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Everything Mizzou’s Eli Drinkwitz Said After Loss to South Carolina

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November 17, 2024

Everything Mizzou’s Eli Drinkwitz Said After Loss to South Carolina

The Missouri Tigers suffered their third loss of the season Saturday at South Carolina, falling 34-30 in a tight game with five lead changes. Missouri scored a go-ahead touchdown with 1:10 remaining but could not seal the deal, allowing a six-play, 70-yard touchdown drive in 47 seconds.

Here’s a full transcript of what head coach Eli Drinkwitz had to say following the loss.

Opening Statement:

“Coach [Shane] Beamer and his football team, they earned it right there on that last drive and hats off to them. Disappointed for our guys that we couldn’t find a way to win. Had opportunities, both in the first half and second half, and just didn’t execute well enough when we needed to in order to win the game.”

“Really proud of them. Proud of both sides of the ball. The fourth-down stops by the defense to get us back in going on a little run right there. Both sides of the ball did what they needed to do. We just came up short. In the second half, defensively, we couldn’t get off the field right there on the last drive, and in the first half, we went 0-for-six, three of those in the red zone. That’s the difference in the game.”

On the mindset of his team during close games:

“I just think there’s a relentlessness that our team plays with and believes in. Just didn’t have enough tonight.”

On the performance of Missouri’s pass rushing unit:

“I thought they did some really good things, but our inability to get him on the ground on that last drive was bad.”

On Brady Cook’s performance:

“Gutty performance, led his team down there, played well. Obviously we missed some third downs, and that’s going to be something that we have to assess. But I thought he did everything he could to give us a chance to win.”

On his message to his team:

“Don’t hang your heads. This is college football on the road versus a ranked team. Gave yourself a chance to win. You didn’t get it done. We got two games left to go finish. So, you can be disappointed, but we can’t be devastated and we won’t hang our heads.”

On the offense’s struggles in the red zone:

“Ultimately, I think that’s the difference in the game. In the first half, we had the fourth-down stop and then had the turnover, and didn’t get any points off the turnover, with the missed field goal, went three-and out right there and the sack. And our inability to convert third downs in the red zone in the first half was why we were behind and ultimately, the difference in the score. IF any of those are touchdowns, it’s different game.”

On the explosive passes let up by the defense:

“They were getting separation in man, and we weren’t able to get to the quarterback. We’re gonna have to reassess what we’re doing there.”

On the confusion with South Carolina’s failed fourth-down conversion in the fourth quarter:

“The explanation that I got was they had a miscommunication on their sideline to give it a first down, and the guy on our sideline knew that it was not the mark needed to be measured, and so it was just a miscommunication, and that’s why they measured it.”

On Luther Burden III’s touchdown:

“We had a different play called. They pressed, quarterback adjusted it with the wide receiver, and he had a great release, great football throw and one handed catch. Dissapointed that we wasted that.”

On Nate Noel and the offensive line’s performance:

“They were able to get Brady comfortable. We end edup giving the two sacks, but it was on the last drive in the last play the first half. So, quarterback had plenty of protection. We were able to keep the defensive ends off balance, and we did what we needed to. We just didn’t execute right there at the end to finish it, we didn’t execute on third downs in the red zone.”

On Brady Cook and Nate Noel returning from injury to play:

“They’re tough guys. Man, this Brotherhood’s not for soft people.”

On the decision to elect to receive the opening kick:

“We wanted to take the ball and go down and score, and we did, but we needed to execute on that third down. We just felt like having an opportunity to try to take control of the atmosphere.”

On the decision to attempt a two-point conversion after scoring their first touchdown:

“Down 15, and so you can either wait late and see how it goes, or you can go for two there and then figure out if it’s a two-possession game, which is what we did. So went for it. ends up allowing us to kick the field goal and then knowing we need a touchdown late. So it’s just a different way to play it. I felt like when we scored, I think there’s maybe five minutes left to go in the third quarter, and they had one possession, we had one possession. So I kind of needed to force the issue on what was going to be the timing of the rest of the game.”

On Brady Cook’s toughness to return from injury:

“I’m proud of him for competing and demonstrating toughness.”

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Top 10 women's sports moments in 2024: South Carolina's perfect season to Olympic golds

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December 28, 2024

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Top 10 women's sports moments in 2024: South Carolina's perfect season to Olympic golds

On Her Turf’s Natalie Esquire and Callie Fin reflect on their top women’s sports moments from the year, from gold medal Olympic wins, historic WNBA finals and plenty of strong comeback stories.

