63° Sunny Login Buy & Sell My Account Subscribe E-Paper Obituaries Newsletters South Carolina +3 Gamecocks getting bowl upgrade? USC could be headed back to Charlotte. By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com 23 hrs ago +2 Sapakoff: ACC-SEC football rankings amid The Great Head Coach Shuffle By Gene Sapakoff Dec 1, 2021 Gene Sapakoff column: The only thing we know for sure is Georgia. Otherwise, the SEC is 7-3 against the ACC, Clemson is rolling and Shane Beamer is in rare territory for a South Carolina football coach. +2 Gamecocks prepare for inevitable roster shakeup as they wait for bowl assignment By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 South Carolina’s Shane Beamer and his staff are recruiting while they wait for their bowl game announcement at the end of the week. Aliyah Boston has career night as No. 1 South Carolina shreds N.C. A&T By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 29, 2021 South Carolina continued its homestand with a thumping of N.C. A&T on Nov. 29. Gamecocks remain unanimous No. 1 in women’s poll; Duke rises to top spot in men’s By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 29, 2021 The AP polls had a lot of movement this week after men’s and women’s teams finished their Thanksgiving tournaments. Clemson gets commitment from linebacker on Thanksgiving Day By Phil Kornblut Special to The Post and Courier Nov 29, 2021 For Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney, Thanksgiving Day meant practice, turkey and a commitment. Sapakoff: Dabo softens on Clemson transfer portal stand; Gamecocks dive in By Gene Sapakoff Nov 29, 2021 Gene Sapakoff: It isn’t just going after the best high school players anymore, the Tigers and Gamecocks are likely to go after transfers while working hard to keep from losing key players. Keyshawn Bryant returns from suspension, leads Gamecocks to win over Rider By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 28, 2021 South Carolina hosted Rider on Nov. 28. +2 A rivalry realization: Takeaways from another Clemson embarrassment By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 28, 2021 Takeaways from South Carolina’s seventh straight loss to Clemson +3 Sapakoff: A missed Gamecocks football opportunity vs. ‘poor Clemson’ By Gene Sapakoff Nov 28, 2021 Gene Sapakoff column: South Carolina had a home-field advantage and a rare matchup with a Dabo Swinney-era Clemson team not in the College Football Playoff or ACC championship mix. It won’t usually be that way going forward. Gamecocks’ hype and emotion again falls flat in seventh straight rivalry defeat By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 27, 2021 The Gamecocks hosted the rivalry game in their regular-season finale on Nov. 27. Gamecocks’ bowl possibilities likely cut to two: Tampa or Birmingham By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 27, 2021 The Gamecocks’ bowl picture got a little clearer after the USC-Clemson game on Nov. 27. +5 USC-Clemson rivalry returns with new twist: Dabo Swinney, Shane Beamer are friends By Gene Sapakoff gsapakoff@postandcourier.com Nov 26, 2021 Two-time national championship winner Dabo Swinney of Clemson and new South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer have known (and liked) each other for years. They even talked this season during one of Swinney’s radio shows. No. 1 Gamecocks roll over Elon in post-UConn, Thanksgiving matchup By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 26, 2021 The top-ranked Gamecocks plowed Elon on Nov. 26. +2 USC vs. Clemson: Four things to watch as rivalry game returns after 1-year absence By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 26, 2021 Four areas of focus as the Gamecocks try to snap a six-game rivalry losing streak against No. 23 Clemson. +5 10 Past ’11: Gamecocks ‘did something that had never been done’ By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 25, 2021 The conclusion of a seven-part series celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Gamecocks’ 2011 season. +3 Sapakoff: The Muse family’s evolving Clemson vs. South Carolina allegiances By Gene Sapakoff Nov 25, 2021 Gene Sapakoff column: Tanner Muse played at Clemson before moving on to the NFL, Nick Muse plays at South Carolina and their parents Kevin and Shannon know the Gamecocks-Tigers rivalry inside-out. Shane Beamer’s take on USC vs. Clemson: ‘It’s not just another game’ By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 24, 2021 Shane Beamer knows the importance of the Clemson game, but he won’t be making any special efforts to emphasize it to his players. Sapakoff: 3rd-string? 