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Everything LaNorris Sellers said following South Carolina's spring game
Following the Garnet and Black Spring Game, LaNorris Sellers spoke to the media on Friday. Here is everything he had to say.
How much progress do you think was made? Is there one issue that you think you guys might be working on for the season?
“I mean, we’re always gonna have issues, because of spring ball with a bunch of new guys coming in. Just got to keep up the chemistry, keep going, stuff like that. But yeah, we definitely have improved as a team, I would say.”
LaNorris, could you just give your assessments on the quarterbacks and what you saw from all of them tonight?
“Yeah, I mean, I saw Air (Noland), they did some good stuff with what they had. I know sometimes we have like, pressures like that. This is like footwork, stepping up in the pocket, stuff like that. Cutter (Woods) came out, did his thing. He had a couple of passes. He ran in for a touchdown. I mean, Luke (Doty) has been here forever; he did his thing. Same thing with Dante (Reno), he went out there and did his thing. They did everything and worked with what they had, moved the ball when they needed, to get stuff done.”
Two for you real quick, working with Rodney Newsom tonight, obviously the snap went over your head. What happened on that play there?
“I just think it was a mistake on his part. I mean, it happens. First game in Williams-Brice, stuff like that. So I understand.”
Shane was just in here a minute ago, saying, you know, if at the end of the spring, Boaz (Stanley) would probably be the starting center for you guys right now. From working with him in the spring and stuff, what has that been like? What does he bring to the table that you like?
“Smart guy. He’s physical, super positive, always happy. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him down. He’s always smiling. No matter what, if it’s good or bad. He just knows what he’s doing. He has a lot of experience at the college level.”
LaNorris, what did you see from the young receivers? Brian Rowe and Malik Clark made some big plays. Your brother was out there as well.
“I mean, they just showed up all spring, so it wasn’t really a surprise. We knew what they had coming in out of high school. So, I mean, we have good players. They can come in and play. Donovan Murph coming in. So we’ve got to be ready to play. And they showed how they are.”
How has your life changed with NIL? Just going out, taking pictures. People know you, how’s your life changed last year?
“It is crazy. It’s going in public, like you said, we do some picture stuff. Just everybody knows you can’t really go in public without being like recognized now.”
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LaNorris, what are you going to spend most time this summer? And what do you want to improve on most? And the second question is, can you critique your brother’s first appearance at Williams-Brice Stadium?
“So I just want to focus on the little things, like footwork, assisting, like I said earlier. Just being more patient, anticipation, stuff like that. Just like the small details. And then my brother, I mean, if you’re gonna fair catch a punt, fair catch it as you catch it. And if you catch an outbreak route, don’t run back into it where the defense is coming from. It’s not going to go good for you.”
I’m sure you had a routine last summer with your receivers. Is there anything that you know you’re going to change for this summer’s routine?
“Yeah, we probably did do it more just because they’re freshmen. I think we had more older guys last year. We had freshmen coming in, so we just got to do it more, make sure they understand, like, why we do things. Understand like reading coverages or routes, bringing flat, keep them high. Make sure to come back to the ball, like, curve off, stuff like that.”
You had the Heisman Trophy tag kind of circulating your name as of late. Is it weird hearing that and hearing your name and those types of conversations and or do you think about it at all?
“I won’t say it’s weird. It’s definitely different. But I mean, I still got to go ahead and play, so I don’t like looking into it too much, but we all have goals.”
The spring game is kind of unique in its structure. How much does tonight scratch the itch for you guys to get back out there?
“Just gets a team to compete in the game setting. I know we practice stuff, but it’s not it’s nothing like an actual game.”
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Dawn Staley adds pro player Alicia Tournebize to South Carolina roster for this season
Alicia Tournebize, a 6-foot-4 basketball player from France, is enrolling at South Carolina and will begin playing for coach Dawn Staley this season.
The program announced the news on Dec. 22, explaining that she “will join the team following the holiday break and begin classes at the start of the spring 2026 semester.”
Tournebize, 18, played for Tango Bourges Basket, a professional basketball club in France. She was seen dunking in multiple games, according to social media.
The No. 3 Gamecocks (12-1) have played with at most 10 players but mostly eight or nine this season, battling illness and injuries. Staley lost star forward to an ACL tear Chloe Kitts in September.