1) Gamecocks cap perfect season with NCAA title win over Iowa

The University of South Carolina Gamecocks completed their undefeated season after they bested Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75 in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. In 2023, they had fallen in the semifinals to the Hawkeyes. Led by the legendary Dawn Staley, who racked up multiple coach of the year accolades, and Kamilla Cardoso, star defensive player of the year, the Gamecocks secured their third national championship title. “When young people lock in and have a belief, and have a trust, and their parents have that same trust, this is what can happen,” Staley said after the win. “They made history. They etched their names in the history books.”

CLEVELAND, OHIO – APRIL 07: Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates after beating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament National Championship at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 07, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. South Carolina beat Iowa 87-75 (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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2) New York Liberty win first WNBA Championship

The New York Liberty, an original WNBA franchise, won its first ever WNBA championship, defeating the Minnesota Lynx, 67-62, and going 3-2 in the series. The 2024 season was record-breaking across the league, with soaring attendance numbers and viewership. The No. 1 seeded Liberty had reached the final five other times, including falling to the Aces in 2023, but had never won. The 2024 title marked the first basketball championship win for New York in 48 years, and Ellie the Elephant celebrated accordingly.

3) U.S. women’s gymnastics reclaims team gold at Olympics

Led by Simone Biles, the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team reclaimed team gold at the Paris Olympics. After taking home silver in 2020, all eyes were on Team USA’s redemption tour and Biles’ return to Olympic competition after she withdrew from Tokyo with the twisties. The squad featured Tokyo returners Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee and Jade Carey. The Americans had a 3.602 led over Italy heading into the final rotation, where Biles delivered her triple-twist double on the floor to clinch the U.S.’s fourth ever gold medal in the event.

USA Gymnastics team final paris 2024 — PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 30: Biles Simone, Carey Jade, Chiles Jordan, Lee Sunisa and Hezly Rivera of Team United States celebrate after winning the Artistic Gymnastics – Women’s Team Final on day 4 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sheng Jiapeng/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

4) Katie Ledecky four-peats in 800m freestyle at Paris Olympics

On the anniversary of her first gold medal in the women’s 800m freestyle (August 3, London 2012), Katie Ledecky took home her fourth consecutive medal in the event in Paris. In a gritty, neck-and-neck race, Ledecky held off Australian star Ariarne Titmus, who was 11 years old when Ledecky won her first gold in the event. With the win, Ledecky now has 14 Olympic medals, nine of them gold, making her the most decorated U.S. woman athlete to compete in the Olympics.

katie ledecky 800m paris 2024 — Katie Ledecky of United States of America reacts after winning the gold medal in the swimming 800m Freestyle Women Final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at La Defense Arena. Paris (France), August 03rd, 2024 (Photo by Deepbluemedia/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)

5) USWNT tops Brazil to win gold at Paris Olympics

The USWNT took home its fifth gold medal in Paris after a tight, 1-0 match against Brazil. The win came just 70 days after Emma Hayes started her tenure as head coach, her new leadership a breath of fresh air for a program that last won gold in 2012 and settled for bronze in 2016. The self-proclaimed “Triple Espresso” trio of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson powered the team through an undefeated tournament. The match was also Marta’s last international game, with her retirement pending at the end of 2024.

USWNT Gold medal paris 2024 — PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 10: (L-R) Alyssa Naeher , Emily Fox , Naomi Girma , Trinity Rodman , Lynn Williams , Mallory Swanson , Sophia Smith , Tierna Davidson , Jaedyn Shaw , Rose Lavelle , Samantha Coffey , Casey Murphy , singing the national anthem after winning the Women’s Gold Medal match between Brazil and United States of America during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Parc des Princes on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

6) USATF comes from behind to win gold in 4x100m relay

Anchored by Sha’Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha Terry and Gabby Thomas earned the team’s first medal in eight years with their gold medal finish in the 4x100m relay. Richardson came from behind in fourth place to secure the gold, 0.07 seconds ahead of Great Britian and Germany in a tight-knit, rainy race. It was Thomas’ second Olympics, while everyone else made their Olympic debuts.

Women's 4x100 T&F Paris 2024 — PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 09: Sha’carri Richardson looks across to Daryll Neita of Team Great Britain before she accelerates to the line to win the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Final for the USA on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

7) USA Basketball wins 8th straight Olympic gold in thriller

The USA Women’s Basketball team added to its undefeated streak at the Olympics, defeating the host France in a close 67-66 game. With the gritty win, the U.S. earned its eighth consecutive gold medal and has now won 61 games in a row at the Olympics, beginning all the way back in 1992. Led by A’Ja Wilson and her 21 points and head coach Cheryl Reeves, the team became the first team in any sport in Olympic history to win eight straight golds.

