Analysis: No. 13 Gamecocks utilize strong defense, unrelenting offense to defeat Elon
By Will Kelly | Sep. 1South Carolina women's soccer kept a strong defensive presence, holding Elon to only three total shots.
South Carolina women's soccer kept a strong defensive presence, holding Elon to only three total shots.
South Carolina football will look to open the season with a strong victory over No. 21 North Carolina when the two teams face off this weekend. The Daily Gamecock spoke with Shelby Swanson, the sports editor for The Daily Tar Heel, to break down what to watch for in the primetime matchup on Saturday night.
The Gamecocks' 2023 baseball season was one to both remember and forget. South Carolina was ranked as high as No. 3, but the team steadily unraveled after earning this ranking.
The South Carolina volleyball team kicked off its 2023 season with a series split against Towson over the weekend. The Gamecocks came out struggling in the season opener on Friday but rebounded to take a 3-1 victory Saturday afternoon.
Gamecock sports did not slow down this summer, as athletes excelled around the world representing South Carolina and coaching staffs in Columbia got a facelift.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's cardiac incident on Jan. 2 brought discussions of athletic trainers and CPR training to the forefront. Athletic trainers and faculty at South Carolina hope it remains an important topic of conversation for years to come.
No. 6 South Carolina showcased its depth and offensive power in a series sweep against No. 3 Florida. Despite injuries plaguing the pitching staff and infield, the Gamecocks were able to hold home turf and improve to 13-4 in the SEC.
The South Carolina softball team earned two victories on Wednesday afternoon, outscoring Charleston Southern 16-2 on its way to a midweek doubleheader sweep. The first game featured dominant pitching while the Gamecock offense excelled in game two.
South Carolina rebounded from its first weekend series loss with a strong midweek win over Charleston Southern. Tuesday night's baseball game was a story of the Dylans, as sophomore pitcher Dylan Eskew pitched for the first time since February, and senior outfielder Dylan Brewer hit a late home run to give the Gamecocks the lead.
The South Carolina men's tennis team won its match against Florida, conquering both the singles and doubles portions.
After a positive start to the weekend, the Gamecocks suffered its first series loss of the season on the road against No. 4 Vanderbilt.
The South Carolina softball team swept No. 23 Texas A&M in a three-game SEC series that included two shutout wins for the Gamecocks. It was the Gamecocks first SEC sweep since 2018 and brought the team one game away from .500 in conference.
The Daily Gamecock surveyed 46 USC students to see how they celebrated Gamecock football's shocking home win against No. 5 Tennessee this past season. Multiple students said storming the field after the South Carolina's win was one of the major highlights of their college experience.
While the "Freshies" impressive run as Gamecocks has come to an end, the players will look to pass the torch to the next generation of South Carolina women's basketball stars. Despite these big shoes to fill, the young Gamecock players said they are ready to step up to the plate and carry on the legacy.
South Carolina's softball team features three fifth-year seniors on its roster, and all three of them have their own reasons for returning to the Gamecocks for one more year. For the trio, the additional year granted by the suspended 2020 season meant a chance to continue their education and revisit unfinished business.
From passing out flyers, to selling out multiple home games, Cock Hockey has spent the past two and a half years increasing its popularity through social media and merchandise sales.
After spending at least the last four years of their lives in the United States, four international student-athletes discussed the highs and lows of their time at USC.