COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina seashore volleyball head coach Moritz Moritz introduced the Gamecocks’ spring schedule, the tenth season of competitors for this system. Throughout the 30-game schedule, the Gamecocks will face eight of the 16 groups that made up the 2022 NCAA match discipline and 12 matches towards groups that completed final season ranked within the American Volleyball Coaches Affiliation’s (AVCA) Prime-20 ballot.
The Gamecocks are coming off a 20-12 document in 2022, the sixth consecutive full season with a minimum of 20 wins, and the staff is on a streak of 59 polls in a row ranked nationally. Individually, three Gamecocks who received 20 matches return to the lineup – Lauren Wilcock, Kaeli Crews and Hannah Mackenhausen – and within the offseason the roster was bolstered by one other sturdy recruiting class and a trio of transfers – Allison Coens (LSU), Rebeca Olariu (School of Charleston) and Simone Priebe (Pepperdine).
The season opens on the highway with the Seminole Seaside Bash, hosted by Florida State. The primary day of competitors options duals towards Cal Poly and FIU on Saturday, Feb. 25, with duals towards Washington and the host Seminoles on Saturday.
Cal Poly
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Cal Poly leads the all-time collection, 2-0 ( Since 2019). Within the final assembly, the Mustangs received, 4-1 (February 22, 2020).
Each earlier conferences between the 2 sides have are available in opening sport of the season, coincidentally each have been additionally performed in Tallahassee.
Cal Poly completed the 2022 season ranked tenth nationally, qualifying for the NCAA match and ending with a 23-17 total document.
FIU
South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 6-5 ( Since 2014). Within the final assembly, the Gamecocks received, 4-1 (February 27, 2021).
The Gamecocks received 4 straight within the collection, from 2016-17, then have cut up the final 4 conferences.
FIU completed the 2022 season ranked sixteenth nationally with a 22-11 total document.
Washington
This would be the first assembly between the 2 packages.
South Carolina is not any stranger to PAC-12 competitors, Washington would be the fifth member of the convention the Gamecocks have confronted all-time and is one in all three PAC-12 faculties on the schedule this spring. The Gamecocks have a mixed document of 5-5 towards PAC-12 faculties in program historical past.
Washington completed 12-20 in 2022 beneath a brand new head coach, within the fall their prime pair completed fourth total on the AVCA Pairs Nationwide Championship.
Florida State
Florida State leads the all-time collection, 18-0 ( Since 2014). Within the final assembly, the Seminoles received, 5-0 (March 19, 2022).
The Seminoles have received the CCSA convention championship all six years that the match was held.
Florida State completed the 2022 season ranked 2nd nationally, falling within the nationwide championship to Southern Cal, with a 33-11 total document.
Week two has the staff touring out west for the Tiger Seaside Problem, hosted by LSU. The 2-day match options three matches on day one, capped by an evening sport towards the host Tigers. The Gamecocks will face two opponents for the primary time, North Alabama on March 4 and Southeastern Louisiana on March 5.
UAB
South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 10-1 ( Since 2014). Within the final assembly, the Gamecocks received, 3-2 (April 2, 2022).
The Gamecocks have received 5 video games in a row over the Blazers.
UAB completed the 2022 season with a 17-18 total document.
North Alabama
This would be the first assembly between the 2 packages.
The Lions compete within the ASUN Convention.
UNA completed the 2022 season with a 16-14 total document, a program document for many wins in a single season.
LSU
LSU leads the all-time collection, 13-2 (Since 2014). Within the final assembly, LSU received 5-0 (April 29, 2022).
South Carolina has made 4 journeys to Baton Rouge within the all-time collection, most lately in 2021.
LSU completed the 2022 season ranked fifth nationally, qualifying for the NCAA match and ending with a 32-12 total document.
Central Arkansas
South Carolina is 1-0 within the all-time collection; the 2 groups met for the primary time final season with the Gamecocks profitable 5-0 on March 4.
The Bears compete within the ASUN Convention.
Central Arkansas completed the 2022 season with a 17-16 total document.
