Thornwell keeps No. 24 Gamecocks perfect with 86-76 win
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Sindarius Thornwell has seen too many tight, physical games go against South Carolina the past two seasons. He's glad the 24th-ranked Gamecocks are now on the... JANUARY 3, 2016
Much uncertainty remains in SEC heading into league play
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) As the Southeastern Conference heads into league competition, it remains tough to figure which teams stand as defending champion Kentucky's biggest competiti... JANUARY 1, 2016
No. 24 South Carolina beats Francis Marion 78-56
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina coach Frank Martin has leaned on his upperclassmen most of this season and they've responded well. The Gamecocks are nationally ranked for the f... DECEMBER 31, 2015
Francis Marion-South Carolina Preview
The best start in more than 80 years and first national ranking since 2004 won't have any opponent trembling when South Carolina opens SEC play next week. DECEMBER 29, 2015
Top 25 Capsules
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Bryn Forbes scored a career-high 32 points and No. 1 Michigan State needed overtime to beat Oakland 99-93 on Tuesday night, the Spartans' first game witho... DECEMBER 23, 2015
Notice helps No. 25 South Carolina beat St. John's 75-61
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) South Carolina got off to a slow start in its first game as a ranked team since 2004. DECEMBER 23, 2015
Mitchell's 18 leads No. 2 South Carolina to 78-63 win
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) When No.2 South Carolina needed someone to make a big shot, the Gamecocks again turned to their Southeastern Conference player of the year. DECEMBER 23, 2015
Feeling blue, Devils? Duke falls out of top 10 in AP poll
Feeling blue, Devils? Duke falls out of top 10 in AP poll DECEMBER 21, 2015
Mitchell scores 17 to lead No. 2 South Carolina to 88-57 win
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) The Southeastern Conference might want to watch out. The league's reigning player of the year is starting to feel better. DECEMBER 20, 2015
What was better than Sindarius Thornwell's dunk? The call by the announcer
What was better than Sindarius Thornwell's dunk? The call by the announcer DECEMBER 19, 2015
South Carolina beats Clemson to open 10-0 for first time in 82 years
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) Michael Carrera scored 14 points and freshman PJ Dozier had 13 as South Carolina gave up most of a 20-point lead befo... DECEMBER 19, 2015
UAB rolls over South Carolina Upstate 96-54
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Dirk Williams scored a career-best 22 points as UAB rolled over South Carolina Upstate 96-54 on Wednesday night. DECEMBER 17, 2015
Coates leads No. 2 South Carolina women past Hampton, 86-48
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina forward Alaina Coates isn't sure she did herself any favors last weekend with a triple-double against Winthrop. DECEMBER 17, 2015
South Carolina beats Drexel 79-54, improves to 9-0
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Freshman PJ Dozier finished with a career-high 16 points to lead South Carolina to a 79-54 victory over Drexel Tuesday night. DECEMBER 16, 2015
Miami enters women's hoops poll at No. 23; UConn still No. 1
Katie Meier and her Miami Hurricanes had a tiring start to their season with 10 games in 23 days. Now after finishing that difficult stretch without a loss, the Hurricanes entered... DECEMBER 14, 2015
Coates' triple-double leads No. 2 South Carolina to easy win
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) With No. 2 South Carolina's 86-37 win Sunday over Winthrop essentially decided in the first quarter, the only drama left was whether Alaina Coates could get th... DECEMBER 13, 2015
SC only D-I with perfect men's, women's basketball teams
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner had quick answer ready the past few weeks when supporters asked about the school's poor football season. DECEMBER 12, 2015
Wilson's career-best 28 leads No. 2 South Carolina over Duke
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) In a physical game against a top 15 team, No. 2 South Carolina couldn't hit an outside shot. Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley knew where she had to turn. DECEMBER 6, 2015
South Carolina goes to 7-0 with 81-63 win over South Florida
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina beat South Florida 81-63 on Saturday, posting a 19-0 run in the game's first three minutes and fighting off a second-half comeback. DECEMBER 6, 2015
Top women's teams have already been challenged this season
NEW YORK (AP) The women's basketball season is only a few weeks old and the top teams already have been challenged more than in the previous decade. DECEMBER 2, 2015
UConn remains No. 1 in AP women's hoops poll
Tony Bozzella didn't want Seton Hall to just be a one-hit wonder. DECEMBER 1, 2015
UConn remains No. 1 in AP women's hoops poll
Tony Bozzella didn't want Seton Hall to just be a one-hit wonder. NOVEMBER 30, 2015
BC-AP Sports Preview Digest
Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Saturday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST: NOVEMBER 28, 2015
Wilson lifts No. 2 South Carolina past No. 16 Arizona State
HONOLULU (AP) With No. 2 South Carolina in a back-and-forth game with No. 16 Arizona State, Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley figured the team with the final possession would win it. NOVEMBER 28, 2015
Unbeaten South Carolina starts strong under Frank Martin
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina coach Frank Martin was confident his team would get off to a good start. The Gamecocks are doing just that. NOVEMBER 25, 2015