Sunday, April 18, 2021

Dalzell Jets to hold player meeting Sunday

The Sumter track team will host the other two teams in the school district, Lakewood and Crestwood, on Wednesday.

Major track meets for Wilson Hall, Sumter School District highlight 5 Things to Watch This Week

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin admitted that he did a poor job leading the Gamecocks this season, but believes he can turn things around after receiving a contract extension.

South Carolina's Martin: 'I did a poor job' with Gamecocks

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin received a 2-year extension on Friday.

USC's Martin gets 2-year extension, but no raise

South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston, right, blocks a shot by Stanford guard Lexie Hull (12) during the first half of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Stanford tops South Carolina 66-65 to reach title game

Wilson Hall against Lee Academy baseball highlights 5 Things to Watch This Week

Friday, April 2

1. WILSON HALL, LEE MEET The local high school schedule is slim next week because of spring break, but there will be one matchup between two local baseball teams. Lee Academy will play host to Wilson …

VanDerveer, Staley prepare for Final Four rematch

Friday, April 2

SAN ANTONIO - Dawn Staley remembers talking to her Olympic coach Tara VanDerveer before she took the job at Temple two decades ago. The longtime Stanford coach actually suggested that Staley not become the head coach at the Philadelphia school …

Two USC men's basketball players plan to transfer

Thursday, April 1

COLUMBIA (AP) - South Carolina is losing a pair of reserves from its men's basketball team. The school says 6-foot-3 guard Trae Hannibal and 6-8 forward Jalyn McCreary have entered the NCAA transfer portal with the intention to leave. Hannibal …

South Carolina drubs Texas 62-34 to reach Final Four

Wednesday, March 31

SAN ANTONIO — One by one, South Carolina players walked through the confetti and climbed the ladder to cut down the net in the Alamodome. It was only fitting that the Gamecocks got to keep …

South Carolina meets familiar foe in Elite Eight

Tuesday, March 30

In a career of major milestones and championship achievements, Texas coach Vic Schaefer just can't seem to get past South Carolina when it counts the most. The veteran coach in his first year with the Longhorns gets another chance Tuesday night …

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South Carolina back in Elite Eight after 76-65 win over Georgia Tech

SAN ANTONIO — Zia Cooke scored 17 points to lead top-seed South Carolina to a 76-65 win over fifth-seeded Georgia Tech on Sunday and reach the Elite Eight. It's the third time in the past …

Post players having big impact on women's NCAA Tournament

Post players are having a big impact on the women's NCAA Tournament. Teams that have reached the Sweet 16 teams are getting major contributions from their "Bigs." The impressive list includes: - Aliyah Boston. The South Carolina …

Lakewood baseball, softball highlights 5 Things to Watch This Week

1. CAMDEN, LAKEWOOD MEET IN BASEBALL, SOFTBALLIn a set of 2-game series that could go a long way in determining the Region VI-3A champion in each sport, Lakewood will face Camden in both softball and …

South Carolina should give Martin 1-year extension

The silence surrounding the University of South Carolina men's basketball program may not be deafening, but it is certainly enough to make you put your hands over your ears. What's that? You're not covering your ears to drown out the noise? …

Speedy Gamecock CB Horn sizzles for NFL evaluators

COLUMBIA - South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn believes he's the best defender in the NFL draft. He showed the pros he's one of the fast with a sizzling performance at the school's pro day Wednesday. Horn, a 6-foot-1, 205-pound defensive back …

Top seed South Carolina dismantles Oregon State in NCAAs

SAN ANTONIO — Aliyah Boston scored 19 points and top seed South Carolina dominated after a close first quarter to beat eighth-seeded Oregon State 59-42 in the women's NCAA Tournament, advancing …

South Carolina women open NCAA Tournament with Staley's 500th win

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley was already thinking ahead after getting her 500th career win in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament. “Five hundred one …

South Carolina's Beamer ready to practice after few 'bumps'

COLUMBIA- Shane Beamer is usually thrilled to hit the field for spring football practice. South Carolina's first-year head coach is even more excited that the focus is back on the team and not the up-and-down stretch he's had since becoming a …

South Carolina coach Staley helps sister battle leukemia, seeks more Black donors

COLUMBIA - Dawn Staley's passion is evident when she's on a basketball court. When she was a player it was there and now her fiery demeanor can be seen on the sidelines as South Carolina's longtime women's head coach. It will be on display again …

Sumter School District baseball highlights 5 Things to Watch This Week

1. SUMTER HOSTS MAGNOLIA INVITATIONALThe Sumter High School varsity boys golf team will play host to the 18-team Magnolia Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at Beech Creek Golf Club.2. SUMTER …

USC's Boston first team All-American

South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston earned a spot on The Associated Press women's basketball team announced on Wednesday. Boston is joined on the team by Connecticut freshman Paige Bueckers, Dana Evans of Louisville, Rhyne Howard of Kentucky and …

