South-Carolina
Gamecocks Lose in Four Sets at Wake Forest
WINSTON SALEM, N.C. – South Carolina (3-2) misplaced 3-1 at Wake Forest Saturday night time, with errors behind the service line hurting the group most within the ultimate two video games. The Gamecocks have been led on offense by 15 kills from junior Riley Whitesides.
1st SET: The 2 groups traded factors for a lot of the opening sport, every group was siding out at over 75 p.c earlier than a run mid-way via the set helped South Carolina strike first with a 25-22 win. At 15-all, the Gamecocks obtained kills from three totally different hitters and added a pair of blocks to go on a 7-2 run. That will be sufficient respiration room to carry off the house group, giving Carolina the early momentum.
2nd SET: Set two began much like the primary, the groups traded factors after which runs, first Wake Forest used a 6-0 run to earn a 13-7 lead however South Carolina used a trio of Lauren McCutcheon kills to tie it again up with a 6-0 run of its personal. The Deacons pushed forward late with a 22-17 lead and the Gamecocks tried yet another time to rally again, however two service errors not solely stunted runs however accounted for half of Wake’s ultimate 4 factors in a 25-22 rating to even the match 1-1.
3rd SET: Sophomore Oby Anadi did nearly all the things a volleyball participant might do to energise her group early within the third; the sophomore went for a block, a kill and a service ace in a span of 4 factors to provide the group an early 10-5 benefit. The house facet chipped away slowly on the deficit, ultimately working its method again to 20-19. Out of a Gamecock timeout, three totally different Carolina servers would commit a service error, maintaining Wake Forest in it lengthy sufficient to rally late. The Deacons used three Gamecock assault errors of their ultimate 4 factors to swing the rating of their favor, 27-25 and take a 2-1 lead within the match.
4th SET: The service line yips continued into the fourth for South Carolina; 4 of Wake’s first 9 factors got here off errors on serve. Taking part in catch-up, the Gamecocks have been lastly in a position to push forward at 18-16 due to a 3-0 run boosted by two Whitesides kills, however the house facet scored eight of the ultimate 10 factors of the match to win 25-21 and clinch the win.
NOTABLES
- South Carolina completed with 17 service errors, its most since Sept. 20, 2019 vs. Maryland, a five-set victory. Wake completed with seven aces to 6 errors, South Carolina 4 aces to 17 errors – a 14-point distinction behind the road.
- Three Gamecocks completed with 5 or extra whole blocks, led by Ellie Ruprich’s seven.
- Dalaney Hans notched a double-double, main the group in each digs (15) and assists (27).
UP NEXT
The group may have a brief turnaround from the weekend, enjoying a uncommon Tuesday sport subsequent when it travels north to face Clemson on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Protection can once more be discovered on ACCNX.
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Gamecocks Motivated About Citrus Bowl Opportunity
As South Carolina prepares for its Citrus Bowl matchup against Illinois, the message from players is clear: this team isn’t just happy to be in Orlando.
The No. 15 Gamecocks (9-3) have their sights set on a historic tenth win, which would mark only the eighth time in program history the team has reached double-digit victories. Despite the disappointment of missing the expanded College Football Playoff, players emphasized their focus has shifted entirely to ending the season on a high note against the Fighting Illini (9-3).
“It’s just another chance to play with my teammates. All of them are like my brothers, even the coaching staff,” said defensive lineman Boogie Huntley, who confirmed earlier this week that he will play in the bowl game. “It’s just another opportunity to go out and have fun, show the nation and the world who South Carolina is.”
The Gamecocks enter the December 31 matchup at Camping World Stadium riding high after their victory over rival Clemson, a game that produced several players’ favorite moments of the season. Linebacker Debo Williams cited quarterback LaNorris Sellers’ game-winning touchdown run against the Tigers as his top memory, while Demetrius Knight Jr. still possesses the ball from his crucial interception to seal the rivalry win.
Sellers, whose heroics in the Clemson game have made him something of a campus celebrity, has maintained his focus despite the increased attention. “I trust him,” Sellers said of his relationship with coach Mike Shula, who was officially confirmed as the team’s new offensive coordinator earlier this week. “He’s coached a lot of guys and has a history with a lot of guys in the NFL. It’s about him trusting me and us continuing to have a great relationship from here on out.”
The defense, which has been a strength all season, appears motivated to finish strong. Safety Nick Emmanwori emphasized the team’s desire to approach this game differently than other teams who missed the playoff. “We want to come with a different mental approach,” Emmanwori said, noting the team is using the playoff snub as motivation.
For seniors like Tonka Hemingway, who recently won the Ray Tanner award, the bowl game represents one final opportunity to represent the school. “I’m really excited to put on the Garnet and black one more time and just leave it all out there,” Hemingway said.
South Carolina enters the game as an 9.5-point favorite against an Illinois team led by former Ole Miss quarterback Luke Altmyer, who has thrown for over 2,500 yards and 21 touchdowns this season. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. on ABC, as the Gamecocks seek to close out what has already been a memorable season with one more victory.
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One dead in Orangeburg Co. Saturday night crash
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person has died in an Orangeburg County crash from Saturday night.
Sgt. Tyler Tidwell says this accident happened at approximately 7:05 p.m. on Redmond Mill Road near Magenta Drive. This is about four miles east of the Town of North.
Tidwell says a Hyundai sedan was traveling west on Redmond Mill Road when they went off to the road to the left and struck a tree. They were the only person in the car and the only vehicle involved.
The Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office has not yet identified the victim.
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South Carolina offers transfer portal DL
South Carolina continues to mine the transfer portal to fill needs and the Gamecocks have sent out another known offer to an interior defensive lineman.
Bowling Green transfer portal DL Davonte Miles posted on Twitter/X Saturday that the Gamecocks have offered the 6-foot-5, 275-pounder.
In addition to South Carolina, Miles is hearing from Mississippi State, Memphis, Northwestern, and UConn.
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Miles is expected to play in Bowling Green’s bowl game on Dec. 26 and will likely make a decision after that.
Listed as a redshirt sophomore, Miles should have two years of eligibility left.
Miles collected 10 tackles, including a tackle-for-loss, and two quarterback hurries this season.
He is originally from River Rouge, Mich.
South Carolina is expected to bring in multiple interior defensive linemen from the portal as the Gamecocks will have to replace Tonka Hemingway, Boogie Huntley, Deandre Jules, and likely T.J. Sanders from this year’s talented group.
Carolina already has one portal commitment at the position in Texas A&M transfer and former five-star Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy.
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