7th-string? No, Gamecocks’ No. 1 QB Jason Brown By Gene Sapakoff Nov 24, 2021 Gene Sapakoff column: Better late than never, and better late in games, Jason Brown has gone from forgotten man to transfer portal gem Stevenson leads Gamecocks to victory over stubborn Wofford By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 23, 2021 The Gamecocks hosted the Terriers on Nov. 23 in the first of two home games this week. USC, Clemson football fans excited after ‘weird’ year without rivalry game By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 23, 2021 The South Carolina-Clemson football rivalry wasn’t played last year for the first time in 111 years. Gamecocks a unanimous No. 1 in AP women’s poll after trashing UConn By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 23, 2021 As expected, South Carolina received every vote for No. 1 in the latest AP Women’s Top 25 after whipping UConn at the Battle 4 Atlantis. +3 Sapakoff: Virginia Tech football can one-stop coach shop at Carowinds By Gene Sapakoff Nov 23, 2021 Gene Sapakoff column: Hokies’ management would be smart to do all of its head football coach interviews at a secret location in South Carolina. Gamecocks’ linebacker Damani Staley explodes from anonymity with strong senior season By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 22, 2021 The quiet man of South Carolina’s defense is having a loud season. +3 No. 1 Gamecocks too much for No. 2 UConn in Bahamas basketball final Associated Press Nov 22, 2021 ISLAND, Bahamas — Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 15 rebounds to help No. 1 South Carolina beat second-ranked Connecticut, 73-57, on Monday to win the inaugural Battle 4 Atlantis tournament championship. USC targets defensive tackle; Clemson offers receiver from Dutch Fork By Phil Kornblut Special to The Post and Courier Nov 22, 2021 College recruiting: South Carolina made a strong impression on defensive tackle D’Andre Martin of Durham, N.C., over the weekend. No. 1 Gamecocks take on No. 2 UConn in championship game of Bahamas tournament From staff reports Nov 21, 2021 The matchup everyone came to the Bahamas to see is on. On Nov. 22, it’s No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 2 Connecticut in the championship game of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas. +3 The postseason, long missed, has returned: Takeaways from USC’s win over Auburn By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 21, 2021 Takeaways from a bowl-clinching South Carolina win over Auburn that almost nobody saw coming. +2 Sapakoff: Gamecocks’ 4 in a row at home vs. Clemson’s 4-0 ‘right time’ streak By Gene Sapakoff Nov 21, 2021 Gene Sapakoff column: Clemson has the better record, South Carolina has the home-field edge and both fan bases have reasons to be excited after a lot of 2021 frustration. No. 1 South Carolina cruises in Bahamas tournament opener By Doug Feinberg Associated Press Nov 20, 2021 PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Top-ranked South Carolina used a dominant inside presence to run away from Buffalo on Saturday night. Beamer Bowling: USC shocks Auburn, clinches bowl trip for first time since 2018 By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 20, 2021 The Gamecocks are bowl-eligible for the first time in three seasons after a shocking 21-17 upset of Auburn on Nov. 20. USC vs. Auburn: 4 things to watch as Gamecocks seek bowl eligibility By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 19, 2021 Four things to watch as South Carolina again attempts to achieve bowl eligibility with a victory over Auburn at Williams-Brice Stadium. Freshman Devin Carter’s free throws enough as Gamecocks hold on to beat UAB By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 18, 2021 South Carolina hosted UAB on Nov. 18. Gamecocks still trying to fix miscommunications on offense going into Game 11 By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 18, 2021 South Carolina’s offensive line was once again exposed during a loss at Missouri. On Saturday, the Gamecocks face Auburn. No. 1 Gamecocks crush Clemson for 11th straight rivalry basketball win By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 17, 2021 South Carolina hosted the Tigers on Nov. 17. +5 Coaching compadres Frank Martin, Andy Kennedy reflect on tumultuous years at Cincinnati By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 17, 2021 Frank Martin and Andy Kennedy began forging a lifelong friendship when they were assistant coaches at Cincinnati during a time of upheaval. +2 Sapakoff: Clemson next in Sam Hartman’s Oceanside to ACC championship quest By Gene Sapakoff Nov 17, 2021 Gene Sapakoff column: Former Oceanside Collegiate Academy quarterback Sam Hartman is one victory away from leading Wake Forest to an unlikely ACC Championship Game appearance. Gamecocks’ top-ranked women’s basketball recruit to miss rest of season By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 16, 2021 South Carolina freshman Raven Johnson, the No. 2 overall player in last year’s recruiting class, will miss the rest of