New faces are emerging in both the offensive backfield and on the defensive line as the Gamecocks finish up spring practice. However, one very familiar face is also finding his third home on the South Carolina offense.
Senior forward Aliyah Boston, senior forward Laeticia Amihere, senior guard Zia Cooke, senior guard Brea Beal and senior forward Victaria Saxton were all selected in Monday's WNBA draft, becoming just the fourth team in history to do so.
The South Carolina men's tennis team struggled through its weekend home matches and was dominated by both Georgia and Tennessee. The Gamecocks lost on Friday 4-0 and did little better, losing 6-1 on Sunday.
No. 6 South Carolina split a shortened two-game series against No. 1 LSU. The Gamecocks outscored the Tigers 20-13 across the two games, but surrendered late runs to give up the second game before weather cancelled game three.
WNBA executives and ESPN analysts held a teleconference call to share their thoughts on the WNBA draft prospects, including the four from South Carolina.
No. 6 South Carolina will host No. 1 LSU this weekend at Founders Park. The Gamecocks are going into the series with confidence but with respect for LSU.
Though the offense was late to show up, the South Carolina baseball team earned a dominate victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels on Tuesday. Gamecock pitchers struck out nine hitters and allowed just six hits.
Four more Gamecocks made their decision about next year official, marking the end of an era in Gamecock women's basketball.
The Palmetto Series is drawing to a close, and the Gamecocks are on top with three points left on the board. The Gamecocks have defeated the Tigers in a majority of head-to-head matchups this year and the team looks to retain its bragging rights going forward.
Freshman pitcher Eli Jerzembeck has pitched well in 16.2 innings in different roles, bouncing between starting and coming on in relief. Jerzembeck, the only true freshman to start on the mound for the Gamecocks this season, has seen most of his success as a reliever but looks to build up innings as the season continues.
The South Carolina women's tennis team claimed a 4-0 victory over Missouri on Sunday. Despite struggles to take the doubles point, Gamecock players excelled in singles, including a 6-2, 6-1 win by No. 6 player Ayana Akli.
South Carolina and Iowa broke the record for highest ESPN ratings in their Final Four matchup Friday night. Not only did the game set the third highest mark for a women's basketball game, but both semifinals set ESPN+ streaming records.
The Gamecock softball team overcame a painful midweek loss to upset the No. 11 Florida Gators in a three-game series. South Carolina used a hard comeback in game one and shutdown pitching in the finale to claim its first SEC series of the season.
The South Carolina baseball team claimed two of three games against Mississippi State but struggled on the mound during the series. The Gamecocks allowed 22 runs but scored 23 on its way to a third SEC series win.
Shortly after the South Carolina women's basketball team fell in the Final Four, senior forward Aliyah Boston announced she is headed to the WNBA Draft. Boston finished her Gamecock career averaging a double-double over 138 starts and three trips to the Final Four.
South Carolina struggled slowing Hawkeye junior guard Caitlin Clark in its 77-73 loss in the Women's Final Four. The lost snapped South Carolina's 42 game-winning streak.
The Gamecocks' top ranked defense and Iowa's top ranked offense will be put to the test when the teams face off in Friday's Final Four.
