Daily Gamecock • 30th October 2024

‘It just builds a bond’: South Carolina men’s basketball team unites through home-state connections

The phrase “Welcome Home” has commonly been used as a recruiting slogan for South Carolina’s football program. But for the men’s basketball program, it can be said that the recruiting focus is on “Staying Home.”
The Gamecock men’s basketball team features eight players from the state of South Carolina for the 2024-2025 season, with half of that group being from the Columbia-metro area.

Four of those in-state players are returning from last season's roster. Sophomore for...

Daily Gamecock • 1st October 2024

'A rave broke out': Alumni, fans reflect on 15 years of South Carolina's Sandstorm tradition

Fifteen years ago, South Carolina's tradition of playing "Sandstorm" at sporting events was born when the Gamecock football team earned an upset win over then-No. 4 Ole Miss. As the Rebels travel to Columbia for the first time since then, USC alumni and employees from that time tell their stories from that September night as well as the history and legacy of the song as a Gamecock tradition.

Daily Gamecock • 15th September 2024

Freshman wide reciever Mazeo Bennett Jr. earns starting role with the Gamecocks through quick learning and high effort.

Freshman wide receiver Mazeo Bennett Jr. has been described as a "quick learner" by coaches and players within the Gamecocks program. Bennett Jr. is the lone freshman starter in a revamped pass-catching corps for South Carolina.

Daily Gamecock • 9th September 2024

LaNorris Sellers settles in after 1st 2 games as South Carolina's staring quarterback

South Carolina’s football program entered the 2024 season with a new starting quarterback in redshirt freshman LaNorris Sellers.
After two games, the quarterback masked by his googles, is settling in at the position and has his lenses focused on improvement.

Sellers, who was rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports’ composite rankings, joined the Gamecocks before the 2023 season. He had signed with the Gamecocks on Dec. 23, 2022 after flipping his commitment from Syrac...

Daily Gamecock • 16th September 2024

Deals and donations: How Gamecock fans navigate, get involved with NIL in college athletics

The NCAA changed its stance on collegiate student-athletes' abilities to be financially compensated for their name, image and likeness in June 2021. Three years later, South Carolina fans are feeling pressure to contribute to their favorite Gamecock sports teams as they navigate through the world of NIL in college sports.

Daily Gamecock • 25th November 2024

Preview: South Carolina looks to bring Palmetto Bowl trophy back to Columbia

The No. 15 South Carolina football team will face off in the 121st edition of the Palmetto Bowl against rival and No. 12 Clemson this Saturday at Clemson Memorial Stadium.
The Saturday afternoon matchup is the first time since November 2013 that both teams are ranked inside the top 15 heading into the rivalry game.

“It’s two ranked teams, it’s a great rivalry,” head coach Shane Beamer said. “It’s the best rivalry in college athletics in my opinion … I think it's great f...

Daily Gamecock • 5th November 2024

Analysis: South Carolina men's basketball opens season with surprise loss at home to North Florida

South Carolina's men's basketball team opened its season with a 74-71 upset loss to North Florida at Colonial Life Arena Friday night. A slow start and missed free throws held the Gamecocks' offense from maximizing its opportunities in the defeat.

Daily Gamecock • 13th September 2024

South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner to leave role

South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner will transition out of his position into a new one as senior advisor to university President Amiridis, the university announced Friday. Tanner will remain in his role until the university hires his successor.

Carolina News and Reporter • 8th April 2024

A fountain pool party: USC students celebrate a perfect season! | Carolina News and Reporter

USC women won the NCAA national championship on Sunday, finishing the season with a 38-0 record.

Carolina News and Reporter • 18th March 2024

Gray Collegiate Eagles enter new era for school’s athletics | Carolina News and Reporter

Two new leaders will take the school through uncharted territory in the state’s 4A division of play.

Carolina News and Reporter • 1st March 2024

EXCLUSIVE: City, artists modifying Dawn Staley statue after public outcry | Carolina News and Reporter

Fans, residents took to social media to say the sculpture didn’t look like USC’s famed basketball coach.

Carolina News and Reporter • 15th February 2024

No. 11 USC men’s basketball ticket sales double, local business sales rise | Carolina News and Reporter

More than 36,000 student and guest tickets have been distributed for the men’s games, with three games left. That’s more than double all of last year’s 17,000.