Southeastern Louisiana
This would be the first assembly between the 2 packages.
Southeastern is beginning up 12 months 4 and can lean on three seniors who completed 2022 with 20 wins as people.
The Lions completed the 2022 season with a 12-21 total document.
The spring’s first house weekend shall be March 10-11 with the Carolina Problem. The Gamecock play at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday and 11 and three on Saturday, renewing three regional rivalries and beginning the weekend with their first assembly ever with Stephen F. Austin.
Stephen F. Austin
This would be the first assembly between the 2 packages.
SFA is becoming a member of the Solar Belt Convention for the 2023 season, transferring over from the ASUN.
The Woman Jacks completed the 2022 season with a 14-20 total document.
Stetson
Stetson leads the all-time collection, 8-3 ( Since 2016). Within the final assembly, the Hatters received, 3-2 (April 1, 2022).
The Hatters have received 4 video games in a row after the Gamecocks took three of the earlier 4 matchups. Stetson is 4-0 on Wheeler Seaside; total the house staff within the collection holds only a 1-6 document.
Stetson completed the 2022 season ranked 14th nationally, qualifying for the NCAA match with a 23-17 total document.
Tulane
South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 11-3 (Since 2015). Within the final assembly, Tulane beat the Gamecocks within the CCSA convention match with a 3-2 win on April 28, snapping a six-game dropping streak.
Tulane added a pair of veteran transfers (Molly Ebertin, USC and Abby Jackson, FAU) to a roster that’s already loaded with eight returning starters who have been within the staff’s postseason lineup.
The Wave completed the 2022 season with a 24-13 total document and have been receiving votes for the AVCA top-20 rankings.
UNCW
South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 11-0 ( Since 2016). Within the final assembly, the Gamecocks received, 4-1 (April 9, 2022).
The Seahawks made a splash of their first season with the ASUN Convention, profitable 25 video games as a staff and returning 5 people who received 20 or extra matches in 2022.
UNCW completed the 2022 season with a 25-11 total document. The win whole set a program document.
Again on the highway for week 4, the Gamecocks will face their deepest discipline of the spring with The March to Could match in Gulf Shores, Ala. Together with going through UAB and Florida State for the second time, South Carolina additionally takes on 2021 nationwide champion UCLA, Loyola Marymount and Mercer over the three-day weekend.
UCLA
UCLA received the primary and solely earlier assembly, defeating the Gamecocks 5-0 on March 31, 2018.
South Carolina is not any stranger to PAC-12 competitors, UCLA is the fifth member of the convention the Gamecocks have confronted all-time and is one in all three PAC-12 faculties on the schedule this spring. The Gamecocks have a mixed document of 5-5 towards PAC-12 faculties in program historical past.
UCLA completed the 2022 season ranked third nationally, reaching NCAA match semifinal and ending with a 34-9 total document.
UAB
South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 10-1 ( Since 2014). Within the final assembly, the Gamecocks received, 3-2 (April 2, 2022).
The Gamecocks have received 5 video games in a row over the Blazers.
UAB completed the 2022 season with a 17-18 total document.
LMU
Loyola Marymount received the primary and solely earlier assembly, defeating the Gamecocks 5-0 on March 8, 2020.
The Lions have loved back-to-back 30-win seasons and return 4 ladies who began for them within the NCAA match.
LMU completed the 2022 season ranked 4th nationally, reaching NCAA match semifinal and ending with a 32-9 total document.
Florida State
Florida State leads the all-time collection, 18-0 ( Since 2014). Within the final assembly, the Seminoles received, 5-0 (March 19, 2022).
The Seminoles have received the CCSA convention championship all six years that the match was held.
Florida State completed the 2022 season ranked 2nd nationally, falling within the nationwide championship to Southern Cal, with a 33-11 total document.
Mercer
South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 8-1 ( Since 2014). Mercer received the primary assembly within the collection, 3-2, however have solely taken three factors whole within the eight ensuing wins for the Gamecocks.
The Gamecocks have swept the final 4 conferences with the Bears, together with three wins throughout the 2022 season.
