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Saturday, May 18, 2013  LB Dantzler hit two solo home runs, but it was not enough to take down Mississippi State as the Bulldogs defeated USC 7-2 to win the series.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  After 12th ranked South Carolina built a 4-1 lead, 16th ranked Mississippi State struck with four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning including a two-out bases loaded walk to Brett Pirtle that scored Nick Ammirati as the Bulldogs defeated the Gamecocks 5-4 on Thursday night in a game one of a three-game SEC series.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Freshman Jack Wynkoop worked into the sixth inning and USC took a lead in the third inning they would not look back from as the Gamecocks completed the sweep over Georgia on Sunday at Carolina Stadium.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Jordan Montgomery took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and South Carolina scored three runs in the fifth inning to knock off Georgia 7-1 on Senior Day Saturday at Carolina Stadium.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Joey Pankake led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a walk-off home run to power No. 8 South Carolina to a 6-5 win over The Citadel on Tuesday night at Carolina Stadium.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Georgia native Tyler Slaton tallied a career-high four hits and Georgia native Matthew Crownover pitched five strong innings to lead Clemson to a 9-1 win over the Georgia Bulldogs at Foley Field on Tuesday night.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Fifth-ranked South Carolina blasted three home runs and freshman left-hander Jack Wynkoop allowed just two runs to earn his fourth win of the year in a 9-5 victory over The Citadel Riley Park Tuesday evening.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 18 points, Charles Mann added 14 and Georgia beat South Carolina 62-54 in overtime on Saturday

Saturday, February 02, 2013  South Carolina head basketball coach Frank Martin is pointing the finger of blame squarely at himself after his team's disappointing 67-56 loss to Georgia.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  USC head coach Frank Martin lost his SEC debut 56-54 at Mississippi State Wednesday night. The Gamecocks committed 24 turnovers in the loss.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Aleighsa Welch led No. 18 South Carolina with 16 points and seven rebounds as the Gamecocks rolled over Mississippi State 60-46 Sunday for their first Southeastern Conference victory of the year.

Saturday, January 05, 2013  Lakeem Jackson tied a season-high with 16 points and three other South Carolina players scored in double figures in an 80-69 win over South Carolina State on Saturday.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The No. 21/17 Gamecocks had three players score in double figures in a 65-45 win over S.C. State Friday afternoon at Colonial Life Arena.

Saturday, October 27, 2012  Richard Cue threw four touchdown passes -- the last a 97-yarder -- to four different receivers in South Carolina State's 41-23 victory over Howard in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game Saturday.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  Carolina impressive in blowout win over Dawgs.