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South Carolina supporters, many dressed in garnet and black, filled fan spaces and streets in Phoenix, Arizona, as they gathered for the NCAA Final Four. Fans posed for photos, played basketball-themed games and stopped to read displays, while others lingered outside the arena in jerseys bearing familiar names. Families, alumni and longtime supporters traveled across the country to be part of the moment.
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PHOTOS: Meet the fans who came out for the Gamecocks in the Final Four

April 7

South Carolina supporters, many dressed in garnet and black, filled fan spaces and streets in Phoenix, Arizona, as they gathered for the NCAA Final Four. Fans posed for photos, played basketball-themed games and stopped to read displays, while others lingered outside the arena in jerseys bearing familiar names. Families, alumni and longtime supporters traveled across the country to be part of the moment.

The Gamecock men's tennis team went up against the Vanderbilt Commodores at the Carolina Outdoor Tennis Center on April 4, 2026, for its Senior Day. The Gamecocks defeated the Commodores 4-1 with two doubles competition wins and four singles competition wins. The Gamecocks will go on the road this week to compete against Georgia on April 10 at 5:30 p.m.
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PHOTOS: Men's tennis Senior Day 4-1 victory over Vanderbilt

April 5

The Gamecock men's tennis team went up against the Vanderbilt Commodores at the Carolina Outdoor Tennis Center on April 4, 2026, for its Senior Day. The Gamecocks defeated the Commodores 4-1 with two doubles competition wins and four singles competition wins. The Gamecocks will go on the road this week to compete against Georgia on April 10 at 5:30 p.m.

The annual Cockstock concert, headlined by artists Social House, Weston Estate and Luh Tyler, took place at Blatt Field on March 24, 2026. The event was free to students, and the first 1,000 attendees were given free t-shirts. The trio of headlining artists gave performances that had students on their feet, each representing their respective styles of music: indie, R&B and hip-hop.
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PHOTOS: Weston Estate, Social House, Luh Tyler headline Cockstock 2026 at Blatt Field

March 25

The annual Cockstock concert, headlined by artists Social House, Weston Estate and Luh Tyler, took place at Blatt Field on March 24, 2026. The event was free to students, and the first 1,000 attendees were given free t-shirts. The trio of headlining artists gave performances that had students on their feet, each representing their respective styles of music: indie, R&B and hip-hop.

In its 13th annual event, March Badness hosted five teams in the Junior Roller Derby Association and four teams in the Women's Flat Track Derby Association from across the East Coast. The teams traveled to St. Andrews Park for the annual tournament to showcase their skills in blocking, jamming and strategic teamwork. Over the course of the weekend, skaters competed in intense matchups that highlighted both young rising stars and experienced veterans.
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Full contact, full community: March Badness highlights roller derby culture

March 22

In its 13th annual event, March Badness hosted five teams in the Junior Roller Derby Association and four teams in the Women's Flat Track Derby Association from across the East Coast. The teams traveled to St. Andrews Park for the annual tournament to showcase their skills in blocking, jamming and strategic teamwork. Over the course of the weekend, skaters competed in intense matchups that highlighted both young rising stars and experienced veterans.

On Feb. 27, 2026, former President Joe Biden visited Columbia and attended an event alongside U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn at the Columbia Museum of Art at 1515 Main St., Columbia, South Carolina. The event was to commemorate Biden’s win in the primary in this state six years ago, which was widely seen as giving his campaign the momentum to win Super Tuesday three days later and eventually the nomination. Biden’s diverse body of support was cited as the reason that he won the state, where the democratic electorate is nearly 60% Black.
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PHOTOS: Former President Joe Biden visits Columbia to be honored by the state Democratic Party

Feb. 28

On Feb. 27, 2026, former President Joe Biden visited Columbia and attended an event alongside U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn at the Columbia Museum of Art at 1515 Main St., Columbia, South Carolina. The event was to commemorate Biden’s win in the primary in this state six years ago, which was widely seen as giving his campaign the momentum to win Super Tuesday three days later and eventually the nomination. Biden’s diverse body of support was cited as the reason that he won the state, where the democratic electorate is nearly 60% Black.

