Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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 USC Sports

Texas ends Gamecocks run in NCAA Tournament   

The Gamecocks gave the No. 4 seed Texas Longhorns everything they could handle, but it was not enough as USC fell 6-0 on Sunday.

Broyles keeps USC softball alive in postseason   

The Gamecocks softball team scored five runs in the fifth inning and Audrey Broyles pitched a complete game as USC stayed alive with a 5-1 win over Houston in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

Gamecocks come up short in Starkville, earn four seed in SEC Tournament   

LB Dantzler hit two solo home runs, but it was not enough to take down Mississippi State as the Bulldogs defeated USC 7-2 to win the series.

USC evens series on Greiner's extra-innings blast   

Grayson Greiner blasted a two-run home run in the 10th inning to give No. 14 South Carolina a 5-3 win over Mississippi State on Friday night to even their weekend series at two games apiece.

USC softball team wins first NCAA Tourney game since 2007   

The South Carolina softball team's first visit to the NCAA Tournament since 2007 is a success so far. The Gamecocks knocked off Houston 6-4 Friday afternoon in opening-round action.

Gamecocks fall late in Starkville   

After 12th ranked South Carolina built a 4-1 lead, 16th ranked Mississippi State struck with four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning including a two-out bases loaded walk to Brett Pirtle that scored Nick Ammirati as the Bulldogs defeated the Gamecocks 5-4 on Thursday night in a game one of a three-game SEC series.

USC's Holbrook dealing with team's ups and downs   

As South Carolina baseball coach Chad Holbrook heads into the SEC regular season finale, he isn't surprised by anything that's happened during his debut season, not even second-guessing from fans expecting more after two national championships and a runner-up finish last year.

Staley signs JUCO Player of the Year   

Dawn Staley continues to bring the talent to South Carolina. The Gamecocks announced Wednesday the signing of the 2013 Junior College Player of the Year Olivia Gaines.

USC squeaks by Presbyterian in regular-season home finale   

Consecutive sacrifice flies by Graham Saiko and Chase Vergason helped lift No. 14 South Carolina to a 4-3 win over Presbyterian in Tuesday night's regular-season home finale at Carolina Stadium.

USC's Esposito, Anderson suspended after ejections   

South Carolina assistant baseball coach Sammy Esposito and strength and conditioning coach Billy Anderson will serve one-game suspensions following their ejections from the May 12 game against Georgia.

Tanner inducted to SC Athletic Hall of Fame   

Gamecocks athletics director Ray Tanner expects it will be some time before he fully appreciates his election to the state of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.

Gamecocks sweep Georgia with 8-3 win on Sunday   

Freshman Jack Wynkoop worked into the sixth inning and USC took a lead in the third inning they would not look back from as the Gamecocks completed the sweep over Georgia on Sunday at Carolina Stadium.

USC's Belcher pitches Gamecocks to series-opening win   

South Carolina senior Nolan Belcher limited Georgia to just five hits and two runs in Friday's 7-2 series-opening win at Carolina Stadium.

Top quarterback recruit spurns Gamecocks   

Drew Barker, one of the top-rated quarterbacks in the class of 2014, has spurned South Carolina to play for his home-state Kentucky Wildcats.

USC softball team's postseason run comes to an end   

The South Carolina softball team fell behind in the first inning and was never able to recover against No. 4 Tennessee, losing 5-0 in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Thursday night.

South Carolina to open 2015 season vs North Carolina   

South Carolina will open the 2015 season against North Carolina at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium.

USC tops Wofford, Dantzler injured   

Joey Pankake's go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh inning sparked South Carolina to a come-from-behind win over Wofford Wednesday night.  However, first baseman L.B. Dantzler left the game with a shoulder injury.

Report: USC football to open 2015 season in Charlotte   

When South Carolina opens the 2015 college football season, reports indicate the team will continue its old ACC rivalry with North Carolina at a game in Charlotte.

USC softball back in postseason, looking to restore tradition   

The South Carolina softball team is getting ready for the postseason for the first time since 2007.

USC holds steady in polls, chasing posteason positioning   

The South Carolina baseball team is holding steady in the latest polls despite dropping a weekend series to No. 2 Vanderbilt.  The Gamecocks are ranked 15th in this week's Baseball America top-25.

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