Tuesday, June 18, 2013

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 USC Sports

USC football commit cites academics as factor   

The University of South Carolina football program has picked up a key recruit who says he chose the school not only for its athletics, but also its academics.  But, what Arden Key said about the school is being interpreted different ways.

Gamecock football team earns sportsmanship awards   

The Southeastern Conference has honored both the South Carolina and Tennessee football teams for their conduct after Gamecock runningback Marcus Lattimore suffered a severe injury last fall.

USC's Staley helping less fortunate get a foothold   

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is holding a sneaker drive this week to help needy and homeless children. She recently got involved in an initiative called Inner Sole.

Final game of Chapel Hill Super Regional rescheduled due to weather   

The Gamecocks and the Tar Heels will have to wait until Tuesday to see who will earn a trip to Omaha.

USC forces game three behind Montgomery's shut out   

Jordan Montgomery twirled a four-hit shutout and the South Carolina offense parlayed eight hits, nine walks and five stolen bases into eight runs, as the Gamecocks cruised to an 8-0 win over North Carolina in Game 2 of the best-of-3 Super Regional Series at Boshamer Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

USC loses late in game one of Super Regional   

Freshman Skye Bolt hit a game-winning RBI single through the right side in the ninth inning to lift North Carolina past South Carolina 6-5 Saturday in the opener of the NCAA super regional best-of-3 series.

USC's Webb drafted by Yankees   

South Carolina senior pitcher Tyler Webb was chosen by the New York Yankees in the 10th round of the 2013 MLB Draft on Friday.

Weather shuts down Chapel Hill Super Regional   

Rain and bad weather from Tropical Storm Andrea has forced the postponement of Friday's opener between No. 1 overall seed North Carolina and South Carolina in their best-of-3 NCAA super regional series.

USC football predicted as title threat   

South Carolina is a legitimate national title contender according to football guru Phil Steele.

USC'S Martin adds Perry Clark to coaching staff   

University of South Carolina head men's basketball coach Frank Martin has hired former Tulane and Miami coach Perry Clark as an assistant on the Gamecock coaching staff.

Martin making most of opportunity   

All USC sophomore first baseman Kyle Martin has done since entering the program in 2012 is wait for an opportunity.

Clowney named to Steele's All-America squad   

University of South Carolina standout defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was named named to Phil Steele's 2013 preseason first-team All-America squad. He is the only Gamecocks named to the first team.

USC Super Regional times set   

The Gamecocks will open super regional play Friday in Chapel Hill, NC against the NCAA tournament's No. 1 overall seed North Carolina in a best-of-three series.

USC advances to Super Regional with 6-4 win   

South Carolina captured the Columbia Regional on Monday with a 6-4 win over Liberty, notching the Gamecocks' 27th straight NCAA tournament win at home.

Gamecocks rout Liberty, advance to regional final   

The Gamecocks jumped on Liberty quick with three runs in the first inning, and Jordan Montgomery had a career-high 11 strikeouts as USC rolled Liberty 19-3 on Saturday night at Carolina Stadium.

Late burst pushes USC past Saint Louis   

Kyle Martin broke a 3-3 tie with an RBI single as part of South Carolina's four-run eighth inning Friday night and the Gamecocks beat Saint Louis 7-3 at the Columbia regional.

Former Gamecock Patrick DiMarco signed by Falcons   

Former Gamecock Patrick DiMarco was signed by the Atlanta Falcons this week.

Spurrier honored by Florida governor   

Steve Spurrier is now officially known as a "Great Floridian." South Carolina's football coach was presented with the "Great Floridian" award by Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday.

USC, Clemson tired of rivalry talk   

South Carolina coach Chad Holbrook says his focus at the NCAA regional is opening opponent St. Louis, even though most everyone else wants to talk about rival Clemson.  And he isn't alone when it comes to rivalry fatigue.

USC closer Webb earns All-America honors   

South Carolina pitcher Tyler Webb has earned third-team All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball. Webb holds the South Carolina career record for appearances.

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