The Bears completed the 2022 season with a 7-27 total document.
The staff closes out March with the Gamecock Grand Slam. The Gamecock play at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, headlined by a Sunday afternoon showdown with regional rival Georgia State to shut out the weekend.
Houston Christian
South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 3-0 ( Since 2019). Within the final assembly, the Gamecocks received, 4-1 (March 21, 2021).
That is the primary assembly between the 2 groups that received’t be at a impartial location.
Houston Christian completed the 2022 season with a 14-22 total document and return each members of its two winningest pairs from final spring.
Arizona State
South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 2-1 ( Since 2015). Within the final assembly, the Gamecocks received, 3-2 (March 31, 2019).
The Solar Devils are one in all three PAC-12 faculties on the schedule this spring. The Gamecocks have a mixed document of 5-5 towards PAC-12 faculties in program historical past.
Arizona State completed with a 17-15 document in 2022, the second-most wins in a season in program historical past, and return 4 of its prime 5 people primarily based on wins from final spring.
Tampa
South Carolina received the primary and solely earlier assembly between the 2 sides, profitable 5-0 on Feb. 23, 2019.
The Spartans confronted 11 nationally ranked opponents in 2022 and return three people who received 15 or extra matches final spring.
Tampa completed 17-15 in 2022 and positioned third within the AVCA Small School Championship match.
Georgia State
Georgia State leads the all-time collection, 9-7 ( Since 2014). Within the final assembly, the Panthers received, 3-2 (April 15, 2022).
The Panthers had maybe the most effective season in program historical past in 2022 and return six starters from their NCAA match run, together with the Ferary sisters and their 37-2 season document as a pair.
Georgia State completed the 2022 season ranked seventh nationally, falling within the quarterfinal spherical of the NCAA match, with a 28-13 total document.
After an open weekend, the Gamecocks make a return journey to Georgia State for the Diggin’ Duals match in Atlanta. Together with rematches towards three regional rivals, South Carolina will even tackle UT Martin for the primary time.
UAB
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South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 10-1 ( Since 2014). Within the final assembly, the Gamecocks received, 3-2 (April 2, 2022).
The Gamecocks have received 5 video games in a row over the Blazers.
UAB completed the 2022 season with a 17-18 total document.
Stetson
Stetson leads the all-time collection, 8-3 ( Since 2016). Within the final assembly, the Hatters received, 3-2 (April 1, 2022).
The Hatters have received 4 video games in a row after the Gamecocks took three of the earlier 4 matchups. Stetson is 4-0 on Wheeler Seaside; total the house staff within the collection holds only a 1-6 document.
Stetson completed the 2022 season ranked 14th nationally, qualifying for the NCAA match with a 23-17 total document.
Georgia State
Georgia State leads the all-time collection, 9-7 ( Since 2014). Within the final assembly, the Panthers received, 3-2 (April 15, 2022).
The Panthers had maybe the most effective season in program historical past in 2022 and return six starters from their NCAA match run, together with the Ferary sisters and their 37-2 season document as a pair.
Georgia State completed the 2022 season ranked seventh nationally, falling within the quarterfinal spherical of the NCAA match, with a 28-13 total document.
UT Martin
That is the primary assembly between the 2 packages.
The Skyhawks return six starters from their NCAA match staff, together with particular person wins chief Kayla Carrell (24-1 within the fourth flight).
UT Martin completed the 2022 season with a 17-9 document and received the Ohio Valley Convention auto-bid to the NCAA match earlier than falling to the eventual nationwide champion Southern Cal within the first spherical.
The common season closes out at house with the Palmetto Invitational, April 14-15. The Gamecocks shall be put to the take a look at towards 4 long-standing regional rivals; Friday April 14 the staff hosts FGCU and Coastal Carolina and Saturday’s closing day pits the staff towards Jacksonville and School of Charleston. This system will rejoice its senior class on the 14th with a ceremony earlier than the 5:30 twin with the Chanticleers.
FGCU
South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 4-2 ( Since 2016). Within the final assembly, the Eagles received, 3-2 (April 15, 2022).
