Heading into the 2023-24 season, South Carolina was predicted to finish last in the SEC. Now, veteran leadership and efficient play on both sides of the basketball have contributed to its early success.
The South Carolina women's basketball team defeated North Carolina 65-58, despite early offensive struggles resulting in a deficit heading into halftime. The Gamecocks overcame the adversity and relied on its defense to win, marking the team's third victory against a ranked opponent this season.
Redshirt senior quarterback Spencer Rattler became the first South Carolina football player to announce his plans to head to the professional ranks after declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft on Wednesday. Rattler threw for the fifth most yards in school history during his two years as a Gamecock and will join at least one teammate in April's draft.
The South Carolina Gamecocks improved to 6-0 with a win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Junior guard Meechie Johnson scored a career-high 29 points as the Gamecocks' offense struggled overall in both halves.
Sophomore forward Chloe Kitts is helping her team achieve a perfect record to start the season after a summer spent in Madrid earning a 2023 FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup gold medal. Kitts, who only played 124 total minutes as a freshman, has now played in all five games so far for the Gamecocks in the 2023-24 season.
The Gamecock offense struggled in the team's 16-7 loss to rival Clemson. South Carolina dropped to 5-7 on the season and failed to reach bowl eligibility.
The South Carolina football team is looking to become bowl eligible, needing just one more win to clinch a postseason birth. But the Gamecocks will need a victory over the rival Tigers in a highly-anticipated Palmetto Bowl matchup to do so.
The South Carolina women's basketball team relied on its defense after a slow start on offense. Despite some early struggles, the Gamecocks pulled away to earn a 40-point victory over South Dakota State on Monday.
The South Carolina men’s basketball team won the Cactus Division of the Arizona Tip-Off tournament after defeating Grand Canyon in the championship game Sunday night. The Gamecocks are now 5-0 this season and received votes in the most recent AP poll.
An assistant sports editor from Clemson's student newspaper, The Tiger, predicts that the Gamecocks will fall in its last game of the season. A Gamecock win would be the team's second consecutive win over its rival and improve its record to 6-6, making the Gamecocks eligible for a bowl game.
South Carolina extended its November win streak to three games with a come-from-behind victory over Kentucky Saturday night. The Gamecocks struggled offensively through the middle of the game but came out on top thanks to a pair of history-making performances.
The No. 1 South Carolina women’s basketball team defeated its in-state rivals Clemson 109-40. Sophomore guard Raven Johnson came within one assist of a school record, and freshman guard MiLaysia Fulwiley recorded her third double-figure scoring game in the win.
South Carolina will look to extend its two-game winning streak with a game against Kentucky on Saturday. The Wildcats have won seven of the last nine matchups against the Gamecocks, which needs a win to stay in the hunt for bowl eligibility.
Arden Conyers and Collin Murray-Boyles came to South Carolina after standout careers at Westwood and A.C. Flora High Schools. They said the proximity to home was a big part of their decision and has helped make their transition to college basketball easier.
Kentucky Kernel sports editor picks the Gamecocks to win its third consecutive game and get one step closer to bowl-eligibility. Last season, the Gamecocks defeated the Wildcats 24-14 in Lexington.
South Carolina football head coach Shane Beamer said that Saturday's game against Kentucky will be a challenge, especially as the Gamecocks face the Wildcats' strong offense. South Carolina won its game against the Wildcats in dramatic fashion last year but have performed poorly against the team over the last 10 years.
The Gamecocks' presence in the paint and firm play on defense helped the team earn a double-digit victory over the Keydets on Monday. South Carolina moves to 3-0 with the win, its first 3-0 start since the 2019-20 season.
