After not getting much play time early in the season, South Carolina men's basketball forward Josh Gray's impressive performance against a top-10 team helped propel him into a reliable rotation role. He has since become a key factor in the Gamecocks' rotation.
The No. 25 South Carolina baseball team kicked off its season with a series-sweep over Miami-Ohio, featuring a seven-inning no-hitter. The Gamecocks had a hard time finding its rhythm in the first game but quickly recovered in the second and third game of the series, defeating Miami-Ohio 11-4 and 14-0, respectively.
The South Carolina men's basketball team dropped its second straight game of the season to LSU after surrendering a 16-point lead in the second half. With the loss, the Gamecocks fall to 21-5, 9-4 SEC.
The South Carolina board of trustees met on Thursday to approve the contract of Shawn Elliot, the new tight ends coach and run game coordinator for the football team. The hire marks the Gamecocks' fourth coaching change of the offseason.
The South Carolina men's basketball team lost its seven-game win streak to Auburn on Wednesday. The Gamecocks could not keep up with the Tigers' dominant shooting performance and ability to capitalize off of turnovers throughout the game.
Third-year exercise science student Meredith McFadden became the first bullpen catcher for a Power Five conference baseball team when she joined South Carolina's team in 2022. Since then, McFadden has used her childhood love of the game and dream of being a Gamecock to motivate her. She's now become a major support system to the team and someone who is consistently giving feedback, head coach Mark Kingston said.
Sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins has become one of the Gamecocks' standout contributors this season. Her playing time has doubled since her freshman season, where she has displayed her all-around offensive game. Watkins has averaged 9.3 points and 7.3 rebounds so far in the 2023-24 season.
Graduate student guard Ta'Lon Cooper is making the most of his final year of college basketball. Since transferring to the Gamecocks, Cooper has been an offensive leader and has held key roles in South Carolina's historic wins over top 10 opponents this season.
South Carolina continued its pursuit of a second-straight undefeated regular season with an 83- 65 win over No. 11 UConn. The Gamecocks' efficient shooting and lockdown defense helped lead the team to victory.
The South Carolina baseball team will be looking to overcome uncertainty on defense with returning hitters as it enters the 2024 season. The Gamecocks are coming into the season the No. 25 team in the nation as it prepares for another run to the Super Regionals.
After a slow first half, the South Carolina Men's basketball team overcame its offensive struggles to beat Vanderbilt 75-60. Freshman forward Collin Murray-Boyles played a pivotal role in the Gamecocks' victory over the Commodores, extending the team's win streak to seven consecutive games.
The Daily Gamecock spoke with Stratton Stave, the sports editor at The Daily Campus, to discuss the South Carolina women's basketball team's upcoming contest against UConn. Stave predicts that the Gamecocks will win by double-digit points against the Huskies in their matchup on Sunday.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated annually during the first week of February. This year, female alumnae of the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications working in sports are using the holiday as a means to reflect on the industry's progression during their careers.
No. 15 South Carolina men's basketball defeated Ole Miss 68-65 to extend its winning streak to six games. Freshman forward Collin Murray-Boyles excelled with 16 points and nine rebounds, along with a clutch block late in the game.
South Carolina's two basketball teams have a combined 40-3 record, the best of any NCAA Division I university in the country. The teams' head coaches, Dawn Staley and Lamont Paris, have received extensive support this season from fellow coaches within and outside the university.
South Carolina men's basketball ended a nearly seven-year drought of being ranked outside the Associated Press poll on Monday. The Gamecocks are the No. 15 team in the country.
The No. 1 South Carolina women's basketball team defeated Ole Miss 85-56 on Sunday to advance to 21-0 on the season. The team took advantage of offensive rebounds and capitalized on second-chance points to stay ahead of the Rebels throughout both halves.
