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			{{Short description\|Intercollegiate sports teams of the University of South Carolina}}
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			The '''South Carolina Gamecocks''' represent the ] in the ].
	The ]'s 19 varsity sports teams are known as the "'''Gamecocks'''". The unique moniker is held in honor of ], a South Carolina war hero who was given the name "The Carolina ]" during the American Revolution for his fierce fighting tactics, regardless of his physical stature or the size of his regiment. A British General commented that Sumter "fought like a gamecock." While the men have traditionally been the '''Fighting Gamecocks''' and the women were previously the '''Lady Gamecocks''', this distinction was discontinued in part to help eliminate gender bias in their athletic department, and to discount the oft-held misconception that their mascot is meant to honor/promote animal bloodsport in any way.

			The University of South Carolina uses "]s" as its official nickname and mascot. While the men's teams were traditionally known as the '''Fighting Gamecocks''' and the women's teams were previously known as the '''Lady Gamecocks''', this distinction was discontinued in part to eliminate any gender bias in the athletic department and in part to counter misconceptions about the gamecock mascot endorsing ].<ref name="GamecockTraditions" />
	All of the University's varsity teams compete at the ] level of the ], and all but men's ] compete in ].<ref name="uscsports.cstv.com"></ref> Men's soccer competes in ] because the SEC does not sponsor men's soccer. Although the University's varsity teams have won only a few national titles, many league championships and tournament titles have been won over the years.

			All of the university's varsity teams compete at the ] level of the ], and all but men's ] and women's ] compete in the ].<ref name="SCAR History">{{cite web\|title=South Carolina Athletics History\|url=http://www.gamecocksonline.com/trads/scar-history.html\|publisher=South Carolina Gamecocks\|access-date=February 28, 2017\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170127193137/http://www.gamecocksonline.com/trads/scar-history.html\|archive-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> Men's soccer competes in the ] and women's beach volleyball competes in the ] because the SEC does not sponsor those sports.
	The athletics department is supported with private money from the Gamecock Club. It was originally formed as the B.A.M. ("Buck-A-Month") Club in 1939 and 1940 to benefit the athletics programs from privately raised funds.<ref>{{cite book \| first = Henry H. \| last = Lesesne \| title = A History of the University of South Carolina, 1940-2000 \| year = 2001 \| publisher = University of South Carolina Press \| page = 66}}</ref>
	Tim Brando of CBS Sports has said, "You won't find any more loyal fans in the country than those who follow the South Carolina Gamecocks."<ref>http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/scar/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/05mg1-recruiting1.pdf, p. 17</ref>

			The athletic department is supported with private money from the Gamecock Club. It was originally formed as the B.A.M. ("Buck-A-Month") Club in 1939 and 1940 to benefit the athletic programs from privately raised funds.<ref>{{cite book \| first = Henry H. \| last = Lesesne \| title = A History of the University of South Carolina, 1940–2000 \| year = 2001 \| publisher = University of South Carolina Press \| page = 66}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Home \|url=https://thegamecockclub.com/ \|access-date=2024-09-09 \|website=TheGamecockClub.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>
	South Carolina usually calls itself simply "Carolina," "USC," or "SC" in athletics, causing occasional confusion with the ] and the ]. Sports networks such as ] use the abbreviation "SCAR" during their coverage of Gamecocks sports.

			The university's athletic programs have earned eleven national team titles and produced many ]. Gamecock fans are known for their passion – sportscaster ] was quoted as saying, "You won't find any more loyal fans in the country than those who follow the South Carolina Gamecocks."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2009-07-22 \|title=CAROLINA PRIDE: South Carolina Gamecocks {{!}} Charleston Magazine \|url=https://charlestonmag.com/features/carolina_pride_south_carolina_gamecocks \|access-date=2024-09-09 \|website=CHARLESTON SC {{!}} \|language=en}}</ref>
	==Conference history==
	The University of South Carolina was a member of the ] for men's basketball and football from 1922 until it became a founding member of the ] in 1953. The Gamecocks left the ACC in 1971, following numerous disputes over the ACC's recruiting regulations and the political dominance of the conference's four ] schools.<ref></ref> USC then competed as an independent until 1983 when it joined the ] for all sports except football (which the Metro did not sponsor) and men's soccer. In 1991, the Gamecocks joined the ] when it increased its membership to 12 schools and split into two divisions. Since joining the SEC, the Gamecocks have been part of the league's Eastern Division. Men's soccer continued to compete as an independent since the SEC does not sponsor men's soccer, but joined the ] for the 1993 and 1994 seasons and has competed in ] since 2005.<ref name="uscsports.cstv.com"/>

			== Athletics history ==
	==Rivalries==
			=== Nickname and colors ===
	{{see also\|Carolina-Clemson Rivalry}}
			"Garnet and black" have been used by the University of South Carolina as its colors ever since the family of J. William Flinn presented a banner composed of those colors to the football team in November 1895, although there was no official adoption of the colors at that time. In 1900, the football team was first referred to as the "Gamecocks" by ] newspaper. The nickname was a reference to the fighting tactics of General ], the Revolutionary War hero known as the Fighting Gamecock. Given that garnet and black were already in use and also the dominant colors on a gamecock, the university gradually adopted "Gamecocks" and "garnet and black" as the official nickname and colors for its athletic teams.<ref>{{cite book \| first = Edwin Luther \| last = Green \| title = History of the University of South Carolina \| url = https://archive.org/details/ahistoryunivers00greegoog \| year = 1916 \| publisher = The State Company \| page = }}</ref>

			=== Conference history ===
	Carolina's foremost rival is ]. The two institutions are separated by just over {{convert\|125\|mi}} and have been bitter rivals since Clemson's founding in 1889. A heated rivalry continues to this day for a variety of reasons, including the historic tensions regarding their respective charters along with the passions surrounding their athletic programs. The annual Carolina-Clemson football game is the longest uninterrupted series in the ] and the third longest uninterrupted series overall, first played in 1896 (four years after South Carolina's inaugural season), and played every year since 1909.<ref>, p. 111.</ref> Their baseball programs consistently qualify for the NCAA playoffs and frequently earn berths to the ] in Omaha, Nebraska.
			The University of South Carolina was a member of the ] for men's basketball and football from 1922 until it became a founding member of the ] in 1953. The Gamecocks officially withdrew from the ACC on June 30, 1971,<ref> Retrieved June 8, 2022.</ref> the result of football head coach ] opposing a conference rule that required a minimum 800 Scholastic Aptitude Test (]) score when awarding ]s.<ref> Retrieved June 8, 2022.</ref>

			]
	Carolina continues to develop rivalries with other members of the SEC's ]. Carolina's main SEC rival has been the ] due to its proximity and the many years of competition before the Gamecocks joined the SEC. The "Halloween Game" against the ] has the potential to be a big football game every year, and a rivalry has been brewing with the ] since the Gamecocks hired ], Florida's former Heisman Trophy winner and head football coach.
			USC then competed as an independent until 1983 when it joined the ] for all sports except football (which the Metro did not sponsor) and men's soccer. In 1991, the Gamecocks joined the ] when it increased its membership to 12 schools and split into two divisions. Since joining the SEC, the Gamecocks have been part of the league's East Division.

