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The University of South Carolina welcomed students' families to campus on the weekend of Sept. 20, 2024 for its annual Family Weekend. Among the weekend's events were the President's Meet and Greet on the Horseshoe and 'Rock the Roost' at the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center, both taking place on Sept. 20. The weekend ended with the football team's game against Akron on Sept. 21.
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PHOTOS: Students, families take over campus during Family Weekend events

Sep. 22

The University of South Carolina welcomed students' families to campus on the weekend of Sept. 20, 2024 for its annual Family Weekend. Among the weekend's events were the President's Meet and Greet on the Horseshoe and 'Rock the Roost' at the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center, both taking place on Sept. 20. The weekend ended with the football team's game against Akron on Sept. 21.

The South Carolina Gamecocks bounced back in week four to claim victory against Akron during a Family Weekend match-up at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 21, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Zips 50-7 and move to a 3-1 record overall heading into the bye week.
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PHOTOS: Gamecocks claim victory over Akron during Family Weekend

Sep. 22

The South Carolina Gamecocks bounced back in week four to claim victory against Akron during a Family Weekend match-up at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 21, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Zips 50-7 and move to a 3-1 record overall heading into the bye week.

More than 1,000 students gathered on Blatt Field on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Blatt Bonanza, an event put on by several organizations across campus that featured free food and other activities. Students got snow cones, played Spikeball and jumped around in a bouncy castle throughout the night. But many students said they saw the event as a way to protest Uncensored America's "roast" that took place in Russell House at the same time.
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PHOTOS: Students enjoy free food, other activities at Blatt Bonanza

Sep. 19

More than 1,000 students gathered on Blatt Field on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Blatt Bonanza, an event put on by several organizations across campus that featured free food and other activities. Students got snow cones, played Spikeball and jumped around in a bouncy castle throughout the night. But many students said they saw the event as a way to protest Uncensored America's "roast" that took place in Russell House at the same time.

The Gamecock Volleyball team played Stetson and Wake Forest this week, winning against Stetson 3-1 on Sept. 8, 2024 but losing against Wake Forest 1-3 on Sept. 15, 2024. The loss against Wake Forest ends a seven-game winning streak, bringing the team's overall record to 7-2. Next, the Gamecocks will play East Carolina at home on Sept. 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
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PHOTOS: Gamecock Volleyball claims victory over Stetson, loss against Wake Forest

Sep. 15

The Gamecock Volleyball team played Stetson and Wake Forest this week, winning against Stetson 3-1 on Sept. 8, 2024 but losing against Wake Forest 1-3 on Sept. 15, 2024. The loss against Wake Forest ends a seven-game winning streak, bringing the team's overall record to 7-2. Next, the Gamecocks will play East Carolina at home on Sept. 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

ESPN College GameDay comes to Columbia, SC for the first time in 10 years. It was announced on Sept. 7 that the show was coming to Columbia, and it made massive waves through the University of South Carolina community. A sell-out crowd was expected for the game at Williams-Brice and led to fully-packed stands for the entirety of the game.
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PHOTOS: ESPN's 'College GameDay' comes to Columbia

Sep. 15

ESPN College GameDay comes to Columbia, SC for the first time in 10 years. It was announced on Sept. 7 that the show was coming to Columbia, and it made massive waves through the University of South Carolina community. A sell-out crowd was expected for the game at Williams-Brice and led to fully-packed stands for the entirety of the game.

The South Carolina Gamecocks fell to the LSU Tigers Saturday afternoon in a long battle at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks stayed ahead for the majority of the game but then lost it in the final two minutes when LSU scored, making it 36-33. The Gamecocks had 13 penalties throughout the game, which resulted in two touchdowns being called back for the team.
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PHOTOS: LSU claims narrow victory over South Carolina

Sep. 14

The South Carolina Gamecocks fell to the LSU Tigers Saturday afternoon in a long battle at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks stayed ahead for the majority of the game but then lost it in the final two minutes when LSU scored, making it 36-33. The Gamecocks had 13 penalties throughout the game, which resulted in two touchdowns being called back for the team.

