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Yesterday at 11:25 PM  Grayson Greiner blasted a two-run home run in the 10th inning to give No. 14 South Carolina a 5-3 win over Mississippi State on Friday night to even their weekend series at two games apiece.

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.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Consecutive sacrifice flies by Graham Saiko and Chase Vergason helped lift No. 14 South Carolina to a 4-3 win over Presbyterian in Tuesday night's regular-season home finale at Carolina Stadium.

Monday, April 29, 2013  NBA veteran Jason Collins became the first active male player in the four major American professional sports to come out as gay.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Former Clemson All-American Lucas Glover is set to open play in his sixth Masters on Thursday ready to prove that 2013 is part of his road back. The one-time U.S. Open champion has missed the cut in Augusta the past three years.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  South Carolina fans who were hoping to get a look at defensive standout Jadeveon Clowney this spring may have missed their chance. Clowney is likely done for the rest of spring practice.

Monday, March 18, 2013  South Carolina is holding steady in this week's Top 25 polls at No. 5 after four wins last week including a successful trip to Missouri for the season's SEC-opening series

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Nolan Belcher continued his dominance on the mound throwing 8.1 scoreless innings as the No. 5 Gamecocks defeated Missouri 2-0 in game one of their doubleheader Saturday.

Friday, March 15, 2013  South Carolina sophomore Evan Beal struck out a career-high 10 batters as the No. 5 Gamecocks beat Missouri 4-1 on Friday in the SEC opener at Taylor Stadium.

Monday, March 11, 2013  South Carolina coach Frank Martin says the Gamecocks have made significant strides the past two months despite their struggles in the Southeastern Conference

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Brenton Williams scored a career-high 38 points to lead South Carolina to a 79-72 win over Mississippi State on Wednesday night.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Aleighsa Welch recorded her eighth double-double of the season, scoring a career-high 20 points with 11 rebounds to power No. 15 South Carolina past Mississippi State 58-43 Sunday

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Eric Smith scored 12 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 25.1 seconds left, as South Carolina upset Mississippi 63-62 on Wednesday night.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Ashley Bruner had 15 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 16 South Carolina rediscovered its defense in a 62-47 Southeastern Conference victory over Mississippi on Sunday.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  South Carolina has been picked to finish third in the SEC East by the conference's coaches.