Despite a rough practice, the South Carolina football team is excited to take the field for its first game of the season. The Gamecocks will need to find the right balance with an exciting group of newcomers and veteran returners.
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.
The Gamecocks suffered a season full of inconsistencies in the first season with Lamont Paris and potentially only season with GG Jackson. The team finished 11-21 overall, failing to qualify for postseason play.
The Black team came out victorious over the Garnet team with a 19-17 win in overtime during the Garnet & Black Spring Game on Saturday. The Gamecocks used six quarterbacks in the contest, but defenders combined to register 12 sacks.
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.