The University of South Carolina volleyball team defeated the Temple Owls 3-0 on Sept. 6, 2024 at the Carolina Volleyball Center. The team's home opener was played in front of a packed crow and ended quickly after 3 sets and a total of 75 points from South Carolina. The Gamecocks will face the North Carolina Tar Heels at home on Sunday, Sept. 8.
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PHOTOS: Volleyball defeats Temple 3-0 in packed home opener

Sep. 7

The University of South Carolina volleyball team defeated the Temple Owls 3-0 on Sept. 6, 2024 at the Carolina Volleyball Center. The team's home opener was played in front of a packed crow and ended quickly after 3 sets and a total of 75 points from South Carolina. The Gamecocks will face the North Carolina Tar Heels at home on Sunday, Sept. 8.

Gamecock Entertainment hosted Carolina Kickoff on Aug. 30, 2024, a day before the Gamecock football team's first home game of the season. The event included performances from the Carolina Band and cheerleaders, an appearance from Cocky and games from different university organizations. Students stopped to watch the band and take photos with Cocky while heading to class. South Carolina will open its 2024 season with a home game against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, 2024.
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PHOTOS: Carolina Kickoff event builds excitement for 2024 football season

Aug. 30

Gamecock Entertainment hosted Carolina Kickoff on Aug. 30, 2024, a day before the Gamecock football team's first home game of the season. The event included performances from the Carolina Band and cheerleaders, an appearance from Cocky and games from different university organizations. Students stopped to watch the band and take photos with Cocky while heading to class. South Carolina will open its 2024 season with a home game against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, 2024.

Sororities at The University of South Carolina excitedly celebrated bid day on Aug. 25, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. The university's recruitment number was a record high 2,318 potential new members, or PNMs. The PNMs received their bids, revealing their new sorority. The arena was filled with excitement and emotion as the two-week long recruitment process finally came to a close.
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PHOTOS: Students 'run home' after record-breaking recruitment registration

Aug. 25

Sororities at The University of South Carolina excitedly celebrated bid day on Aug. 25, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. The university's recruitment number was a record high 2,318 potential new members, or PNMs. The PNMs received their bids, revealing their new sorority. The arena was filled with excitement and emotion as the two-week long recruitment process finally came to a close.

The University of South Carolina held its annual First Night Carolina celebration on Aug. 19, 2024. The event included appearances from Gamecock head football coach Shane Beamer, head men's basketball coach Lamont Paris and head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley. Students also enjoyed free food, carnival events and live music. The night concluded with a firework show, lighting up the sky above Russell House. USC's fall semester begins Aug. 20.
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PHOTOS: USC welcomes students with First Night Carolina

Aug. 20

The University of South Carolina held its annual First Night Carolina celebration on Aug. 19, 2024. The event included appearances from Gamecock head football coach Shane Beamer, head men's basketball coach Lamont Paris and head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley. Students also enjoyed free food, carnival events and live music. The night concluded with a firework show, lighting up the sky above Russell House. USC's fall semester begins Aug. 20.

On July 27, there was a new fundraising event called Sistercare Saturdays hosted at Soda City Market. This Sistercare Saturday was the first of three fundraising events to support Sistercare, an organization dedicated to helping victims and families recovering from domestic violence. The event featured a dunking booth, raffle drawings, free yard games and informational booths from Sistercare and local public safety partners. Participants purchased tickets for $5 for three throws, $10 for seven throws and $30 for an instant dunk.
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PHOTOS: Sistercare Saturdays: How Columbia figures are raising awareness for domestic violence

July 30

On July 27, there was a new fundraising event called Sistercare Saturdays hosted at Soda City Market. This Sistercare Saturday was the first of three fundraising events to support Sistercare, an organization dedicated to helping victims and families recovering from domestic violence. The event featured a dunking booth, raffle drawings, free yard games and informational booths from Sistercare and local public safety partners. Participants purchased tickets for $5 for three throws, $10 for seven throws and $30 for an instant dunk.

Contestants showcased their skills at the second annual Capital City Cocktail Competition in Columbia, S.C., hosted by Bubblee Mixologist. The event featured three rounds of challenges: classical cocktails, ingredient-based, and international South Carolina fusion. Judges selected the best cocktails while attendees enjoyed curated drinks and bites, supporting local industry bartenders and nonprofit organizations.
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PHOTOS: Raise a Glass: Columbia Hosts Second Annual Capital City Cocktail Competition

June 11

Contestants showcased their skills at the second annual Capital City Cocktail Competition in Columbia, S.C., hosted by Bubblee Mixologist. The event featured three rounds of challenges: classical cocktails, ingredient-based, and international South Carolina fusion. Judges selected the best cocktails while attendees enjoyed curated drinks and bites, supporting local industry bartenders and nonprofit organizations.