FGCU returns each members from its prime three pairs from final season, the place it set a program document with 29 wins.
The Eagles completed the 2022 season ranked twentieth nationally, ending with a 29-9 total document.
Coastal Carolina
South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 11-0 ( Since 2016). Within the final assembly, the Gamecocks received, 4-1 (April 16, 2022).
The Chanticleers return three of their 4 particular person wins leaders, every went for 20 or extra.
Coastal Carolina completed the 2022 season with an 18-16 total document.
Jacksonville
South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 6-2 ( Since 2014). Within the final assembly, the Gamecocks received, 5-0 (April 1, 2022).
The Dolphins have been the primary opponent the Gamecocks ever defeated, as South Carolina opened the all-time collection with a 3-2 win on March 8, 2014.
Jacksonville completed the 2022 season with an 10-27 total document.
School of Charleston
South Carolina leads the all-time collection, 15-2 ( Since 2014). Within the final assembly, the Gamecocks received, 5-0 (April 15, 2022).
The Cougars shall be stocked with returning expertise, with six starters with 20 or extra wins in 2022 are again on the sand this spring.
Charleston completed the 2022 season with a 22-13 total document.
Dates for the CCSA match this season are April 27-29, once more hosted in Huntsville, Ala. and the NCAA match shall be Could 6-8 in Gulf Shores, Ala.
The staff is trying to construct momentum after a powerful fall exhibition season. It began Oct. 8 with an all-day pairs match at house, internet hosting UNCW, School of Charleston and Coastal Carolina, with a mixed 28-4 document for the Gamecocks. The staff hit the highway subsequent, touring to Huntsville Oct. 28-29 for the Collegiate Seaside Bash and a discipline of over 75 pairs and 10 groups. The bigger discipline didn’t decelerate the staff’s success, South Carolina completed the two-day match with a 39-15 document – the win whole and win share led all groups in attendance.
The staff cut up up for the ultimate weekend of the autumn, because the AVCA hosted the first-ever Collegiate Pairs Nationwide Championship Nov. 4-6, additionally in Huntsville. The Gamecocks acquired two bids for the match, sending Skylar Allen and Simone Priebe in a single pair and Kaeli Crews and Hannah Mackenhausen within the different. Allen and Priebe completed eleventh total within the discipline of 64 pairs, Crews and Mackenhausen positioned fiftieth.
This spring, attendance at house matches on Wheeler Seaside is once more open to most of the people. Fan entrance is barely permitted on the north facet of the ability by way of the principle gate and solely groups and game-day personnel are permitted on the sand floor.
For continued updates on the staff, observe the Gamecocks on Twitter and Instagram.
Around the GamecockScoop headquarters, we’re still all chasing publisher Caleb Alexander. Caleb leads all in the straight up picks and against the spread. Against the spread, Caleb is beating a lot of the experts. (Still need to remind everyone this for fun and not meant to be gambling advice).
Nationally, its a pretty quiet week before college football enters what conference realignment has left intact of rivalry week. There are still three top-25 matchups this weekend with a handful of other games that could impact the playoffs. It should be a good week for Gamecock fans too enjoy some college football with their feet up, assuming the Terriers play along.
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This week’s guest picker is another specialist, former walk-on Thomas Hooper. Hooper was a member of the Garnet and Black from 2004-2007. He was 3-for-3 in his career on extra points, adding PATs after some memorable Gamecock touchdowns. In 2004, he converted the point after following a 65-yard TroyWilliamson touchdown and a 57-yard Ko Simpson pick-6, both against UGA. Hooper then connected on an EXP after an 88-yard Bobby Wallace TD run against Middle Tennessee State in 2006. Hooper and his family live in greater Montgomery, AL area today.
