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South Carolina Baseball Returns to Founders Park to Take on College of Charleston

The Gamecocks are set to end a five game homestand on Tuesday as the College of Charleston rolls into Founders Park for a 6:30 pm (ET) first pitch. South Carolina began the homestand with a win over Wofford and a series opening win over top five Texas at home.

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South Carolina Star Raven Johnson Issued 'Warning' After National Title Loss

South Carolina fell to UCLA, 79-51, in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament national championship game on Sunday afternoon. It was a tough loss for South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, her players and the Gamecocks' fan base.

Shane Beamer News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 6

How Shane Beamer Can Earn His First Win Against This South Carolina Rival in 2026

How Shane Beamer can earn his first victory over a South Carolina Gamecocks rival during the 2026 college football season. The South Carolina Gamecocks have a difficult road ahead during the 2026 season, as the team looks to improve upon last year's disappointment and reach its first ever College Football Playoff.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / TheSheGotGame / April 6

'Proud of You': Angel Reese Sends Heartfelt Message to South Carolina Star

Things may not have ended how Raven Johnson wanted, but Angel Reese’s recent message might just be the much-needed push. Despite being so close to their 4th title, the South Carolina Gamecocks saw the UCLA Bruins seize the trophy with a 79-51 win.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 6

South Carolina's Dawn Staley makes admission after loss to UCLA

For the first time in program history, the UCLA Bruins have won the women's NCAA Tournament.

Dawn Staley says she'll address Geno Auriemma in due time

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma

Caitlin Clark has a perfect description for UCLA's Cori Close

The 'Most Women's Final Four appearances' quiz

South Carolina Gamecocks News / NBC Sports / April 5

Watch: South Carolina stars sum up season in one word

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 5

Dawn Staley says she'll address Geno Auriemma in due time

Staley's team took down her nemesis. However, her heated postgame exchange with Auriemma may have stolen the spotlight from what actually mattered.

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma

Geno Auriemma attempts to do damage control with apology in wake of classless behavior toward Dawn Staley

UConn's Geno Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

South Carolina Gamecocks News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / April 4

How Azzi Fudd’s Final Four Performance Impacts Her WNBA Draft Stock

The UConn Huskies women's basketball team suffered an upset 62-48 defeat to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on April 3.

College Basketball (W) News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

Multiple journalists point out key problem with Geno Auriemma's apology

UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma issued an apology for his actions at the end of Friday’s Final Four game against South Carolina, but many noticed one thing was missing.

Geno Auriemma attempts to do damage control with apology in wake of classless behavior toward Dawn Staley

UConn's Geno Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma

Sideline video reveals Dawn Staley's message for Geno Auriemma after heated confrontation

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 4

Geno Auriemma apologizes for classless behavior toward Dawn Staley

Geno Auriemma attempts to do damage control with apology in wake of classless behavior toward Dawn Staley

Connecticut Huskies women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma is ready to make amends.

Multiple journalists point out key problem with Auriemma's apology

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with Auriemma

Sideline video reveals Staley's message for Auriemma after confrontation

Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

Auriemma issues big Sarah Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss

Women's Final Four winners, losers: UConn comes crashing down

College Basketball (W) News / ESPN / April 4

Geno apologizes to South Carolina for outburst

UConn coach Geno Auriemma apologized to the South Carolina staff on Saturday after his emotional outburst at South Carolina coach Dawn Staley in the closing seconds of their semifinal game in the Women's Final Four.

South Carolina favored in championship matchup with UCLA

Moneyline, spread, total and BPI projections for South Carolina Gamecocks vs. UCLA Bruins championship game

College Basketball (W) News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

Sideline video reveals Dawn Staley's message for Geno Auriemma after heated confrontation

Dawn Staley had a strong message for Geno Auriemma during their confrontation on Friday night.

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma

UConn's Geno Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

Geno Auriemma reveals why he was irked with Dawn Staley

Geno Auriemma issues big Sarah Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss

The 'Most Women's Final Four appearances' quiz

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 4

Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with Geno Auriemma

South Carolina's Dawn Staley reacts after tense exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma

The legendary UConn coach claimed that his colleague didn't shake his hand pre-game, to which Staley had a simple response.

UConn's Geno Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

Geno Auriemma goes at Dawn Staley in heated postgame confrontation

Geno Auriemma issues big Sarah Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss

Women's Final Four winners, losers: UConn's undefeated season comes crashing down

Five potential Audi Crooks destinations: Making the case for LSU, USC and more

UConn Superstar Azzi Fudd Shares Heartfelt Goodbye After Five Years

Azzi Fudd’s decorated five-year career at UConn did not get its storybook finish. The superstar was emotional after the South Carolina Gamecocks ended the Huskies’ 54-game winning streak and their season.

Dawn Staley News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / April 3

Dawn Staley Cites Integrity After 'Heated' Interaction with Geno Auriemma

The Final Four matchup between No. 1 seeds South Carolina and UConn did not disappoint. But a close battle from the opening tip-off brought many frustrations for UConn head coach Geno Auriemma.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 3

South Carolina Upsets UConn to Reach a Second Straight National Title Game

In a rematch of last year's national title game, the Gamecocks get their revenge and upset the previously undefeated UConn Huskies 62-48. South Carolina heads to their second national title game in as many years.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 3

Jerry Meyer III Announces Commitment to South Carolina Gamecocks

Jerry Meyer III, a 2027 quarterback, has committed to the South Carolina Gamecocks Recruiting is starting to pick up across college football as players will soon begin taking their official visits this spring and summer, but some players are going ahead and announcing their decisions before those start to pick up.

WNBA News / TheSheGotGame / March 31

'Wait… Me?': Raven Johnson’s Humble Reaction After Regional 4 MVP Win Wins Hearts

Raven Johnson was the star of the show, but she was the last to know. After being named Regional MVP for South Carolina, her surprised reaction captured the hearts of fans.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 30

Exclusive: How Agot Makeer has found her role amid South Carolina freshman season

South Carolina has been one the nation’s elite college basketball programs over the past decade. The Gamecocks are looking for their sixth Final Four appearance in as many seasons, behind a veteran core that includes senior guards Raven Johnson and Ta’Niya Latson and junior guard Tessa Johnson.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / New Baseball Media / March 21

SEC Coaching Carousel Starts as South Carolina Relieves Mainieri

The South Carolina Gamecocks made an in-season coaching change on March 21, just days into the team’s SEC schedule. Paul Mainieri, who was in his second season as head coach of the school after coming out of retirement, is done with the Gamecocks.