South Carolina closes non-conference play on Dec. 28 (noon ET, SEC Network) before opening SEC play against Alabama on Jan. 1 (2 p.m. ET, SEC Network+).
“Alicia has an incredible skill set and basketball IQ,” Staley said in the news release. “She has great touch around the rim, can shoot it out to the 3-point line and is a shot blocker.”
Her mother Isabelle Fijalkowski played at Colorado and was drafted into the WNBA by the Cleveland Rockets where she played from 1997-98 before returning to play in Europe. Fijalkowski is getting inducted in the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.
Alicia Tournebize will play for South Carolina, Dawn Staley this season
Staley has been in need of depth long before the season officially started.
Ashlyn Watkins announced in July she’s taking the year off instead of returning and then not long after, Kitts got injured. Kitts enrolled early three years ago, joining the 2022-23 team in December 2022 like Tournebize is doing.
South Carolina signed two recruits out of high school already, Kaeli Wynn and Kelsi Andrews, but Staley said neither will enroll early so it appeared as though she would play a full season with only 10 players until now.
Tournebize will likely work her way into the lineup the same way Adhel Tac and Maryam Dauda have behind starters Madina Okot and Joyce Edwards. Edwards is leading the team with 22 points per game, Okot is averaging 15.6.
South Carolina sits 261st of 359 Division I teams in bench points, averaging 17.0 per game so if Tournebize brings offensive production, it’ll greatly enhance Staley’s depth during conference play.
On her visit, Tournebize went to the South Carolina football game on Nov. 22 with some players and then watched the women’s basketball game on Nov. 23 against Queens.
She sat behind the bench, similar to where Wynn sat during an exhibition game on her visit in October.
Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at LKesin@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X@Lulukesin and Bluesky@bylulukesin.bsky.social
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South Carolina Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Dec. 21, 2025
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 21, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
Evening: 7-2-5, FB: 4
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
Evening: 3-7-0-4, FB: 4
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
Evening: 14
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
08-15-23-27-33
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple ways to claim prizes, depending on the amount won:
For prizes up to $500, you can redeem your winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Simply present your signed winning ticket at the retailer for an immediate payout.
Winnings $501 to $100,000, may be redeemed by mailing your signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For security, keep copies of your documents and use registered mail to ensure the safe arrival of your ticket.
SC Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
For large winnings above $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. To claim, bring your signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and your Social Security card for identity verification. Winners of large prizes may also set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for convenient direct deposit of winnings.
Columbia Claims Center
1303 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Claim Deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.
For more details and to access the claim form, visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.
When are the South Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Pick 4: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash Pop: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Palmetto Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Carolina editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Former Pa. high school football star, record-setting college QB dies at 52
Former Altoona Area High School multi-sport star Steve Taneyhill died this past week after a battle with cancer. He was 52 years old.
Taneyhill went on to attend the University of South Carolina and played quarterback for the Gamecocks following his impressive high school career.
South Carolina announced Taneyhill’s death Monday morning.
“Gamecock Nation mourns the loss of Steve Taneyhill, a pillar of Gamecock history,” South Carolina posted on X. “Our thoughts are with his loved ones. Rest in peace, Steve.”
Taneyhill played for the Gamecocks from 1992-95, setting numerous school records during that time.
He finished his college career with 8,782 passing yards and 62 passing touchdowns. He was inducted into the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006.
Steve Taneyhill was named the Freshman of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 1992.
In 1994, he led South Carolina to its first bowl win in program history as the Gamecocks beat West Virginia in the Carquest Bowl.
Taneyhill led South Carolina in passing all four of his college football seasons. He finished his college career with eight 300-yard passing games, including six during his senior year.
Following his playing career, Taneyhill was a successful high school football coach at both Chesterfield High School and Union High School in South Carolina.
Gamecocks fans took to X and shared memories of Taneyhill following his death.
“Gamecock Football wasn’t cool when they entered the SEC. But, Steve Taneyhill made it ok to feel like they belonged,” one fan said. “He was a great, honest guy. Thank you, Steve. Thanks so much, man.”
Former South Carolina assistant coach Justin Stepp added: “Absolutely loved Steve Taneyhill! Was an incredible player and even better person! Praying for his family & those that were close with him!”
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