			Men's soccer continued to compete as an independent since the SEC does not sponsor men's soccer, but joined the ] for the 1993 and 1994 seasons and competed in ] from 2005 to 2021. After that season, South Carolina, along with fellow SEC member ] (the only other SEC member with varsity men's soccer), moved that sport to the ].<ref>{{cite press release\|url=https://sunbeltsports.org/news/2022/4/6/sun-belt-conference-announces-return-of-mens-soccer-this-fall.aspx \|title=Sun Belt Conference Announces Return of Men's Soccer This Fall \|publisher=Sun Belt Conference \|date=April 6, 2022 \|access-date=April 7, 2022}}</ref> Women's beach volleyball competed as an independent before joining the ] for the 2016 season (2015–16 school year).<ref name="SCAR History"/><ref name=CCSA>{{cite press release \|url=http://www.theccsa.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=24200&SPID=111012&SPSID=671104 \|title=CCSA Rebrands With Beach Volleyball Expansion \|publisher=Coastal Collegiate Sports Association \|date=October 20, 2015 \|access-date=November 1, 2015 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120080942/http://www.theccsa.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=24200&SPID=111012&SPSID=671104 \|archive-date=November 20, 2015 }}</ref>
	When South Carolina was a member of the ] (1953-1971), there was an intense rivalry with the ], particularly in basketball, since ] had coached UNC but moved to ] to coach the Gamecocks. The rivalry was renewed in football during the 2007 season, with the Gamecocks defeating the Tar Heels 21-15.

			== Sports sponsored ==
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	The official school colors are garnet and black. The colors of garnet and black were chosen by the family of Dr. J. William Flinn when they presented a banner composed of those colors to the football team in November 1895, although there was no definite act of adoption of the colors.<ref>{{cite book \| first = Edwin Luther \| last = Green \| title = History of the University of South Carolina \| year = 1916 \| publisher = The State Company \| page = 460}}</ref>
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			South Carolina sponsors team in 9 men's and 12 women's NCAA sanctioned sports. All programs compete in the ] with the exception of the men's soccer program which competes in the ] and the women's beach volleyball program competes in the ].

	== ~~Varsity teams~~==		===Baseball===
			{{Main\|South Carolina Gamecocks baseball}}
			]
			The baseball team represents the University of South Carolina in ] ] ]. South Carolina has posted 29 NCAA Tournament appearances, 11 ] berths, and two National Championships: ] and ]. Since joining the ] in 1992, the team has competed in the Eastern division, where they have won seven divisional titles, three regular season conference championships (2000, 2002, 2011) and one SEC Tournament championship (2004).

			] is the current head coach. Between 2010 and 2012 the Gamecocks set two NCAA records for postseason success: the most consecutive NCAA tournament wins (22) and the most consecutive wins in the College World Series (12). The team plays its home games at ] (Founders Park), which opened on February 21, 2009.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://gamecocksonline.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/021809aab.html\|title=Opening Day Ceremonies To Be Held At Carolina Stadium\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090225115026/http://gamecocksonline.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/021809aab.html\|archive-date=2009-02-25}}</ref>

			===Men's basketball===
			{{Main\|South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball}}
			]
			The men's basketball team represents the ] and competes in the ] (SEC). The Gamecocks won ] titles in 1927, 1933, 1934, and 1945, and then they gained national attention under hall of fame coach ], posting a 205–65 record from 1967 to 1976, which included the 1970 ] (ACC) championship, 1971 ACC Tournament title, and four consecutive NCAA tournament appearances from 1971 to 1974.

			The program also won the 1997 ] championship, ] (NIT) titles in 2005 and 2006, and a share of the 2009 SEC Eastern division title. Most recently, the Gamecocks won the ], reaching the ] for the first time in school history. ] is the current head coach, and the team plays at the 18,000-seat ].

			===Women's basketball===
			{{Main\|South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball}}
			]
			The South Carolina Gamecocks women's ] team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the Southeastern Conference. During the 1980s, the Gamecocks won five regular season ] championships and three conference tournament championships. Under their current head coach, 3-time olympic gold medalist ], the program continues to build on their accomplishments, winning the SEC regular season championship 4 years in a row (2014–2017) and the SEC tournament championship 3 years in a row (2015–2017).

			Under Staley, the Gamecocks have earned a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament 4 consecutive seasons (2014–2017). The 2015 season also saw the team win its first out of two NCAA regional championships (2015, 2017) and advance to the Final Four for the first time in school history. The Gamecocks won the ], ], and ] National Championships. The Gamecocks share a home with the South Carolina men's basketball team at the 18,000-seat ].

	===Football===		===Football===
	{{~~main~~\|South Carolina Gamecocks football}}		{{Main\|South Carolina Gamecocks football}}
			]
	The South Carolina Gamecocks football team represents the University of South Carolina (USC) in the sport of ]. The Gamecocks compete in the ] (FBS) of the ] (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the ] (SEC). ] is the current head coach, and the team plays its home games at ], the ].
			The football team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the ] of the NCAA and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference. The team plays its home games at ], the ].

			Accomplishments include the 2010 SEC East title, the 1969 ] championship, and numerous bowl victories and top 25 rankings. In 1980, ] won the ]. Players inducted into the ] include George Rogers and ]. The current head coach is ].
	===Basketball===
	{{main\|South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball}}
	The South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the ]. The program attained national prominence under hall of fame coach ], posting a 205-65 record and three NCAA Sweet 16 appearances from 1967-1976. The Gamecocks won the 1970 ] championship, 1971 ACC Tournament, and the 1997 ] championship. South Carolina also won ] titles in 1927, 1933, 1934, and 1945.
	Most recently, the Gamecocks won the ] in 2005 and 2006 and claimed a share of the 2009 SEC Eastern division title. South Carolina plays at the 18,000-seat ].

	===~~Baseball~~===		===Women's track and field===
	{{~~main~~\|South Carolina Gamecocks ~~baseball~~}}		{{Main\|South Carolina Gamecocks women's track and field}}
	The South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team represents the University of South Carolina in ] ] ]. South Carolina has posted 29 NCAA Tournament appearances, 11 ] berths, and two National Championships: ] and ]. Since joining the ] in 1992, the team has competed in the Eastern division. ] is the current head coach. This follows a string of three consecutive appearances in the national championship series, including two consecutive national championships. Between 2010 and 2012 the Gamecocks set two NCAA records for postseason success: the most consecutive NCAA tournament wins (22) and the most consecutive wins in the College World Series (12). The team plays its home games at ], which opened on February 21, 2009.<ref>http://gamecocksonline.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/021809aab.html</ref>

			The South Carolina Gamecocks women's ] team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the SEC, where they have won three conference championships (1999, 2002, 2005). The team has been coached by ] since 1997, won the 2002 ], and includes many Olympic medalists, such as ], ], and ].
	===Soccer===
	{{main\|South Carolina Gamecocks men's soccer}}
	The South Carolina Gamecocks men's ] team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in ]. The team has been coached by ] since its inception in 1978 and has participated in 20 ] Tournaments, reaching the quarterfinals on four occasions. Since 1981, South Carolina has played its home games at ], which is affectionately called "The Graveyard" by South Carolina fans due to an adjoining cemetery.

			† ''ordered by revenue contribution to USC Athletic Department in FY2012.''<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://columbiametro.com/Columbia-Metro/May-2013/Gamecock-Athletics-Mean-Big-Business/\|title=Gamecock Athletics Mean Big Business - Columbia-Metro - May 2013\|website=columbiametro.com\|url-status=live\|archive-url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20150402144219/http://columbiametro.com/Columbia-Metro/May-2013/Gamecock-Athletics-Mean-Big-Business/\|archive-date=2015-04-02}}</ref>
	==Notable non varsity sports==

			==Notable non-varsity sports==
	===Rugby===
	Founded in 1967, the University of South Carolina rugby team is the oldest club sport at the school.<ref></ref> The team plays Division 1 ] in the ] against its SEC rivals. The rugby team finished second in the SCRC conference in 2013 and reached the national playoffs.<ref></ref> The team improved and finished first in the SCRC conference in 2014, again qualifying for the national playoffs.<ref></ref> The rugby team is supported by the Carolina Rugby Foundation and by the Carolina Men's Rugby Endowment Fund.<ref></ref> The rugby team has been led since 2011 by head coach Mark Morris.

