The University of South Carolina Gamecocks and the University of Iowa Hawkeyes competed in one of the two semifinal games at the 2023 Women’s Final Four matchup at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on March 31, 2023. The Gamecocks fought hard to continue its 42-game winning streak but ultimately fell to the Hawkeyes, led by junior guard Caitlin Clark, who scored 41 points.
FILE — The Gamecock student section at Williams-Brice Stadium gives 45th President Donald Trump and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster a mixture of praise and dismay on Nov. 25, 2023. While many were excited to see the former president, there were many less than thrilled as well.
FILE — 45th President Donald Trump joins South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023. The appearance drew a mixture of praises as well as some boos from the crowd.
The sign outside of the John E. Swearingen Engineering Center on Dec. 3, 2023. Swearingen houses the makerspace at the University of South Carolina.
Clemson University head coach Dabo Swinney hugs University of South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer after a 16-7 Tiger victory over the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023. The 121st Palmetto Bowl will return to Clemson in 2024.
Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, waves with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023. His appearance drew a mixture of praises and boos from the crowd.
The University of South Carolina’s mascot, Cocky, makes his traditional 2001 Space Odyssey entrance at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023. The mascot updated his entrance in 2023 by emerging from a "Cockaboose" train.
University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis and his wife, Ero Aggelopoulou-Amiridis, lead Williams-Brice Stadium in the “Game-Cock” chant prior to kickoff on Nov. 25, 2023. Amiridis became the 30th president of the university on July 1, 2022.
The Gamecock offensive line, consisting of redshirt sophomore edge Jatius Geer and redshirt junior defensive back King-Demenian Ford, attempt to block a punt in the second quarter of the 120th Palmetto Bowl on Nov. 25, 2023. The Clemson Tigers defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 16-7.
Clemson junior cornerback Nate Wiggins locks down on senior quarterback Spencer Rattler prior to the snap on Nov. 25, 2023. Rattler threw a season low of 16 of 32 passes for 112 yards.
The University of South Carolina’s live mascot, Sir Big Spur, mounts the "Cockaboose" train on Nov. 25, 2023. The live mascot had its name changed back in 2022 after temporary being called "The General."