In an exhibition match against the Benedict Tigers on Oct. 31, 2022, the Gamecock women‘s basketball team dominated in an impressive matchup before its upcoming season. South Carolina beat Benedict 123-32 in a game that took place in front of a small crowd in Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C.
The Gamecocks matched up with the Missouri Tigers on Oct. 29, 2022. With the game falling on Halloween weekend, many fans came to the game dressed in their Halloween costumes, hoping their Halloween and school spirit would help them win a sixth game for the season. Missouri started out strong, and overcame South Carolina's defense, beating them 23 to 10.
Several club and college sports teams are often overlooked by fans amid the hype surrounding sports like football and basketball. While waving rally towels around in Williams-Brice Stadium or cheering on our top-ranking women’s basketball team may be a must for South Carolina sports fans, attendance is on the rise for smaller production sports like Cock Hockey. With a highly competitive club sport like Cock Hockey and a variety of collegiate sports teams like South Carolina’s tennis, swim and dive and track teams, the university offers a large variety of entertaining matches and tournaments that sports fans can root for all winter long.
USC Greek fraternities and sororities all came together to participate in the Trick or Treat with the Greeks Halloween event on Oct. 25, 2022. The community event was hosted for the children of Columbia as a way of reaching out to the community and giving kids a night of fun activities, games and trick or treating for the Halloween season. Rachael Barkoff | The Daily Gamecock
The Gamecocks men's basketball team hosted Garnet & Black Madness on Oct. 26, 2022. During the event, the basketball team held a slam dunk and three-point contest following a small intrateam scrimmage in front a small crowd of media members. Photos captured by Nola Dixon | The Daily Gamecock.
The Daily Gamecock staff members combed through more than 1,400 work orders, contacted more than 100 people and interviewed more than 20 students about their experiences with mold in their dorms. The result? Hundreds of students documented finding and getting sick from mold in their dorms
The South Carolina State Fair is a 12-day event hosted by the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society of South Carolina. The fair features a variety of rides, games and food for patrons to enjoy. This year’s SC State Fair arrived in Columbia on Oct. 12 and closed on Oct. 22, 2022. Photos captured by Calista Pushman | The Daily Gamecock and Xavier Martin | The Daily Gamecock.
T-Pain headlined Cockstock, USC's homecoming concert, in the Colonial Life Area on Oct. 21, 2022. The concert, which was free to students, was part of Carolina Production's homecoming calendar of events. This year's homecoming theme is "Saturday in South Carolina."
The South Carolina football team dominated Texas A&M in its most recent game, starting off with a powerful first quarter. South Carolina defeated the Aggies 30-24 in a back-and-forth game on Oct. 22, 2022.
The South Carolina women's soccer team battled against Texas in a SEC matchup on Oct. 20, 2022. After a slow start and a dominant defensive showing from both teams, South Carolina tied with Texas A&M 1-1. Photos captured by Erica Hudock | The Daily Gamecock
Whether it's breaking out of a magic box to kick off a football game, dancing along the sidelines with the cheerleaders or taking fun selfies with students in the stands, Cocky is a staple at all USC sporting events. While most of the Carolina community loves the Gamecock mascot, it took some time for Gamecocks nation to love the cartoonish red bird like they do today. Follow along with Cocky's history, from at his official debut in 1980, to the present day.
USC's Department of Theatre and Dance held an outside edition of Shakespearean play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to a crowd across from Russel House in Columbia, S.C. on Oct. 9, 2022. This comedy consists of five interconnecting plots, connected by the marriage of characters Duke Theseus of Athens and Amazonian Queen Hippolyta. The play, previously performed by USC Theatre and Dance in March 2021, was brought back for a second installation this year in the department's newest outdoor venue located near the Horseshoe on their new Shakespeare Festival Stage. Photos captured by Xavier Martin
The South Carolina softball team continued its undefeated run with two exhibition wins over USC Aiken and Georgia Southern Sunday at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks scored victories in both games beating the Pacers 7-0 and the Eagles 3-1. Photos captured by Joseph Anderson | The Daily Gamecock.
Five student musical groups, from several different genres, competed in the annual Battle of the Bands on Oct. 5, 2022. The House Band won the fan vote and with the win will get to perform at the USC Homecoming Block party on Oct. 28, 2022 Photos captured by Xavier Martin | The Daily Gamecock and Jaylen Anderson | The Daily Gamecock
The Gamecocks beat out the Tigers in their two weekend matches. With a comeback win on Oct. 1, 2022, and a straight-set win on Oct. 2, 2022, South Carolina closed off the week with two hard earned victories.
The Gamecocks face off against the S.C. State Bulldogs during a Thursday night game on Sept. 29, 2022. The Gamecocks were able to secure a consistent lead throughout the contest and defeated the SC State Bulldogs 50-10 during a game that was moved up ahead of Hurricane Ian's arrival in the Palmetto State. Photos captured by Sam Schorr | The Daily Gamecock
The South Carolina Gamecocks split their weekend series against the Florida Gators. After coming off of a tough loss in their first match, the Gamecocks came back on Sunday with a 3-2 win.
Fresh Greene's, a organic style buffet located in the Russell House offers a fresh and healthier eating option to the college community. Offering deserts like soft banana pudding cups and freshly made pizza and sandwiches the wellness based eatery serves as a unique and everchanging dining option for the students of the university. Photos captured by Jalen Miller | The Daily Gamecock.
South Carolina opened Sun Belt with a 1-0 victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday, Sept. 24 2022. Photos captured by Alley James.
The South Carolina men's soccer team beat the Queen's University 3-1 on Sept. 20, 2022. Junior forward Adam Luckhurst led the way for South Carolina, scoring his second and third goals of the season, which make him the team leader in goals this year.