	==~~Championships~~==		===Club Rugby===
			Founded in 1967, the University of South Carolina rugby team is the oldest club sport at the school.<ref name="Carolina Rugby Foundation">{{cite web \|url=http://gallery.mailchimp.com/e54c55d3abaaad90c04e89a04/files/cdcd67e9-506f-4239-9ed8-ff127dda39a1.pdf\|title=Carolina Rugby Foundation}}</ref> The team plays Division 1 ] in the ] against its SEC rivals. The rugby team finished second in the SCRC conference in 2013 and reached the national playoffs.<ref name="Carolina Rugby Foundation"/> The team improved and finished first in the SCRC conference in 2014, again qualifying for the national playoffs.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uscrugby.org/carolina-rugby.html\|title=Carolina Rugby\|website=Official Home of South Carolina Rugby\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106054234/http://www.uscrugby.org/carolina-rugby.html\|archive-date=2014-11-06}}</ref>
	The Gamecocks have won eight national team championships: ] & ] National Championships in baseball, 2005 & 2007 National Championships in women's equestrian, 2005-2007 Hunt Seat National Championships in women's equestrian, and 2002 NCAA championship in women's track & field. Also, the men's and women's track & field teams have produced many NCAA individual champions, world championship medalists, and Olympic medalists. The men's baseball and basketball teams have also produced Olympic medalists. Other significant accomplishments include 2010 SEC Eastern Division Champions in football, 2005 NCAA runner-up in women's track & field, NCAA runner-up four times in baseball (1975, 1977, 2002, 2012), 1993 NCAA runner-up in men's soccer, and 2005 & 2006 ] championships in men's basketball, and a Heisman Trophy winner (], 1980).

			South Carolina rugby offers scholarships to certain athletes of up to $60,000 over a four-year period.<ref> {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509205430/http://www.goffrugbyreport.com/news/rugby-scholarship-endowed-south-carolina\|date=2015-05-09}}, ], May 6, 2015.</ref><ref> {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630122715/http://www.goffrugbyreport.com/news/gamecocks-announce-scholarship-recipients\|date=2017-06-30}}, ], January 20, 2016.</ref> The rugby team is supported by the Carolina Rugby Foundation and by the Carolina Men's Rugby Endowment Fund.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uscrugby.org/carolina-endowment.html\|title=Carolina Endowment\|website=Official Home of South Carolina Rugby\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106055033/http://www.uscrugby.org/carolina-endowment.html\|archive-date=2014-11-06}}</ref> The rugby team has been led since 2011 by head coach Mark Morris.

			=== Club Ice Hockey ===
			The South Carolina Club Hockey team, nicknamed "Cock Hockey", is the schools non-varsity men's ice hockey club founded in 2001 by John Lipscomb and Jared Hopkins.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=%~{teamName} \|title=Cock Hockey: South Carolina Club Hockey \|url=https://www.cockhockey.com/ \|access-date=2024-02-24 \|website=www.cockhockey.com \|language=en}}</ref> Today, the club competes in Division I of ] (CHS), the non-varsity ] (AAU).<ref>{{Cite web \|title=College Hockey South, About \|url=https://www.collegehockeysouth.com/about}}</ref> In 2024, the team won the Division I AAU National Championship, beating ] 4-1 after they upset No. 1 seed ] 6-4.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-03-10 \|title=National champs! South Carolina’s club hockey team makes history \|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/national-champs-south-carolina-club-202157642.html \|access-date=2024-03-12 \|website=Yahoo News \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-03-11 \|title=Gamecock hockey team captures a national championship \|url=https://www.wltx.com/article/sports/hockey/usc-hockey-national-championship/101-a5433ede-a292-4ce0-8a3e-0c3ade68004a \|access-date=2024-03-12 \|website=wltx.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			The South Carolina Women's Club Hockey was created as a founding member of the College Hockey South women's division in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=South Carolina Women's Club Ice Hockey has successful inaugural season, finishes 2nd in new women's hockey division \|url=https://www.dailygamecock.com/article/2024/02/south-carolina-womens-club-ice-hockey-has-successful-inaugural-season-finishes-2nd-in-new-womens-hockey-division-sports-miller \|access-date=2024-02-24 \|website=South Carolina Women's Club Ice Hockey has successful inaugural season, finishes 2nd in new women's hockey division - The Daily Gamecock at University of South Carolina \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			===Men's Club Lacrosse===

			The Gamecocks Men's Club Lacrosse team won the MCLA Division 1 National Championships in 2019<ref>{{Cite web \|last=MCLA \|date=2019-05-12 \|title=2019 MCLA National Championship: South Carolina Wins First-Ever MCLA Championship \|url=https://laxallstars.com/2019-mcla-national-championship-south-carolina-wins-first-ever-mcla-championship/ \|access-date=2022-09-06 \|website=Lacrosse All Stars \|language=en-US}}</ref> and 2022.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=South Carolina Repeats as MCLA Division I Champion \|url=https://www.usalaxmagazine.com/college/men/south-carolina-repeats-as-mcla-division-i-champion \|access-date=2022-09-06 \|website=www.usalaxmagazine.com \|language=en}}</ref>

			=== Club Baseball ===
			Founded in 2015, the South Carolina Club Baseball team competes in Division 1 of the National Club Baseball Association.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Team {{!}} NCBA \|url=https://clubbaseball.org/league/team/ \|access-date=2022-10-10 \|language=en-US}}</ref> The team finished first in the South Atlantic Conference's Eastern Region in 2020<ref name="Conference {{!}} NCBA">{{Cite web \|title=Conference {{!}} NCBA \|url=https://clubbaseball.org/league/conference/ \|access-date=2022-10-10 \|language=en-US}}</ref> and 2022.<ref name="Conference {{!}} NCBA"/> In 2020, then-school president ] recognized the team, and pledged to host an ice cream party for the team as a reward for sweeping rival ] in a two-game series in Columbia.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Simon \|first=Mollie R. \|title=USC president promises ice cream for beating Clemson. Here are the cones he'd have served last year \|url=https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/entertainment/2019/07/22/usc-president-promises-ice-cream-beating-clemson/1798471001/ \|access-date=2022-10-10 \|website=The Greenville News \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			==Titles, coaches, and facilities==
			The Gamecocks have won twelve national team championships: ], ], and ] NCAA Championships in women's basketball; ] & ] NCAA Championships in baseball; ] NCAA Championship in women's outdoor track & field; 2005, 2007, and 2015 National Championships in ]; and 2005, 2006, and 2007 ] National Championships in women's equestrian. Also, the men's and women's track & field teams have produced many NCAA individual champions, world championship medalists, and Olympic medalists. The baseball and basketball teams have also produced Olympic medalists.

			Other significant accomplishments include 2010 SEC Eastern Division Champions in football, NCAA runner-up four times in women's track & field (2000, 2001, 2003, 2005), NCAA runner-up four times in baseball (1975, 1977, 2002, 2012), 1993 NCAA runner-up in men's soccer, 2005 & 2006 ] champions in men's basketball, and the 1980 ] winner ].

