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FILE — Senior guard Mike Sharavjamts dribbles the ball towards a Gator player on Jan. 28, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks lost 95-48 against the Gators.

South Carolina falls as Florida capitalizes on second chances

Florida pulled away from South Carolina by controlling the paint, capitalizing on turnovers, and answering every Gamecock run from start to finish. Florida junior forward Alex Condon anchored the interior effort as the Gators built a 39-29 halftime lead and extended the margin to 20 in the second half, never allowing South Carolina to generate sustained momentum.


Junior infielder Dawson Harman prepares to strike a pitch during the game against Northern Kentucky on Feb. 13, 2026. Harman had two hits and scored a home run.

South Carolina offensive production raises questions in first series of 2026

South Carolina baseball earned its first series win of 2026, defeating Northern Kentucky 2-1 on Friday and Saturday. Despite the series win, major concerns surrounding the Gamecock offense arose after multiple failed attempts to hit with runners in scoring position. The South Carolina pitching staff provided a much-needed bright spot for the program over the series.


FILE — Roadside of Williams-Brice Stadium located on 1125 George Rogers Boulevard in Columbia, South Carolina, on Oct. 3, 2025. Williams-Brice Stadium is the home of the USC Gamecock football team.

Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis heads back to NFL

Former South Carolina special teams coordinator and assistant head coach Joe DeCamillis is making his return to the NFL. He spent two season with the Gamecocks and has several NFL stops and coached at University of Texas for a year as a special assistant to the head coach.


FILE — Head coach Shane Beamer speaks at a press conference on Nov. 12, 2024, at the South Carolina football training facility. High school recruiting is a key foundation for building the Gamecocks' future roster.

The Beamer blueprint: How South Carolina football is recruiting for now, future

South Carolina football head coach Shane Beamer outlined the program’s recruiting approach during a recent media availability, detailing the balance between high school recruiting and transfer portal additions. Beamer emphasized the importance of building the roster through high school prospects while using the portal to address immediate positional needs with experienced players. He also discussed standards for player movement, roster management and how recruiting fits into the program’s long-term development in the SEC.