the basketball season after injuring her knee. +2 Auburn’s Bo Nix won’t play against Gamecocks, but that’s not the advantage some think By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 15, 2021 Auburn quarterback Bo Nix won’t play Nov. 20 against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium. What does that mean for the Gamecocks? Gamecocks remain on top of women’s basketball Top 25 By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 15, 2021 The latest AP Top 25 basketball polls were released on Monday. Kickoff time set for South Carolina-Clemson football clash By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 15, 2021 The South Carolina-Clemson game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 27 at Williams-Brice Stadium and be televised by SEC Network. Couisnard powers South Carolina past Western Kentucky in basketball Associated Press Nov 14, 2021 ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Jermaine Couisnard hit a clutch 3-pointer to blunt a Western Kentucky rally, finishing with 16 points, and South Carolina held off the Hilltoppers 75-64 in the consolation game of the inaugural Asheville Championship on Sunday. Complete disaster dents USC’s bowl hopes: Takeaways from a crushing loss at Missouri By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 14, 2021 South Carolina had a chance to keep climbing but as its program history dictates, tumbled back down the hill. The Gamecocks’ 31-28 loss at Missouri was much more one-sided than the score indicated. +2 South Carolina’s comeback effort can’t overcome mistakes in loss at Missouri By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 13, 2021 South Carolina’s chances at bowl eligibility took a serious dent in a 31-28 loss at Missouri on Nov. 13. South Carolina downed by Princeton in Asheville Championship opener Associated Press Nov 13, 2021 ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Jaelen Llewellyn scored 16 points, Drew Friberg made three big free throws, and Princeton defeated South Carolina 66-62 on Friday night in the opening round of the inaugural Asheville Championship. Top-ranked South Carolina women stifle South Dakota By TOM SAVAGE Associated Press Nov 12, 2021 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Carolina shot 46.7 percent from the field and made quick work of South Dakota on Nov. 12 at the Mammoth Sports Construction Invitational, but it was the stingy defensive effort that led the No. 1 Gamecocks to a 72-41 win over South Dakota. USC at Missouri: 4 things to watch as Gamecocks seek bowl eligibility By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 12, 2021 South Carolina plays at Missouri, where a win would make the Gamecocks bowl-eligible for the first time in three seasons. +6 10 Past ’11: Gamecocks’ Brandon Wilds defies doubters in win at Tennessee By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 11, 2021 The greatest season in South Carolina Gamecocks football history came in 2011 under Steve Spurrier. This is the sixth in a series of stories commemorating the 10th anniversary of that season. +2 Sapakoff: Zany hoops year tips off with Citadel-Pitt, Bill Walton in SC By Gene Sapakoff Nov 11, 2021 Gene Sapakoff column: The transfer portal and roster shakeups have already made the 2021-22 college basketball season hard to handicap, which should be fun for fans who embrace the early-season madness. +3 Gamecocks quarterback Jason Brown brushes aside praise, keeps focus on Missouri By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 10, 2021 South Carolina quarterback Jason Brown will make his second start for the Gamecocks this weekend at Missouri. Sapakoff: Sustainable value in Gamecocks’ Florida win, one-off or not By Gene Sapakoff Nov 10, 2021 Gene Sapakoff column: A historic flip of a predicted point spread and final score against Florida means more if South Carolina wins another game to seal a bowl trip, but is paying off already +2 No. 1 Gamecocks pull away from No. 5 N.C. State to start season with a win By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 9, 2021 Top-ranked South Carolina opened its season at No. 5 N.C. State on Nov. 9. +3 Gamecocks’ career scoring leader will be cheering when Parker White breaks his record By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 9, 2021 South Carolina kicker Parker White is 11 points away from setting the Gamecocks’ career scoring record, currently held by White’s mentor, Elliott Fry. +3 USC’s Aliyah Boston centerpiece of team built for national championship run By David Cloninger dcloninger@postandcourier.com Nov 9, 2021 The South Carolina women’s basketball team has made it clear that only a national championship will satisfy it this season, and All-American center Aliyah Boston will be the driving force behind it. 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