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			\| ] East Champions: 7 (2016, 2012, 2011, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999)<br />SEC Champions: 3 (2011, 2002, 2000)<br />SEC Tournament Champions: 1 (2004)<br />] Tournament Appearances: 32<br />]: 11<br />NCAA Runner-Up: 4 (2012, 2002, 1977, 1975)<br />NCAA Champions: 2 (2011, 2010)<br />Olympic Medalists: 1 (2000)
	\| ] (2012)
	\| ]		\| ] (2024)
			\| ]
	\| ] East Champions: 6 (2012, 2011, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999)<br />SEC Championship: 3 (2011, 2002, 2000)<br />SEC Tournament Championship: 1 (2004)<br />] Tournament: 29 appearances<br />College World Series: 11 appearances<br/>NCAA Runner-Up: 4 (2012, 2002, 1977, 1975) <ref></ref><br/>NCAA Champion: 2 (2010, 2011)
	\|-		\|-
	\| rowspan="2" \| ]		\| rowspan="2" \| ]
	\| ]		\| ]
			\| ] Champions: 4 (1945, 1934, 1933, 1927)<br />Southern Conference tournament Champions: 1 (1933)<br />] Tournament Runner-Up: 2 (1970, 1957)<br />ACC Tournament Champions: 1 (1971)<br />SEC East Champions: 2 (2009, 1997)<br />SEC Champions: 1 (1997)<br />SEC Tournament Runner-Up: 2 (2006, 1998)<br />] Champions: 2 (2006, 2005)<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 9<br />NCAA Final Four: 1 (])<br />Olympic Medalists: 1 (1972)
	\| ] (2012)
			\| ] (2022)
	\| ]		\| ]
	\| ] Champions: 4 (1945, 1934, 1933, 1927)<br />Southern Conference Tournament: 1 (1933)<br />] Championship: 1 (1971)<br />ACC Tournament Runner-Up: 2 (1970, 1957)<br />SEC East Champions: 2 (2009, 1997)<br />SEC Championship: 1 (1997)<br />SEC Tournament Runner-Up: 2 (2006, 1998)<br />] Championships: 2 (2006, 2005)<br />NCAA Tournament: 8 appearances
	\|-		\|-
	\| ]		\| ]
			\| ] Champions: 1 (1979)<br />] Champions: 5 (1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)<br />Metro Conference tournament Champions: 3 (1986, 1988, 1989)<br />SEC Champions: 7 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2023)<br />SEC Tournament Champions: 6 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023)<br />] Tournament Appearances: 4<br />AIAW Final Four: 1 (1980, 3rd place)<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 18<br />NCAA Final Four: 6 (2015, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)<br />NCAA Championship: 3 (2017, 2022, 2024)<br />Olympic Medalists: 1 (2004)
	\| ] (2008)		\| ] (2008)
	\| ]		\| ]
	\| NWIT Tournament: 1 (1979)<br />] Regular Season: 5 (1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1986)<br />Metro Conference Tournament: 3 (1989, 1988, 1986)<br />SEC Regular Season: 2 (2014, 2015)<br/>SEC Tournament: 1 (2015)<br/>1980 AIAW Final Four <br />NCAA Tournament: 9 appearances
	\|-		\|-
	\| colspan="2" \| Women's ]		\| colspan="2" \| Women's ]
			\| Metro Conference Champions: 3 (1990, 1989, 1988)
	\| Stan Rosenthal (2001)		\| Stan Rosenthal (2001)
	\|		\|
	\| Metro Conference: 3 (1991, 1990, 1989)
	\|-		\|-
	\| colspan="2" \| Women's ]		\| colspan="2" \| Women's ]
			\| SEC Champions: 2 (2014, 2013)<br />] ] National Champions: 3 (2007, 2006, 2005)<br />NCEA National Champions: 3 (2015, 2007, 2005)
	\| Boo Duncan (1998)		\| Boo Duncan (1998)
	\|		\|
	\| National Champions: 2 (2007, 2005)<br />Hunt Seat National Champions: 3 (2007, 2006, 2005) <br /> SEC Champions: 2 (2013, 2014)
	\|-		\|-
	\| colspan="2" \| ]		\| colspan="2" \| ]
			\| Southern Conference Champions: 1 (1933)<br />ACC Champions: 1 (1969)<br />SEC East Champions: 1 (2010)<br />Bowl Appearances: 23 (9–14 record)<br />Heisman Trophies: 1 (1980 – ])
	\| ] (2005)
			\| ] (2020)
	\| ]		\| ]
	\| ACC Championship: 1 (1969)<br />SEC East Championship: 1 (2010)<br />Bowl Appearances: 20<br />Bowl Record: 8-12
	\|-		\|-
	\| rowspan="2" \| ]		\| rowspan="2" \| ]
			\| ]
	\| Men's
			\| ACC Runner-Up: 1 (1968)<br />ACC Champions: 1 (1964)<br />Metro Conference Individual Champions: 2 (1991, 1990)<br />Metro Conference Runner-Up: 5 (1990, 1989, 1988, 1986, 1984)<br />Metro Conference Champions: 1 (1991)<br />SEC Individual Champions: 2 (2015, 1998)<br />SEC Runner-Up: 4 (2015, 2013, 2008, 1998)<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 26<br />NCAA Regional Individual Champions: 2 (2001 West, 1999 East)<br />NCAA Regional Champions: 1 (2007 West)
	\| Bill McDonald (2007)		\| Bill McDonald (2007)
	\|		\|
	\| ACC Championship: 1 (1964)<br />Metro Conference Championship: 1 (1991)<br />NCAA Tournament: 19 appearances<br />2007 NCAA West Regional Champions
	\|-		\|-
	\| Women's		\| Women's
			\| Metro Conference Individual Champions: 1 (1989)<br />Metro Conference Champions: 1 (1990)<br />SEC Individual Champions: 2 (2002, 2001)<br />SEC Runner-Up: 1 (2015)<br />SEC Champions: 1 (2002)<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 24<br />NCAA Regional Individual Champions: 3 (2017 Columbus, 2010 East, 2008 East, 1995 East)<br />NCAA Regional Champions: 5 (2017 Columbus, 2016, 2015 East, 2012 East, 2010 East)
	\| Kalen Anderson (2007)		\| Kalen Anderson (2007)
	\|		\|
	\| Metro Conference: 1 (1990)<br />SEC Championship: 1 (2002)<br />NCAA Tournament: 14 appearances<br /> NCAA East Regional Championships: 2 (2010, 2012)
	\|-		\|-
	\| rowspan="2" \| ]		\| rowspan="2" \| ]
	\| ]		\| ]
			\| Metro Conference Champions: 1 (1993)<br />] Champions: 1 (2011)<br />Conference USA Tournament Champions: 2 (2010, 2005)<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 20<br />NCAA Runner-Up: 1 (1993)
	\| Mark Berson (1978)
			\| ] (2021)
	\| ]		\| ]
	\| Metro Conference: 1 (1993)<br />] Championship: 1 (2011)<br />Conference USA Tournament Championship: 2 (2010, 2005)<br />NCAA Tournament: 20 appearances<br />NCAA Runner-Up: 1 (1993)<ref>, p. 132</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\| \| ]		\| \| ]
			\| SEC Champions: 2 (2011, 2016)<br />SEC Tournament Champions: 2 (2009, 2019)<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 8
	\| Shelley Smith (2001)		\| Shelley Smith (2001)
	\| ]		\| ]
			\|-
	\| SEC Championship: 1 (2011)<br /> SEC Tournament Championship: 1 (2009)<br />NCAA Tournament: 6 appearances
			\| colspan="2" \| Beach Volleyball
			\| NCAA Tournament Appearances: 1
			\| Moritz Moritz (2014)
			\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| colspan="2" \| ]		\| colspan="2" \| ]
			\| SEC East Champions: 4 (2002, 2001, 1999, 1997)<br />SEC Champions: 1 (1997)<br />SEC Tournament Champions: 2 (2000, 1997)<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 18
	\| Beverly Smith (2010)		\| Beverly Smith (2010)
	\|		\|
	\| SEC Tournament: 2 (2000, 1997)<br />SEC Regular Season: 1 (1997)<br />SEC East: 4 (2002, 2001, 1999, 1997)<br />NCAA Tournament: 14 appearances
	\|-		\|-
	\| rowspan="2" \| ] & ]		\| rowspan="2" \| ] & ]
	\| Men's		\| Men's
			\| ACC Individual Champions: 8<br />Metro Conference Champions: 8 (1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984)<br />Metro Conference Individual Champions: 8<br />SEC Individual Champions: 5<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 30
	\| McGee Moody (2007)		\| McGee Moody (2007)
	\|		\|
	\| Metro Conference: 8 (1984, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91)
	\|-		\|-
	\| Women's		\| Women's
			\| Metro Conference Champions: 6 (1990, 1989, 1988, 1986, 1985, 1984)<br />Metro Conference Individual Champions: 4<br />SEC Individual Champions: 12<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 30<br />NCAA Individual Champions: 1 (2004 – )
	\| McGee Moody (2007)		\| McGee Moody (2007)
	\|		\|
	\| Metro Conference: 6 (1984, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90)<br />NIC: 4 (1986, 87, 88, 89)
	\|-		\|-
	\| rowspan="2" \| ]		\| rowspan="2" \| ]
	\| ]		\| ]
			\| ACC Champions: 1 (1968)<br />ACC Tournament Champions: 1 (1968)<br />Metro Conference Individual Champions: 3<br />Metro Conference tournament Champions: 6 (1991, 1990, 1989, 1987, 1986, 1985)<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 22<br />NCAA Individual Champions: 1 (2019 – )
	\| Josh Goffi (2010)
			\| ] (2010)
	\|
			\|
	\| ACC Regular Season: 1 (1968)<br />ACC Tournament: 1 (1968)<br />Metro Tournament: 6 (1991, 90, 89, 87, 86, 85)<br />NCAA Tournament: 19 appearances
	\|-		\|-
	\| ]		\| ]
			\| Metro Conference tournament Champions: 5 (1990, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985) <br />SEC Tournament Champions: 1 (2019)<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 29
	\| Kevin Epley
			\| Kevin Epley (2012)
	\|
			\|
	\| Metro Conference Tournament: 5 (1990, 88, 87, 86, 85)<br />NCAA Tournament: 19 appearances
	\|-		\|-
	\| rowspan="2" \| ]		\| rowspan="2" \| ]
	\| ]		\| ]
			\| ACC Individual Champions: 16 (indoor), 33 (outdoor)<br />Metro Conference Individual Champions: 32 (outdoor)<br />SEC Individual Champions: 23 (indoor), 26 (outdoor)<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 20 (indoor), 25 (outdoor)<br />NCAA Individual Champions: 8 (indoor), 10 (outdoor)<br />Olympic Medalists: 5
	\| (1996)		\| (1996)
	\|		\|
	\| NCAA Tournament: 20 appearances (indoor), 21 appearances (outdoor)<br />NCAA Individual Champions: Many<br />Olympic Medalists: Many<br />World Championship Medalists: Many
	\|-		\|-
	\| ]		\| ]
			\| Metro Conference Individual Champions: 5 (outdoor)<br />SEC Individual Champions: 22 (indoor), 46 (outdoor)<br />SEC Outdoor Champions: 3 (2005, 2002, 1999)<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 19 (indoor), 20 (outdoor)<br />NCAA Individual Champions: 14 (indoor), 14 (outdoor)<br />NCAA Indoor Runner-Up: 3 (2003, 2001, 2000)<br />NCAA Outdoor Runner-Up: 1 (2005)<br />NCAA Outdoor Champions: 1 (2002)<br />Olympic Medalists: 5
	\| (1996)		\| (1996)
	\|		\|
	\| SEC Championship: 3 (2005, 2002, 1999)<br />NCAA Tournament: 15 appearances (indoor), 16 appearances (outdoor)<br />NCAA Runner-Up: 1 (2005)<br />NCAA Championship: 1 (2002)<br />NCAA Individual Champions: Many<br />Olympic Medalists: Many<br />World Championship Medalists: Many
	\|-		\|-
	\| colspan="2" \|]		\| colspan="2" \|]
			\| Metro Conference tournament Champions: 1 (1984)<br />NCAA Tournament Appearances: 7
	\| Scott Swanson (2011)
			\| Dottie Hampton (2017)
	\|		\|
	\| Metro Conference: 1 (1984)<br />NCAA Tournament: 7 appearances
	\|}		\|}

