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.
The South Carolina men's soccer team used a strong first half and defensive effort to shutout Campbell 1-0 on Saturday, Sept. 17.
The Dachshunds of Columbia dog-walking group gathered on USC's Horseshoe for a walk from campus to the S.C. Statehouse during one of their many social events this year. The dog walk held on Sept. 17, 2022, saw a variety of small dachshunds walk alongside their owners as the group congregated to socialize and snap pictures of their adorable animals.
S.C. Council on the Holocaust board members Beryl Dakers, Scott Auspelmyer, Dr. Saskia Coenen Snyder and Dr. Doyle Stevick answer questions from the audience during The U.S. and The Holocaust panel on September 14, 2022. The series was directed by 16-time Emmy award-winning director, Ken Burns.
The alternative indie-rock bands The Band CAMINO and Knox performed at The Senate on Sept. 15, 2022. Knox, a band based out of Nashville, Tennessee opened the show for The Band CAMINO, who previously played in Columbia in 2018 at New Brooklyn Tavern. Lead singer Jeffery Jordan made note of this during his set, saying that the band has gone a far way from performing at the 200 person venue to selling out The Senate with over 1,200 fans in attendance. The band released their first album, "The Band CAMINO" last year, and performed songs from the album for the show, ending the night with "Daphne Blue." Photos captured by Xavier Martin.
USC's Carolina Boxing Club gathers for an high-paced practice session on Sept. 12, 2022, at Battle Boxing Gym on Bluff Rd. in Columbia, S.C. The Carolina Boxing Club practices Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons for a variety of training sessions to prepare members for live-sparring sessions and tournaments taking place later this season.
PT's 1109 has been a friendly hotspot in the Vista for the LGBTQIA+ community for the past 20 years. The bar hosts drag shows five nights a week to embrace the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community in Columbia, S.C.
The 9/11 Remembrance Foundation of South Carolina invited guests and veterans to speak in memoriam of the lives lost in relation to the tragedy. The ceremony took place on Sept. 11, 2022, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
The Gamecocks began their 2022 season by hosting Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. South Carolina won 35-14 and retired former player Jadeveon Clowney's jersey during halftime.