#5 Indiana (10-0) +13.5 @ #2 Ohio State (9-1): 12:00 on FOX
The Buckeyes will be playing in their fifth-of-six straight noon kickoffs to end the 2024 regular season. Why is this game not in primetime? What happens to Indiana if Ohio State win this game by 24+ points? Do the Hoosiers still make the playoff with a paper-thin resume? They can’t play for the Big Ten title if they lose in the Shoe on Saturday. If Indiana wins they are in the Big Ten title game even if they somehow stumble to lowly Purdue. Ohio State gets in the Big Ten title game by winning out by beating Indiana and Michigan or by beating Indiana and having Penn State lose one of their final two games. Ohio State is 79-12-5 against Indiana all-time. Ronald Reagan was president the last time the Hoosiers beat Ohio State. (1988). OSU has won 29-in-a-row in this series.
#9 Ole Miss (8-2) -10.5 @ Florida (5-5): 12:00 on ABC
This is game the Rebels need to take seriously. Florida is playing much better football over the last month. They aren’t as good as Ole Miss but playing in the Swamp is always difficult. The Rebels are in a great spot at #9 in playoff rankings. If they take care of business against the Gators and next week verses rival Mississippi State, they are likely missing the SEC Championship Game and sitting at 10-2 waiting to see what Big Ten location they are traveling to play. Ole Miss path to Atlanta is unlikely: the Rebs needs to win out plus have Alabama lose one more game, Vanderbilt beat Tennessee, and Texas A&M lose out. That would give Texas the No. 1 seed and create only a two-way tie for second place between Georgia and Ole Miss in which the Rebels would get the No. 2 seed as a result of their head-to-head victory. If it’s a three-way tie for second with Georgia, Tennessee and Ole Miss, Georgia would get the nod.
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In case you were wondering: former Gamecock Pup Howard currently has 37 total tackles with one sack, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries for Florida.
#13 SMU (9-1) -9.5 @ Virginia (5-5): 12:00 on ESPN2
Let’s take a peak at the ACC Championship scenarios for SMU:
Clemson, Miami and SMU are the only three teams still remaining.
Clemson finished its ACC schedule at 7-1 in league play, while both Miami (vs. Wake Forest, at Syracuse) and SMU (at Virginia, vs. California) each have two remaining conference games. If both the Hurricanes and Mustangs win out, they will face off in the ACC Championship. That’s also the case if SMU only drops one of its final two games. Clemson will be on the outside looking in with one exception if the following happens:
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Virginia beats SMU and Virginia Tech and Pitt beat Louisville. Due to the record of conference opponents: Clemson would get nod. I think.
Sam Houston (8-2) +6 @ Jacksonville State (7-3): 12:00 on CBSSN
The Conference USA schedule makers need to placed in charge of all college football scheduling. Why? There are four schools still left in the hunt for the CUSA title game and they all play each the final two weeks of the season. Western Kentucky and Liberty meet in VA this weekend and Sam Houston heads to Jacksonville State. Next weekend Jax St plays at WKU and Liberty goes to SHSU. Will it matter in terms of the playoff? No. Every team in the CUSA has at least two losses overall. Boise State, Tulane, Memphis, Army and Louisiana are all ahead of the winner of this game.
Charleston Southern (1-10) +33.5 @ Florida State (1-9): 1:30 streaming on ESPN+
No one on the planet imagined FSU vs CSU would be the Week 14 Toilet Bowl, but here we are.
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Mike Norvell has gone from King of the Hill to….whatever is at the bottom of the hill. The Seminoles have had an epic meltdown. At the end of 2023, FSU was huffing and puffing at the ACC and demanding a higher payout for the schools that won more games. That chatter has quickly quieted down, leaving only Clemson debating if they should still push for more than they deserve.
CSU is one of the worst programs in the FCS and doesn’t stand much of a chance to win this game. However, they have the opportunity to make one lasting impression during a televised matchup. This will be four straight seasons with a losing record for the Buccaneers.
#4 Penn State (9-1) -12 @ Minnesota (6-4): 3:30 on CBS
Penn State is in a great position right now despite their best win being over 7-3 Illinois. All they have to do is beat Minnesota and Maryland and they are not only in the playoff, but they get to host a first-round game. They aren’t going to the Big Ten title game unless Ohio State beats Indiana and loses to Michigan and the Nittany Lions win out. Penn State might be in the best position of any at-large team with a strength of schedule at #32. If Penn State loses to either Minnesota or Maryland – they shouldn’t receive a bid.