			==Gamecocks in the Olympics==
	==See also==

	*]
			Baseball
	*]
			* ] (2000, United States, Shortstop, Gold Medal)
	*]

	*]
			Men's Basketball
	*]
			* ] (1972, United States, Guard, Silver Medal)
	*]
			* ] (2008, Lithuanian, Center)
	*]

	*]
			Women's Basketball
			* ] (2020, Canada)
			* ] (2012, Czech Republic, Center)
			* ] (2020, United States, 3x3)
			* ] (2004, United States, Point Guard, Gold Medal)
			* ] (2012, Croatia)
			* ] (2020, United States)

			Men's Swimming & Diving
			* ] (1964, Australia, Individual Medley)
			* Jean-Marie Arnould (1988, Belgium, Freestyle)
			* ] (1996, 2000, & 2004; Hungary; Individual Medley)
			* Tamas Batházi (2004, Hungary)
			* Gary Binfield (1988, Great Britain)
			* ] (2000, Spain)
			* ] (2000 & 2004, Hungary, Butterfly)
			* Rik Leishman (1992, Great Britain, Butterfly)
			* ] (2004, Hungary, Freestyle)
			* Akaram Mahmoud (2016, Egypt, Freestyle)

			Women's Swimming & Diving
			* Vivian Alberty (1996, Puerto Rico, Diving)
			* ] (1988, Belgium, Freestyle)
			* Shelly Cramer (1976 & 1980, Virgin Islands)
			* Michelle Davison (2000, United States, Diving)
			* ] (2004 & 2008, Trinidad and Tobago, Freestyle)
			* Anna Nyiry (1996, Hungary)
			* ] (2004, Great Britain, 3 Meter Springboard)
			* ] (2004, Cayman Islands, Freestyle & Butterfly)
			* ] (2016, South Africa, 3 Meter Springboard)

			Men's Track & Field
			* ] (2008, United States, 4 × 100 Meter Relay)
			* ] (2004; Virgin Islands; 100 Meters, 200 Meters, & 4 × 100 Meter Relay)
			* ] (2004, United States; 400 Meters, Silver Medal; 4 × 400 Meter Relay, Gold Medal)
			* ] (2008, United States, 4 × 100 Meter Relay)
			* ] (2012, United States, 110 Meter Hurdles, Silver Medal)
			* ] (1996, 2000, & 2004; Canada; Shot Put)
			* ] (2000, 2004, & 2008; United States; 110 Meter Hurdles; 2000 & 2004 Silver Medals)
			* ] (2000, Jamaica, 800 Meters)

			Women's Track & Field
			* Aliyah Abrams (2016, Guyana, 400 Meters)
			* ] (2004 & 2008, Jamaica, 4 × 100 Meter Relay, 2004 Gold Medal)
			* ] (2000, United States, 4 × 400 Meter Relay)
			* Kierre Beckles (2016, Barbados, 100 Meter Hurdles)
			* ] (2004 & 2012, United States, 400 Meter Hurdles, 2012 Silver Medal)
			* ] (2000, United States, Hammer Throw)
			* ] (2000 & 2004, Canada, Hammer Throw)
			* ] (2008, Jamaica, Long Jump)
			* ] (2008, 2012, & 2016, United States, 4 × 400 Meter Relay, 2008 Gold Medal)
			* ] (2000, Jamaica, 4 × 400 Meter Relay, Silver Medal)
			* ] (2008, United States, 4 × 100 Meter Relay)
			* ] (1996, 2000, & 2004, American Samoa, Hammer Throw & Shot Put)
			* Jeannelle Scheper (2016, St. Lucia, High Jump)
			* ] (2004 & 2008, Jamaica, 400 Meter Hurdles)
			* ] (2008, United States, 400 Meter Hurdles)
			* ] (2000 & 2004, The Bahamas, 400 Meters, 2004 Gold Medal)

			==Championships==

			===NCAA team championships===

			South Carolina has won 6 NCAA team national championships.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/champs_records_book/Overall.pdf \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=2015-05-24 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140320185655/http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/champs_records_book/Overall.pdf \|archive-date=2014-03-20 }}</ref>

			*'''Men's (2)'''
			**] (2): 2010, 2011
			*'''Women's (4)'''
			**] (1): 2002
			**] (3): 2017, 2022, 2024
			*see also
			**]
			**]

			===Other national team championships===
			Below are the 9 national team titles that were not bestowed by the NCAA:

			* Men’s
			**Lacrosse (2):] National Champions: (2019, 2022)
			**Hockey (1): ] National Champions: (2024)
			**Bowling:Club sport National Champions (1976)
			* Women's
			**] (6):
			***NCEA Hunt Seat National Champions (3): 2005, 2006, 2007
			***NCEA Overall National Champions (3): 2005, 2007, 2015

			==Rivalries==
			{{see also\|Carolina–Clemson rivalry}}

			South Carolina's foremost rival is ]. The two institutions are separated by just over {{convert\|125\|mi}} and have been bitter rivals since Clemson's founding in 1889. A heated rivalry continues to this day for a variety of reasons, including the historic tensions regarding their respective charters along with the passions surrounding their athletic programs. The annual South Carolina-Clemson football game is the longest uninterrupted series in the ] and the third longest uninterrupted series overall, first played in 1896 (four years after South Carolina's inaugural season), and played every year from 1909 to 2019.<ref> {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070710085334/http://www.ncaa.org/library/records/football/football_records_book/2006/2006_d1_football_records_book.pdf \|date=2007-07-10 }}, p. 111.</ref> The 2020 football game did not occur due to scheduling amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but the rivalry was resumed in the 2021 football season and remains ongoing through the 2023 football season. Their baseball programs consistently qualify for the NCAA playoffs and frequently earn berths to the ] in Omaha, Nebraska.

			South Carolina continues to develop rivalries with other members of the SEC's ]. South Carolina's main SEC rival has been the ] due to its proximity and the many years of competition before the Gamecocks joined the SEC. The "Halloween Game" against the ] has the potential to be a big football game every year. Another notable rivalry within the East Division is the Gamecocks' men's soccer rivalry with the ]. The only two SEC members that sponsor varsity men's soccer have played in the same conference since 2005, first in ] and now in the ], with their games known as the ].

			When South Carolina was a member of the ] (1953–1971), there was an intense rivalry with the ], particularly in basketball, since ] had coached UNC but moved to ] to coach the Gamecocks. The rivalry was renewed in football during the 2007 season, with the Gamecocks defeating the Tar Heels 21–15.

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Intercollegiate sports teams of the University of South Carolina Athletic teams representing University of South Carolina

South Carolina Gamecocks

University	University of South Carolina
Conference	SEC (primary) Sun Belt (men's soccer) Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (beach volleyball)
NCAA	Division I (FBS)
Athletic director	Jeremiah Donati
Location	Columbia, South Carolina
Varsity teams	21 (9 men's, 12 women's)
Football stadium	Williams-Brice Stadium
Basketball arena	Colonial Life Arena
Baseball stadium	Founders Park
Softball stadium	Carolina Softball Stadium
Soccer stadium	Eugene E. Stone III Stadium
Tennis venue	Carolina Tennis Center
Volleyball arena	Carolina Volleyball Center
Other venues	Wheeler Beach (beach volleyball)
Mascot	Cocky (official) Sir Big Spur (live) Big Spur (previous)
Nickname	Gamecocks
Fight song	"The Fighting Gamecocks Lead the Way"
Colors	Garnet and black
Website	gamecocksonline.com

The South Carolina Gamecocks represent the University of South Carolina in the NCAA Division I.

The University of South Carolina uses "Gamecocks" as its official nickname and mascot. While the men's teams were traditionally known as the Fighting Gamecocks and the women's teams were previously known as the Lady Gamecocks, this distinction was discontinued in part to eliminate any gender bias in the athletic department and in part to counter misconceptions about the gamecock mascot endorsing bloodsport.

All of the university's varsity teams compete at the Division I level of the NCAA, and all but men's soccer and women's beach volleyball compete in the Southeastern Conference. Men's soccer competes in the Sun Belt Conference and women's beach volleyball competes in the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association because the SEC does not sponsor those sports.

The athletic department is supported with private money from the Gamecock Club. It was originally formed as the B.A.M. ("Buck-A-Month") Club in 1939 and 1940 to benefit the athletic programs from privately raised funds.

The university's athletic programs have earned eleven national team titles and produced many Olympians. Gamecock fans are known for their passion – sportscaster Tim Brando was quoted as saying, "You won't find any more loyal fans in the country than those who follow the South Carolina Gamecocks."

Athletics history

Nickname and colors

"Garnet and black" have been used by the University of South Carolina as its colors ever since the family of J. William Flinn presented a banner composed of those colors to the football team in November 1895, although there was no official adoption of the colors at that time. In 1900, the football team was first referred to as the "Gamecocks" by The State newspaper. The nickname was a reference to the fighting tactics of General Thomas Sumter, the Revolutionary War hero known as the Fighting Gamecock. Given that garnet and black were already in use and also the dominant colors on a gamecock, the university gradually adopted "Gamecocks" and "garnet and black" as the official nickname and colors for its athletic teams.

Conference history

The University of South Carolina was a member of the Southern Conference for men's basketball and football from 1922 until it became a founding member of the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1953. The Gamecocks officially withdrew from the ACC on June 30, 1971, the result of football head coach Paul Dietzel opposing a conference rule that required a minimum 800 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score when awarding athletic scholarships.

USC then competed as an independent until 1983 when it joined the Metro Conference for all sports except football (which the Metro did not sponsor) and men's soccer. In 1991, the Gamecocks joined the Southeastern Conference when it increased its membership to 12 schools and split into two divisions. Since joining the SEC, the Gamecocks have been part of the league's East Division.

Men's soccer continued to compete as an independent since the SEC does not sponsor men's soccer, but joined the Metro Conference for the 1993 and 1994 seasons and competed in Conference USA from 2005 to 2021. After that season, South Carolina, along with fellow SEC member Kentucky (the only other SEC member with varsity men's soccer), moved that sport to the Sun Belt Conference. Women's beach volleyball competed as an independent before joining the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association for the 2016 season (2015–16 school year).

Sports sponsored

Men's sports	Women's sports
Baseball	Basketball
Basketball	Beach volleyball
Football	Cross country
Golf	Equestrian
Soccer	Golf
Swimming & diving	Soccer
Tennis	Softball
Track & field	Swimming & diving
	Tennis
	Track & field
	Volleyball
– includes both indoor and outdoor.

South Carolina sponsors team in 9 men's and 12 women's NCAA sanctioned sports. All programs compete in the Southeastern Conference with the exception of the men's soccer program which competes in the Sun Belt Conference and the women's beach volleyball program competes in the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association.

Baseball

Main article: South Carolina Gamecocks baseball

The baseball team represents the University of South Carolina in NCAA Division I college baseball. South Carolina has posted 29 NCAA Tournament appearances, 11 College World Series berths, and two National Championships: 2010 and 2011. Since joining the Southeastern Conference in 1992, the team has competed in the Eastern division, where they have won seven divisional titles, three regular season conference championships (2000, 2002, 2011) and one SEC Tournament championship (2004).

Paul Mainieri is the current head coach. Between 2010 and 2012 the Gamecocks set two NCAA records for postseason success: the most consecutive NCAA tournament wins (22) and the most consecutive wins in the College World Series (12). The team plays its home games at Carolina Stadium (Founders Park), which opened on February 21, 2009.

Men's basketball

Main article: South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball

The men's basketball team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Gamecocks won Southern Conference titles in 1927, 1933, 1934, and 1945, and then they gained national attention under hall of fame coach Frank McGuire, posting a 205–65 record from 1967 to 1976, which included the 1970 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship, 1971 ACC Tournament title, and four consecutive NCAA tournament appearances from 1971 to 1974.

The program also won the 1997 SEC championship, National Invitation Tournament (NIT) titles in 2005 and 2006, and a share of the 2009 SEC Eastern division title. Most recently, the Gamecocks won the 2017 NCAA East Regional Championship, reaching the Final Four for the first time in school history. Lamont Paris is the current head coach, and the team plays at the 18,000-seat Colonial Life Arena.

