The Big Spur USC struggled early and could never recover Amid pitching and base running issues, No. 3 South Carolina lost a series at home for the first time this season, falling to Auburn 9-5 on Saturday. The Tigers wasted no time getting on the board, going up 4-0 in the first thanks to an error and a pair of singles by Cole Foster and Kason Howell. Auburn tacked on … [Read more...] about No. 3 South Carolina vs. Auburn game 2 recap: Gamecocks lose to Tigers 9-5, drop series
No. 3 South Carolina vs. Auburn game 3 recap: Gamecocks beat Tigers 8-7, avoid sweep
The Big Spur USC rallied late to salvage the series No. 3 South Carolina rallied latefor an 8-7 win over Auburn in the series finale, avoiding a sweep on Sunday. The Tigers got out to an early lead, going up 4-0 in the first inning on a fielder’s choice and a pair of homers by Bryson Ware and Cooper McMurray. The Gamecocks got two of those runs back in the bottom of the … [Read more...] about No. 3 South Carolina vs. Auburn game 3 recap: Gamecocks beat Tigers 8-7, avoid sweep
Five Gamecocks chosen in NFL Draft; three sign as undrafted free agents
Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports A batch of playmakers begin their professional careers. The South Carolina Gamecocks didn’t have a particularly busy NFL Draft, but still saw five players selected to begin their professional careers throughout the multiday event: Defensive back Cam Smith, defensive lineman Zacch Pickens, cornerback Darius Rush, offensive lineman Jovaughn … [Read more...] about Five Gamecocks chosen in NFL Draft; three sign as undrafted free agents
Gamecocks in MLB/MiLB Weekly Update
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images Each week we’ll look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the major and minor leagues It’s time for our weekly look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the pros. First, the guys playing for MLB teams: Jackie Bradley Jr. - Kansas City RoyalsIn 20 games, has a batting average of .159, with 7 … [Read more...] about Gamecocks in MLB/MiLB Weekly Update
No. 3 South Carolina at Winthrop game recap: Gamecocks top Eagles 6-1
The Big Spur USC used an inning full of homers to get another midweek win No. 3 South Carolina’s offense woke up late against Winthrop on Wednesday night to secure a 6-1 midweek victory. The Gamecocks got on the board first, taking a 1-0 lead in the second when Cole Messina homered to start the inning. The Eagles tied things up in the fifth, making it 1-1 on a single by … [Read more...] about No. 3 South Carolina at Winthrop game recap: Gamecocks top Eagles 6-1