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Diaz-Matosas PKs Carolina To Home-Opening Victory

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:00:52 PST

Samantha Diaz-Matosas scored on a penalty kick in the 43rd minute as the South Carolina women's soccer team continued its strong play at Stone Stadium in a 1-0 victory Thursday against East Carolina. The Gamecocks (1-0-1) improve to 10-3-1 in home openers and get their first victory of the season while the Pirates (2-1-0) drop their first match of the year.

Letter from the Commissioner

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:33:05 PST

On Monday, ESPN and the Southeastern Conference announced a long-term agreement that will allow you to see more of your favorite SEC teams games while securing the financial health of our institutions for years to come.

Gamecocks Ranked 19th in Golf World/Nike Golf Coaches' Poll

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:34:44 PST

South Carolina men's golf enters the 2008-09 season ranked 19th in the nation, according to the Golf World/Nike Golf Coaches' Poll released today. The Gamecocks return two of their top-three scorers from a 2007-08 squad that collected eight top-five finishes, including a second-place showing in the 2008 Southeastern Conference Championship.

South Carolina Cross Country is Back and Ready for Action

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:14:17 PST

After a summer of intensive training and dedication, the South Carolina cross country team is ready to put its hard work to the test. The Gamecocks host the Gamecock Invitational at Hilton Field in Fort Jackson on Fri., Aug. 29, to open the 2008 season. The women's 5000 meter race is set for 7:00 p.m., following the men's 5000 meter race at 6:30 p.m. The meet is free of charge, and fans can enter through Gate 2 at Fort Jackson. A photo ID is required to enter Fort Jackson.

Gamecocks Host Archrival Clemson In Season Opener On Friday

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:05:22 PST

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The University of South Carolina men's soccer team is set to begin its 31st season of competition on Friday when it hosts archrival Clemson at Stone Stadium. The Gamecocks and Tigers will kick off at 7 p.m. The match is the season opener for both schools and will mark the 35th meeting between the two rivals, where Clemson holds a 22-12-1 all-time advantage. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and the first 250 fans in attendance will receive a FREE "Beat Clemson" T-shirt.

Gamecock Volleyball Starts 2008 Season in ASU Sheraton Classic

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:46:50 PST

GT: Arizona State

GT: Dayton

GT: UNLV

Weekend Notes in PDF Format

The South Carolina Gamecocks open their 2008 season this weekend in the Arizona State Sheraton Classic in Tempe, Ariz. Carolina opens the season against the host Sun Devils before locking up with defending Atlantic 10 champion Dayton and UNLV in the last two matches of the tournament.

2008 South Carolina Volleyball Preview: Middle Blockers

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:38:52 PST

Last season, the middle blockers blossomed into vital parts of the squad, as Laughlin and Belita Salters became quite the one-two punch. The duo started all 29 matches and played in every game during 2007. This year, Somera and his staff have made this position even deeper, which could bring more versatility to this group.

Ticket Information: South Carolina Men's Soccer Versus Clemson On Friday

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:13:34 PST

Fans planning to attend the South Carolina men's soccer match against Clemson on Friday, Aug. 29, at Stone Stadium can purchase advanced tickets as part of The Gamecock Power Package via the official website of Carolina Athletics, www.GamecocksOnline.com (ticket office link) or at the ticket office located in Colonial Life Arena. Fans will receive a ticket for the Clemson game as well as the home match against Florida International (Oct. 4) for $10. Tickets for ONLY the Clemson game can be purchased at the gate for $5 for adults and $3 for youths (age 18 and under). In addition, family packages (two adults, two youths) can be purchased for $12, while Carolina students, faculty and staff will receive free admission with their South Carolina ID card. Gates will open at 5 p.m.

Football Season Kicks Off Thursday

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:29:39 PST

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The South Carolina Gamecocks open their 115th season of intercollegiate football, dating back to 1892, and the 2008 season at home against the NC State Wolfpack on Thursday, Aug. 28 in front of an ESPN national-television audience. This is the 102nd-consecutive year in which South Carolina has competed on the gridiron. The University did not field a team in either 1893 or 1906. Carolina owns an all-time record of 521-523-44. The school's only conference championship came in the 1969 season when it posted a perfect 6-0 record to win the Atlantic Coast Conference title in Paul Dietzel's fourth year. This is the third time in the last four years that the Gamecocks have opened their season on ESPN.

Greet the Team at the Gamecock Walk

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:51:37 PST

University of South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier is introducing a new gameday tradition at Williams-Brice Stadium, known as the "Gamecock Walk." The Gamecock Walk will debut Thursday prior to the Gamecocks' home opener against North Carolina State.

Carolina Hosts East Carolina in Thursday Home Opener

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:06:50 PST

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The South Carolina women's soccer team will seek its first win of the season as they host East Carolina in Thursday's home opener at Stone Stadium. The Gamecocks (0-0-1) and Pirates (2-0-0) kickoff at 5 p.m., giving Carolina fans an ideal place to tailgate and cheer on Coach Shelley Smith's team before heading to Williams-Brice Stadium for the football season opener scheduled for 8 p.m. The first 200 fans to the match will receive a free South Carolina Soccer keychain.

Men's Basketball Breaks Down European Tour With Media

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:35:15 PST

South Carolina head basketball coach Darrin Horn joined senior guard Branden Conrad and junior forward Dominique Archie in the media room at Colonial Life Arena on Tuesday for a session with the media to comment on the team's recent European Tour.

South Carolina Volleyball Picked to Finish Fifth in SEC East by Coaches

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:44:45 PST

The Southeastern Conference coaches have picked the Carolina Gamecocks to finish fifth in the league's Eastern Division, as the annual preseason poll was released today.

Staley Adds Three to 2008-09 Roster

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:44:09 PST

University of South Carolina head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley announced today the addition of three players to her 2008-09 roster. Junior Valerie Naimina (Suva, Fiji/St. Joseph's Secondary) joins the Gamecocks after playing her first two seasons at Long Island University and will sit out the 2008-09 season due to transfer rules. Freshmen Lakeisha Sutton (Trenton, N.J./Trenton Catholic) and Miranda Tate (Chicago, Ill./Bolingbrook) are eligible immediately after being release from National Letters of Intent signed at Long Island and Temple, respectively.