Women's basketball

Main article: South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball

The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the Southeastern Conference. During the 1980s, the Gamecocks won five regular season Metro Conference championships and three conference tournament championships. Under their current head coach, 3-time olympic gold medalist Dawn Staley, the program continues to build on their accomplishments, winning the SEC regular season championship 4 years in a row (2014–2017) and the SEC tournament championship 3 years in a row (2015–2017).

Under Staley, the Gamecocks have earned a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament 4 consecutive seasons (2014–2017). The 2015 season also saw the team win its first out of two NCAA regional championships (2015, 2017) and advance to the Final Four for the first time in school history. The Gamecocks won the 2017, 2022 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, and 2024 NCAA Dvision I tournament National Championships. The Gamecocks share a home with the South Carolina men's basketball team at the 18,000-seat Colonial Life Arena.

Football

Main article: South Carolina Gamecocks football

The football team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the NCAA and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Williams-Brice Stadium, the 20th largest stadium in college football.

Accomplishments include the 2010 SEC East title, the 1969 ACC championship, and numerous bowl victories and top 25 rankings. In 1980, George Rogers won the Heisman Trophy. Players inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame include George Rogers and Sterling Sharpe. The current head coach is Shane Beamer.

Women's track and field

Main article: South Carolina Gamecocks women's track and field

The South Carolina Gamecocks women's track and field team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the SEC, where they have won three conference championships (1999, 2002, 2005). The team has been coached by Curtis Frye since 1997, won the 2002 NCAA Women's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championship, and includes many Olympic medalists, such as Aleen Bailey, Natasha Hastings, and Tonique Williams-Darling.

† ordered by revenue contribution to USC Athletic Department in FY2012.

Notable non-varsity sports

Club Rugby

Founded in 1967, the University of South Carolina rugby team is the oldest club sport at the school. The team plays Division 1 college rugby in the Southeastern Collegiate Rugby Conference against its SEC rivals. The rugby team finished second in the SCRC conference in 2013 and reached the national playoffs. The team improved and finished first in the SCRC conference in 2014, again qualifying for the national playoffs.

South Carolina rugby offers scholarships to certain athletes of up to $60,000 over a four-year period. The rugby team is supported by the Carolina Rugby Foundation and by the Carolina Men's Rugby Endowment Fund. The rugby team has been led since 2011 by head coach Mark Morris.

Club Ice Hockey

The South Carolina Club Hockey team, nicknamed "Cock Hockey", is the schools non-varsity men's ice hockey club founded in 2001 by John Lipscomb and Jared Hopkins. Today, the club competes in Division I of College Hockey South (CHS), the non-varsity Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). In 2024, the team won the Division I AAU National Championship, beating Buffalo 4-1 after they upset No. 1 seed Tampa 6-4.

The South Carolina Women's Club Hockey was created as a founding member of the College Hockey South women's division in 2023.

Men's Club Lacrosse

The Gamecocks Men's Club Lacrosse team won the MCLA Division 1 National Championships in 2019 and 2022.

Club Baseball

Founded in 2015, the South Carolina Club Baseball team competes in Division 1 of the National Club Baseball Association. The team finished first in the South Atlantic Conference's Eastern Region in 2020 and 2022. In 2020, then-school president Robert Caslen recognized the team, and pledged to host an ice cream party for the team as a reward for sweeping rival Clemson University in a two-game series in Columbia.

Titles, coaches, and facilities

The Gamecocks have won twelve national team championships: 2017, 2022, and 2024 NCAA Championships in women's basketball; 2010 & 2011 NCAA Championships in baseball; 2002 NCAA Championship in women's outdoor track & field; 2005, 2007, and 2015 National Championships in women's equestrian; and 2005, 2006, and 2007 Hunt Seat National Championships in women's equestrian. Also, the men's and women's track & field teams have produced many NCAA individual champions, world championship medalists, and Olympic medalists. The baseball and basketball teams have also produced Olympic medalists.

Other significant accomplishments include 2010 SEC Eastern Division Champions in football, NCAA runner-up four times in women's track & field (2000, 2001, 2003, 2005), NCAA runner-up four times in baseball (1975, 1977, 2002, 2012), 1993 NCAA runner-up in men's soccer, 2005 & 2006 NIT champions in men's basketball, and the 1980 Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers.


Sport		Titles	Current Head Coach (since)	Venue
Baseball		SEC East Champions: 7 (2016, 2012, 2011, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999) SEC Champions: 3 (2011, 2002, 2000) SEC Tournament Champions: 1 (2004) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 32 College World Series: 11 NCAA Runner-Up: 4 (2012, 2002, 1977, 1975) NCAA Champions: 2 (2011, 2010) Olympic Medalists: 1 (2000)	Paul Mainieri (2024)	Founders Park
Basketball	Men's	Southern Conference Champions: 4 (1945, 1934, 1933, 1927) Southern Conference tournament Champions: 1 (1933) ACC Tournament Runner-Up: 2 (1970, 1957) ACC Tournament Champions: 1 (1971) SEC East Champions: 2 (2009, 1997) SEC Champions: 1 (1997) SEC Tournament Runner-Up: 2 (2006, 1998) NIT Champions: 2 (2006, 2005) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 9 NCAA Final Four: 1 (2017) Olympic Medalists: 1 (1972)	Lamont Paris (2022)	Colonial Life Arena
Basketball	Women's	NWIT Champions: 1 (1979) Metro Conference Champions: 5 (1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991) Metro Conference tournament Champions: 3 (1986, 1988, 1989) SEC Champions: 7 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2023) SEC Tournament Champions: 6 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023) AIAW Tournament Appearances: 4 AIAW Final Four: 1 (1980, 3rd place) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 18 NCAA Final Four: 6 (2015, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) NCAA Championship: 3 (2017, 2022, 2024) Olympic Medalists: 1 (2004)	Dawn Staley (2008)	Colonial Life Arena
Women's Cross country		Metro Conference Champions: 3 (1990, 1989, 1988)	Stan Rosenthal (2001)
Women's Equestrian		SEC Champions: 2 (2014, 2013) NCEA Hunt Seat National Champions: 3 (2007, 2006, 2005) NCEA National Champions: 3 (2015, 2007, 2005)	Boo Duncan (1998)	One Wood Farm
Football		Southern Conference Champions: 1 (1933) ACC Champions: 1 (1969) SEC East Champions: 1 (2010) Bowl Appearances: 23 (9–14 record) Heisman Trophies: 1 (1980 – George Rogers)	Shane Beamer (2020)	Williams-Brice Stadium
Golf	Men's	ACC Runner-Up: 1 (1968) ACC Champions: 1 (1964) Metro Conference Individual Champions: 2 (1991, 1990) Metro Conference Runner-Up: 5 (1990, 1989, 1988, 1986, 1984) Metro Conference Champions: 1 (1991) SEC Individual Champions: 2 (2015, 1998) SEC Runner-Up: 4 (2015, 2013, 2008, 1998) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 26 NCAA Regional Individual Champions: 2 (2001 West, 1999 East) NCAA Regional Champions: 1 (2007 West)	Bill McDonald (2007)	Cobblestone Park
Golf	Women's	Metro Conference Individual Champions: 1 (1989) Metro Conference Champions: 1 (1990) SEC Individual Champions: 2 (2002, 2001) SEC Runner-Up: 1 (2015) SEC Champions: 1 (2002) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 24 NCAA Regional Individual Champions: 3 (2017 Columbus, 2010 East, 2008 East, 1995 East) NCAA Regional Champions: 5 (2017 Columbus, 2016, 2015 East, 2012 East, 2010 East)	Kalen Anderson (2007)	Cobblestone Park
Soccer	Men's	Metro Conference Champions: 1 (1993) Conference USA Champions: 1 (2011) Conference USA Tournament Champions: 2 (2010, 2005) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 20 NCAA Runner-Up: 1 (1993)	Tony Annan (2021)	Stone Stadium (The Graveyard)
Soccer	Women's	SEC Champions: 2 (2011, 2016) SEC Tournament Champions: 2 (2009, 2019) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 8	Shelley Smith (2001)	Stone Stadium (The Graveyard)
Beach Volleyball		NCAA Tournament Appearances: 1	Moritz Moritz (2014)	Carolina Beach Volleyball Complex
Softball		SEC East Champions: 4 (2002, 2001, 1999, 1997) SEC Champions: 1 (1997) SEC Tournament Champions: 2 (2000, 1997) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 18	Beverly Smith (2010)	Beckham Field
Swimming & Diving	Men's	ACC Individual Champions: 8 Metro Conference Champions: 8 (1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984) Metro Conference Individual Champions: 8 SEC Individual Champions: 5 NCAA Tournament Appearances: 30	McGee Moody (2007)	The Carolina Natatorium
Swimming & Diving	Women's	Metro Conference Champions: 6 (1990, 1989, 1988, 1986, 1985, 1984) Metro Conference Individual Champions: 4 SEC Individual Champions: 12 NCAA Tournament Appearances: 30 NCAA Individual Champions: 1 (2004 – Allison Brennan)	McGee Moody (2007)	The Carolina Natatorium
Tennis	Men's	ACC Champions: 1 (1968) ACC Tournament Champions: 1 (1968) Metro Conference Individual Champions: 3 Metro Conference tournament Champions: 6 (1991, 1990, 1989, 1987, 1986, 1985) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 22 NCAA Individual Champions: 1 (2019 – Paul Jubb)	Josh Goffi (2010)	Carolina Tennis Stadium
Tennis	Women's	Metro Conference tournament Champions: 5 (1990, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985) SEC Tournament Champions: 1 (2019) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 29	Kevin Epley (2012)	Carolina Tennis Stadium
Track and Field	Men's	ACC Individual Champions: 16 (indoor), 33 (outdoor) Metro Conference Individual Champions: 32 (outdoor) SEC Individual Champions: 23 (indoor), 26 (outdoor) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 20 (indoor), 25 (outdoor) NCAA Individual Champions: 8 (indoor), 10 (outdoor) Olympic Medalists: 5	Curtis Frye (1996)	Weems Baskin Track Facility
Track and Field	Women's	Metro Conference Individual Champions: 5 (outdoor) SEC Individual Champions: 22 (indoor), 46 (outdoor) SEC Outdoor Champions: 3 (2005, 2002, 1999) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 19 (indoor), 20 (outdoor) NCAA Individual Champions: 14 (indoor), 14 (outdoor) NCAA Indoor Runner-Up: 3 (2003, 2001, 2000) NCAA Outdoor Runner-Up: 1 (2005) NCAA Outdoor Champions: 1 (2002) Olympic Medalists: 5	Curtis Frye (1996)	Weems Baskin Track Facility
Women's volleyball		Metro Conference tournament Champions: 1 (1984) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 7	Dottie Hampton (2017)	Volleyball Competition Facility

