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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.

Friday, May 17, 2013  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.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The South Carolina softball team's first visit to the NCAA Tournament since 2007 is a success so far. The Gamecocks knocked off Houston 6-4 Friday afternoon in opening-round action.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  As South Carolina baseball coach Chad Holbrook heads into the SEC regular season finale, he isn't surprised by anything that's happened during his debut season, not even second-guessing from fans expecting more after two national championships and a runner-up finish last year.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Dawn Staley continues to bring the talent to South Carolina. The Gamecocks announced Wednesday the signing of the 2013 Junior College Player of the Year Olivia Gaines.

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, May 13, 2013  South Carolina assistant baseball coach Sammy Esposito and strength and conditioning coach Billy Anderson will serve one-game suspensions following their ejections from the May 12 game against Georgia.

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.

Friday, May 10, 2013  South Carolina senior Nolan Belcher limited Georgia to just five hits and two runs in Friday's 7-2 series-opening win at Carolina Stadium.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The South Carolina softball team fell behind in the first inning and was never able to recover against No. 4 Tennessee, losing 5-0 in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Thursday night.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  South Carolina will open the 2015 season against North Carolina at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Joey Pankake's go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh inning sparked South Carolina to a come-from-behind win over Wofford Wednesday night.  However, first baseman L.B. Dantzler left the game with a shoulder injury.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  When South Carolina opens the 2015 college football season, reports indicate the team will continue its old ACC rivalry with North Carolina at a game in Charlotte.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The South Carolina softball team is getting ready for the postseason for the first time since 2007.