USA Women's Basketball Paris 2024 — USA’s players celebrate after winning the women’s Gold Medal basketball match between France and the USA during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris on August 11, 2024. (Photo by Damien MEYER / AFP) (Photo by DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images)

8) Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks her own world record

What can’t she do? Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was the defending gold medalist in the women’s 400m hurdles heading into Paris. She not only secured gold once again, but finished in 50.37, .28 seconds faster than her world record time she set in June at the Olympic trials and demolished the Olympic record of 51.46.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone 400m Paris — PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of Team United States competes in the Women’s 400m Hurdles Final on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

9) Coco Gauff rallies to win first WTA Finals title

20-year-old Coco Gauff became the youngest player since 2004 to win the WTA Finals, after a season filled with ups and downs, including the longest title match in WTA Finals history. With her wins during the tournament, she also became the youngest player since 2002 to beat the reigning world No.1 and No. 2 and brought home the largest single prize in WTA history of $4.8 million dollars.

lol safe to say I beat the bad season allegations 😭🫣
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) November 10, 2024

coco gauff wta finals 2024 — RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – NOVEMBER 09: Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates with the Billie Jean King trophy after her win against Qinwen Zheng of China in their Women’s Singles Final match during the 2024 WTA Finals Riyadh as part of the Hologic WTA Tour at King Saud University Indoor Arena on November 09, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images for WTA)
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10) Team USA wins first-ever medal in women’s rugby

In the final seconds of the bronze medal rugby game, all hope seemed lost for the U.S, down 7-12 to Australia. Then, Team USA’s Alex Sedrick sprinted the entire length of the pitch, diving for a try that would tie the game. Sedrick, not a designated kicker, took the conversion to secure Team USA’s first ever medal in the sport since it was added in 2016 and the first medal in rugby 15s or 7s for the U.S since 1924. “I hope it means we get more games in stadiums like this, that we get more money and funding for the women’s game. We deserve it. We need more girls in the U.S trying rugby and seeing what it can do for them,” Ilona Maher said.

Alex Sedrick paris 2024 — PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 30: Alex Sedrick #8 of Team United States scores her team’s second and winning try during the Women’s Rugby Sevens Bronze medal match between Team United States and Team Australia on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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South Carolina State visits Georgia following Montgomery's 22-point showing

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December 28, 2024

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South Carolina State Bulldogs (6-8) at Georgia Bulldogs (11-1)

Athens, Georgia; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Georgia hosts South Carolina State after Deshayne Montgomery scored 22 points in Georgia’s 81-65 victory over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers.

The Georgia Bulldogs are 8-0 on their home court. Georgia ranks fifth in the SEC with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Asa Newell averaging 3.4.

The South Carolina State Bulldogs are 2-7 on the road. South Carolina State ranks fifth in the MEAC shooting 33.8% from 3-point range.

Georgia averages 7.9 made 3-pointers per game, 1.5 more made shots than the 6.4 per game South Carolina State gives up. South Carolina State scores 11.7 more points per game (75.2) than Georgia allows to opponents (63.5).

TOP PERFORMERS: Newell is scoring 15.8 points per game and averaging 6.4 rebounds for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Wilson Dubinsky is shooting 40.3% from beyond the arc with 1.8 made 3-pointers per game for the South Carolina State Bulldogs, while averaging 8.2 points.

LAST 10 GAMES: Georgia Bulldogs: 9-1, averaging 82.0 points, 35.7 rebounds, 16.3 assists, 8.9 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 51.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.0 points per game.

South Carolina State Bulldogs: 4-6, averaging 69.6 points, 29.6 rebounds, 14.6 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.7 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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South Carolina vs Illinois – Citrus Bowl Betting Line and Predictions

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December 27, 2024

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South Carolina vs Illinois – Citrus Bowl Betting Line and Predictions

The South Carolina Gamecocks are headed to Orlando, Florida to take on Illinois in the Citrus Bowl. Here are the latest betting lines and score predictions for the matchup.

The South Carolina Gamecocks wrapped up a (9-3) regular season on the precipest of a College Football Playoff run. Though just three spots out of the Top-12, the Gamecocks found themselves matched up with the Fighting Illini of Illinois in the Citrus Bowl.

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