Gamecocks in the Olympics

Baseball

Adam Everett (2000, United States, Shortstop, Gold Medal)

Men's Basketball

Kevin Joyce (1972, United States, Guard, Silver Medal)
Marijonas Petravicius (2008, Lithuanian, Center)

Women's Basketball

Laeticia Amihere (2020, Canada)
Ilona Burgrova (2012, Czech Republic, Center)
Allisha Gray (2020, United States, 3x3)
Shannon Johnson (2004, United States, Point Guard, Gold Medal)
Iva Sliskovic (2012, Croatia)
A'ja Wilson (2020, United States)

Men's Swimming & Diving

Alex Alexander (1964, Australia, Individual Medley)
Jean-Marie Arnould (1988, Belgium, Freestyle)
István Batházi (1996, 2000, & 2004; Hungary; Individual Medley)
Tamas Batházi (2004, Hungary)
Gary Binfield (1988, Great Britain)
Javier Botello (2000, Spain)
Zsolt Gaspar (2000 & 2004, Hungary, Butterfly)
Rik Leishman (1992, Great Britain, Butterfly)
Tamás Szűcs (2004, Hungary, Freestyle)
Akaram Mahmoud (2016, Egypt, Freestyle)

Women's Swimming & Diving

Vivian Alberty (1996, Puerto Rico, Diving)
Isabelle Arnould (1988, Belgium, Freestyle)
Shelly Cramer (1976 & 1980, Virgin Islands)
Michelle Davison (2000, United States, Diving)
Sharntelle McLean (2004 & 2008, Trinidad and Tobago, Freestyle)
Anna Nyiry (1996, Hungary)
Tracey Richardson (2004, Great Britain, 3 Meter Springboard)
Heather Roffey (2004, Cayman Islands, Freestyle & Butterfly)
Julia Vincent (2016, South Africa, 3 Meter Springboard)

Men's Track & Field

Leroy Dixon (2008, United States, 4 × 100 Meter Relay)
Adrian Durant (2004; Virgin Islands; 100 Meters, 200 Meters, & 4 × 100 Meter Relay)
Otis Harris (2004, United States; 400 Meters, Silver Medal; 4 × 400 Meter Relay, Gold Medal)
Rodney Martin (2008, United States, 4 × 100 Meter Relay)
Jason Richardson (2012, United States, 110 Meter Hurdles, Silver Medal)
Brad Snyder (1996, 2000, & 2004; Canada; Shot Put)
Terrence Trammell (2000, 2004, & 2008; United States; 110 Meter Hurdles; 2000 & 2004 Silver Medals)
Marvin Watts (2000, Jamaica, 800 Meters)

Women's Track & Field

Aliyah Abrams (2016, Guyana, 400 Meters)
Aleen Bailey (2004 & 2008, Jamaica, 4 × 100 Meter Relay, 2004 Gold Medal)
Miki Barber (2000, United States, 4 × 400 Meter Relay)
Kierre Beckles (2016, Barbados, 100 Meter Hurdles)
Lashinda Demus (2004 & 2012, United States, 400 Meter Hurdles, 2012 Silver Medal)
Dawn Ellerbe (2000, United States, Hammer Throw)
Michelle Fournier (2000 & 2004, Canada, Hammer Throw)
Chelsea Hammond (2008, Jamaica, Long Jump)
Natasha Hastings (2008, 2012, & 2016, United States, 4 × 400 Meter Relay, 2008 Gold Medal)
Charmaine Howell (2000, Jamaica, 4 × 400 Meter Relay, Silver Medal)
Mechelle Lewis (2008, United States, 4 × 100 Meter Relay)
Lisa Misipeka (1996, 2000, & 2004, American Samoa, Hammer Throw & Shot Put)
Jeannelle Scheper (2016, St. Lucia, High Jump)
Shevon Stoddart (2004 & 2008, Jamaica, 400 Meter Hurdles)
Tiffany Williams (2008, United States, 400 Meter Hurdles)
Tonique Williams-Darling (2000 & 2004, The Bahamas, 400 Meters, 2004 Gold Medal)

Championships

NCAA team championships

South Carolina has won 6 NCAA team national championships.

Men's (2)
- Baseball (2): 2010, 2011
Women's (4)
- Outdoor track and field (1): 2002
- Basketball (3): 2017, 2022, 2024
see also
- SEC NCAA team championships
- List of NCAA schools with the most NCAA Division I championships

Other national team championships

Below are the 9 national team titles that were not bestowed by the NCAA:

Men’s
- Lacrosse (2):MCLA National Champions: (2019, 2022)
- Hockey (1): AAU National Champions: (2024)
- Bowling:Club sport National Champions (1976)
Women's
- Equestrian (6):
  - NCEA Hunt Seat National Champions (3): 2005, 2006, 2007
  - NCEA Overall National Champions (3): 2005, 2007, 2015

Rivalries

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Founded: 1801
Students: 34,099
Endowment: $809.9 million

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Hockey

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Roller derby

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Rugby union

USA Rugby	Charleston Outlaws Columbia Rhinos

Soccer

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