A sign honoring the 1960 Civil Rights sit-ins in Columbia, South Carolina, sits at the corner of Pickens and Taylor streets on Dec. 3, 2024. The monument commemorates the protests led by students against segregation in Columbia.
FILE — Senior guard Jacobi Wright takes a moment to catch his breath during South Carolina’s game against Mercer at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 21, 2024. The Gamecocks aimed to maintain their home-court dominance in the start of this season.
Senior guard Jamarii Thomas plays defense during South Carolina's game against Mercer at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 21, 2024. Thomas put up 19 points in the Gamecocks' 84-72 victory over the bears.
Redshirt junior midfielder Jack Burgess kicks the ball during South Carolina's game against Georgia Southern on Nov. 5, 2024 at Stone Stadium.
FILE - Head coach Shane Beamer speaks at the Beamer Presser on Oct. 1, 2024.
Gamecocks celebrate after winning a point against Auburn on Oct. 26, 2024 in Columbia, S.C. The team marked senior night with high energy as they rallied together for a victory.
Artist Jahnna Blyden showcases her piece, "IMPLODE 100224," at the SC Pride Museum on Oct. 17, 2024. The exhibit, located at the Koger Center, highlights the intersection of art and LGBTQIA+ identity.
An art piece, titled "Plastic," is on display in the Koger Center on Oct. 17, 2024. The exhibit highlights local LGBTQIA+ artists as part of the museum's annual celebration.
Attendees look at the artwork on display at the SC Pride Museum at the Koger Center on Oct. 17, 2024. The exhibit highlights LGBTQIA+ culture in the state and was one of the events of South Carolina Pride.
Head football coach Shane Beamer speaks at a press conference on Oct. 1, 2024. Beamer and the rest of the Gamecocks will face No. 12 Ole Miss on Saturday.