South Carolina’s track and field teams finished strong to take home eight wins at the Carolina Classic meet on Feb. 6 and 7, 2026. Notable highlights include Teresa Cherotich, in her mile debut, finishing with a time of 4:48.87, while pole vaulter Khaliq Muhammad cleared a maximum height of 5.25 meters.
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PHOTOS: Gamecocks finish strong with eight wins at 2026 Carolina Classic

Feb. 7

South Carolina’s track and field teams finished strong to take home eight wins at the Carolina Classic meet on Feb. 6 and 7, 2026. Notable highlights include Teresa Cherotich, in her mile debut, finishing with a time of 4:48.87, while pole vaulter Khaliq Muhammad cleared a maximum height of 5.25 meters.

On Jan. 20, 2026, the first anniversary of Donald Trump's second administration, some USC students walked out of their classes to protest its actions, particularly those of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Later, those students joined with others at the South Carolina State House and in a march down Main Street to demonstrate the power of protest.
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PHOTOS: USC students join protest against ICE at statehouse

Jan. 21

On Jan. 20, 2026, the first anniversary of Donald Trump's second administration, some USC students walked out of their classes to protest its actions, particularly those of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Later, those students joined with others at the South Carolina State House and in a march down Main Street to demonstrate the power of protest.

The South Carolina women's basketball team, despite a slow start, came back for a strong win over the Georgia Bulldogs on Jan. 11, 2026, with a final score of 65-43. Sophomore forward Joyce Edwards and senior center Madina Okot both led the team in points with 14 each, while defensive work from senior guard Raven Johnson and freshman guard Agot Makeer helped secure a win for the Gamecocks.
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PHOTOS: Second-half turnaround helps No. 3 South Carolina women's basketball win 65-43 against Georgia

Jan. 11

The South Carolina women's basketball team, despite a slow start, came back for a strong win over the Georgia Bulldogs on Jan. 11, 2026, with a final score of 65-43. Sophomore forward Joyce Edwards and senior center Madina Okot both led the team in points with 14 each, while defensive work from senior guard Raven Johnson and freshman guard Agot Makeer helped secure a win for the Gamecocks.

South Carolina dominated at Colonial Life Arena, controlling the pace on both ends of the floor against Stetson. The Gamecocks’ offense stayed efficient and steady, while their defense shut down Stetson’s momentum early. By the final buzzer, South Carolina secured a convincing 82–51 victory in front of the home crowd.
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PHOTOS: South Carolina men's basketball tops Stetson 82-51

Dec. 6

South Carolina dominated at Colonial Life Arena, controlling the pace on both ends of the floor against Stetson. The Gamecocks’ offense stayed efficient and steady, while their defense shut down Stetson’s momentum early. By the final buzzer, South Carolina secured a convincing 82–51 victory in front of the home crowd.

The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Queens University Royals 121-49 on Nov. 23, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena, marking the third-most points scored in the program's history. Senior guard Ta'Niya Latson scored 24 points for her third 20-point game of the season, scoring nine out of 11 shots made. Sophomore forward Joyce Edwards also reached double-digit points with 25 points in 25 minutes. The Gamecocks will face the Duke Blue Devils away in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 26, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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PHOTOS: Gamecocks dominate matchup against Queens University with third-highest points scored in program history

Nov. 23

The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Queens University Royals 121-49 on Nov. 23, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena, marking the third-most points scored in the program's history. Senior guard Ta'Niya Latson scored 24 points for her third 20-point game of the season, scoring nine out of 11 shots made. Sophomore forward Joyce Edwards also reached double-digit points with 25 points in 25 minutes. The Gamecocks will face the Duke Blue Devils away in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 26, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

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