South Carolina earns No. 1 seed as brackets are released for NCAA women's tournament

UConn is in its normal spot with a No. 1 seed for the women’s NCAA Tournament. Familiar territory for Stanford and South Carolina, too. It's a brand new day for North Carolina State. And the …

The Sumter girls finally play the 5A state championship to highlight 5 Things to Watch This Week

1. SUMTER GIRLS GO FOR STATE TITLEThe Sumter High School girls basketball team will finally get their chance to win the 5A state title on Saturday. After having their March 5 game against Clover …

South Carolina falls to Ole Miss 76-59 in SEC Tournament

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jarkel Joiner scored 18 points, Romello White had 17, seven rebounds and three blocks, and Mississippi beat South Carolina 76-59 on Thursday night in the second round of …

South Carolina moves to No. 5 after beating Georgia for SEC title

GREENVILLE — South Carolina made history Sunday and so did the Southeastern Conference with the first championship matchup featuring Black head coaches in the Gamecocks' Dawn Staley and …

No. 7 South Carolina hold offs Alabama 75-63 at SEC Tournament

GREENVILLE — Zia Cooke knows things have changed for South Carolina. She and her teammates took the first step at changing them back at the SEC Tournament. For most of Cooke's two seasons, …

Moody leads No. 12 Arkansas past South Carolina 101-73

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Arkansas is playing its best at the right time of this season. Razorbacks coach Eric Musselman's not sure where it leads, but he's enjoying each winning performance out of …

No. 2 Texas A&M in the spotlight as SEC Tournament favorite

Caught in South Carolina's shadow most of the season, No. 2 Texas A&M has stepped into the spotlight as the women's team to beat in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. The Aggies (22-1, 13-1) captured their first SEC regular-season …

South Carolina drops to No. 7 after loss to Texas A&M

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M Aggies have insisted all year that they should be considered one of the nation's best teams. When given the chance to shine against another …

Eyster's double helps South Carolina baseball walk off Clemson in extras

GREENVILLE - Andrew Eyster doubled home Brady Allen in the bottom of the 11th inning as South Carolina walked off to a 3-2 college baseball win over Clemson on Saturday at Fluor Field in …

Sumter playoff basketball highlights 5 Things to Watch This Week

1. SUMTER GIRLS PLAY FOR LOWER STATE TITLEThe Sumter High School girls basketball team will go up against Wando in the 5A lower state championship game on Monday at 6 p.m. at Lake Marion High School …

NCAA hands South Carolina 2-year probation for ex-assistant

COLUMBIA - South Carolina's men's basketball program was placed on probation for two years by the NCAA on Thursday for former assistant coach Lamont Evans accepting between $3,300 and $5,800 in bribes from a sports agent. The NCAA's decision put …

South Carolina, Clemson meet on diamond this weekend

After opening their respective seasons with 3-game sweeps of Ohio schools, South Carolina and Clemson get down to business this weekend - against each other. The Gamecocks and Tigers will play their annual 3-game series on Friday, Saturday and …

No. 5 USC women win 13th straight over Ole Miss 68-43

COLUMBIA - South Carolina didn't waste time celebrating its latest victory over Mississippi, not with the bigger picture in sight. Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley told her players in the locker room Thursday soon after the 68-43 rout that the stage …

USC, Clemson sweep opening series before facing each other this weekend

It was a good opening weekend for the South Carolina and Clemson baseball teams as they each swept their 3-game home series. The Gamecocks swept Dayton, winning 5-1 on Sunday with a late-inning rally at Founders Park. They won 12-5 on Saturday …

Davis leads No. 21 Tennessee over No. 2 South Carolina

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - For just a moment, Kellie Harper allowed herself to break COVID protocol. The hug she got from Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes was just too important to pass up. Harper was celebrating the biggest win in her …

Bailey leads No. 19 Tennessee over South Carolina 93-73

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Every time South Carolina made a move, Tennessee answered. Victor Bailey was a big part of the Volunteers' response. Bailey connected on 7 of 10 3-pointers and scored a career-high 29 points to lead No. 19 Tennessee to a …

UConn in line for women's tournament top seed; USC No. 2

UConn, South Carolina, Stanford and Louisville are in line for the top seeds of the women's NCAA Tournament. The women's basketball selection committee revealed the top 16 teams to this point Monday night. The Huskies, who moved up to No. 1 in …

Shuler's career-high 31 helps Ole Miss edge South Carolina

COLUMBIA (AP) — Devontae Shuler scored a career-high 31 points in a return to his native South Carolina and his shot block and resulting pair of free throws with nine seconds left helped Ole …

Henderson, No. 1 South Carolina bounce back with 77-62 win over Missouri

COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina's Destanni Henderson knew the only way to overcome losing at No. 2 UConn - and she showed that Thursday night in the top-ranked Gamecocks' bounce-back win over Missouri. Henderson scored seven of her 11 points in a …