#14 BYU (9-1) +3.5 @ #21 Arizona State (8-2): 3:30 on ESPN
The Big XII still has nine schools mathematically alive for their conference title game but BYU and Arizona State, along with Colorado, all control their own destiny. (Upset alert -part II, Colorado is only a -2.5 road favorite against Kansas. Remember the Jayhawks just knocked off BYU last week). Iowa State can advance to the Big XII game if they win out and BYU and Colorado both lose another game. BYU secures their spot with a win plus a Utah win (Utah hosts Iowa State). Colorado secures their spot with a win and wins by both Utah and BYU. The Sun Devils have won three-in-a-row. BYU has looked sluggish in their last two games.
Wofford (5-6) +42.5 @ #18 South Carolina (7-3): 4:00 streaming on SEC+
Gone are the days of the dreaded Wofford triple-option and chop blocks the week before the Clemson game. South Carolina has played Wofford twice before the Palmetto Bowl, in 2012 and 2017. The Gamecocks are 1-1 against Clemson after playing the Terriers the week before. Basketball is heating up and the football regular season is winding down, check back at GamecockScoop daily for the best Gamecock coverage on Al Gore’s internet.
#19 Army (9-0) +14 vs. #6 Notre Dame (9-1) (Yankee Stadium): 7:00 on NBC
Notre Dame has played on two opponents home field this season. The last such occasion was September 14 at one-win Purdue. To be fair, Georgia Tech wanted to move their game to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to capitalize on a larger gate. As it stands now, the Irish are in the playoff as long as they don’t stumble to either Army or Southern Cal on the road. With a win in the Bronx, Army will leapfrog Boise State as the highest ranked Group of Five conference champion. Army is also already locked into the American title game and will play Tulane. The location of that game will be determined after Army hosts UTSA next weekend.
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#7 Alabama (8-2) -14 @ Oklahoma (5-5): 7:30 on ESPN
Alabama is probably going to the SEC Championship yet again if they win. They will be a multi-score favorite at home against Auburn next week. If the Tide win out they are 99% going to Atlanta. That number goes to 100% if Missouri beats Mississippi State this weekend and the Tide win their last two. Bama would win all multi-team tiebreakers due to conference opponent strength of record. Opposing the Tide is likely to be either Texas or Texas A&M, although watch out this weekend as the Aggies are only a -2.5 favorite against 4-6 Auburn. Vegas smells an upset. Brent Venables is going to get an early look at the portal with Bama and at LSU left on the Sooners schedule.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Omar Croskey scored 20 points as South Carolina State beat Alabama A&M 82-70 on Friday night.
Croskey went 7 of 12 from the field (6 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Bulldogs (3-3). Davion Everett scored 12 points while finishing 5 of 6 from the floor and added five rebounds.
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The Bulldogs (3-3) were led in scoring by Anthony Bryant and Chad Moodie with 16 points apiece. Lorenzo Downey had 14 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Sophia Boman and Sophia Romine scored in the second half to lift the Gophers to a 2-1 victory over South Carolina in the second round of the NCAA women’s soccer tournament on Friday in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The Gophers (14-4-3) advanced to the third round of the NCAA tournament for only the third time in program history and the first time since 2010. On Sunday, the Gophers will play the winner of North Carolina/Santa Clara, who played later Friday.
South Carolina, in the NCAA tournament for the 12th consecutive season, took a 1-0 lead on Katie Shea’s goal in the eighth minute.
Boman’s eighth goal of the season, coming on a penalty kick in the 56th minute, tied the match. Fellow graduate student Romine gave the Gophers the lead 13 minutes later, scoring on a shot from nearly 30 yards out on her fifth goal of 2024.
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In the Gophers’ 2-0 victory over South Dakota State in the first round on Nov. 15, Boman scored both goals in the second half, one on a penalty kick.
Gophers sophomore goalkeeper Sarah Martin made one save as the Gophers had an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal.
South Carolina defeated East Carolina 6-0 in the first round.
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