The No. 20 South Carolina baseball team lost its weekend series against No. 2 Arkansas 2-1, bringing its record to 27-13 on the season. While the Gamecocks were able to pull off a 6-3 win on Saturday afternoon, it fell to the Razorbacks on Friday and Saturday night. Next up, South Carolina will face No. 3 Kentucky on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 7 p.m. This will be the first of a three-game series.
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PHOTOS: No. 20 South Carolina baseball falls to No. 2 Arkansas in 3-game series

April 21

The No. 20 South Carolina baseball team lost its weekend series against No. 2 Arkansas 2-1, bringing its record to 27-13 on the season. While the Gamecocks were able to pull off a 6-3 win on Saturday afternoon, it fell to the Razorbacks on Friday and Saturday night. Next up, South Carolina will face No. 3 Kentucky on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 7 p.m. This will be the first of a three-game series.

More than 32,000 fans gathered in Columbia to watch South Carolina football compete in the 2024 Garnet & Black Spring Game at Williams-Brice Stadium on April 20, 2024. The Garnet team rushed to an early lead in the first drive of the game and ultimately defeated the Black team 17-0.
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PHOTOS: South Carolina football competes in annual spring game

April 20

More than 32,000 fans gathered in Columbia to watch South Carolina football compete in the 2024 Garnet & Black Spring Game at Williams-Brice Stadium on April 20, 2024. The Garnet team rushed to an early lead in the first drive of the game and ultimately defeated the Black team 17-0.

The Gamecock women's basketball team continued celebrating its undefeated season with a parade on Main Street on April 14 — one week after winning its third national title in program history. The parade started at the intersection of Main and Laurel streets and ended on the steps of the Statehouse. Head coach Dawn Staley was filled with gratitude during her remarks, and both Staley and senior guard Te-Hina Paopao expressed the hope that they would celebrate again in 2025.
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PHOTOS: South Carolina fans gather at Statehouse to celebrate national championship, recognize women's basketball team

April 14

The Gamecock women's basketball team continued celebrating its undefeated season with a parade on Main Street on April 14 — one week after winning its third national title in program history. The parade started at the intersection of Main and Laurel streets and ended on the steps of the Statehouse. Head coach Dawn Staley was filled with gratitude during her remarks, and both Staley and senior guard Te-Hina Paopao expressed the hope that they would celebrate again in 2025.

Thousands gathered at Colonial Life Arena on Monday, April 8, 2024 to welcome the 2024 National Champion South Carolina women's basketball team back to Columbia following the team’s 87-75 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the final round of the NCAA Women's Tournament on Sunday afternoon. University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis sent out a mass email to the university announcing the cancellation of all classes beginning between 1 p.m and 3:15 p.m. to allow students, faculty and staff to attend the celebration.
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PHOTOS: Classes canceled, fans welcome home women's basketball National Champions at Colonial Life Arena

April 8

Thousands gathered at Colonial Life Arena on Monday, April 8, 2024 to welcome the 2024 National Champion South Carolina women's basketball team back to Columbia following the team’s 87-75 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the final round of the NCAA Women's Tournament on Sunday afternoon. University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis sent out a mass email to the university announcing the cancellation of all classes beginning between 1 p.m and 3:15 p.m. to allow students, faculty and staff to attend the celebration.

The South Carolina Gamecocks’ emerged victorious from a close matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes to secure the national championship title with an undefeated season on April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes 87-75 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Freshman guard Tessa Johnson led the Gamecocks in scoring with 19 points, a career high. Johnson and senior center Kamilla Cardoso earned all-tournament honors. This is the third time that the Gamecocks earned an NCAA title, and the first with an undefeated season, making the team the 10th team to do so in the history of the tournament.
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PHOTOS: Gamecocks complete 'revenge tour,' complete perfect season with national title

April 7

The South Carolina Gamecocks’ emerged victorious from a close matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes to secure the national championship title with an undefeated season on April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes 87-75 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Freshman guard Tessa Johnson led the Gamecocks in scoring with 19 points, a career high. Johnson and senior center Kamilla Cardoso earned all-tournament honors. This is the third time that the Gamecocks earned an NCAA title, and the first with an undefeated season, making the team the 10th team to do so in the history of the tournament.

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