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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Southeastern Conference
Basketball: Southeastern Conference
School Colors Garnet and black
School Nickname Gamecocks (Cocky)
Men Playing Varsity Sports 263 - 3%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 257 - 3%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 84
Basketball: 26
Baseball: 35
Cross Country/Track: 43
Other Sports: 178
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 47%
Basketball: 17%
Baseball: 25%
Cross Country/Track: 33%
Other Sports: 61%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

In case you haven’t noticed from the student opinions, football is pretty much the focus of the sports calendar for USC. Students really make a big deal out of tailgating and attending the games, even if they just do it for the social aspect rather than for love of the game. While the team may not win every game, they provide the excitement that comes with national-caliber football. The football team has made it to bowl games, the baseball team is getting better (and just moved in to the brand new Carolina Stadium), and the basketball team’s future looks even more promising year after year.

On the other hand, intramurals are still a fun way for students to get together and have fun, even though they may not attract 85,000 fans per game. Anyone can join an intramural team, with a myriad of sports from which to choose (there are more intramural sports teams than there are varsity sports teams). Many students create intramural teams through a club or organization, but any individual can sign up to be on a team. Students can choose from sports such as basketball, crew, rugby, soccer, tennis, flag football, and many more. Whether it’s high personal participation or great school spirit you’re looking for, USC athletics have the best of both worlds.

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Athletics at University of South Carolina

ander553

'14

Biology and Biological Sciences

5.0
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Sports Are Gamecock Country!

Here at the University of South Carolina, we take pride in our involvement of athletics. Whether it's through the school or intramural sports, anyone can get involved! School spirit is a must with the paraphernalia handed out on Greene Street or the tailgates through the city of Columbia. Students and faculty come together to support the Gamecocks on game day and cheer them to victory no matter what the sport. Through the campus you will be able to see posters of your favorite sports, the brand new athletic facilities, or the garnet stickers handed out in support of the teams. I guarantee any student will find an interest of the various sports throughout the gamecock country!

Jan 03, 2012

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Athletics at University of South Carolina

Elise222

'14

Marine Science

5.0
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Go Gamecocks!

Sports, particularly football, are a hurge part of USC student life. When the game starts, students are either cheering in the stadium or watching from the dorms. The facilities are very up to date and a variety of sports, including some fairly unusual ones (Quidditch team, I'm talking to you!), are available to interested prospective athletes.

Dec 28, 2011

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houstot3

'15

Business Management

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USC USC USC USC

Football and basketball are very important. maybe even the most important events on campus. Every student wants a ticket to the student section view of our former SEC championships. If you do not support the athletics then you are not a true gamecock.

Dec 17, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Flag football
  • Golf
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
Club Sports
  • Badminton
  • Ballroom dance
  • Body building/fitness
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey (women's)
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey
  • Lacrosse (men's and women's)
  • Mountaineering/whitewater
  • Racquetball
  • Roller hockey
  • Rugby (men's and women's)
  • Scuba
  • Seidokan Aikido
  • Soccer (men's and women's)
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee (men's and women's)
  • Volleyball (men's and women's)
  • Water polo
  • Winter sports
  • Wrestling
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Beckham Field
  • Blatt Physical Education Center
  • Carolina Natatorium
  • Carolina Stadium
  • Cobblestone Park Golf Course
  • Colonial Life Arena
  • Cross Country Course
  • Maxcy Gregg Tennis Center
  • One Wood Farm Equestrian Center
  • Stone Stadium
  • Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center
  • Volleyball Competition Facility
  • Weems Baskin Track
  • Williams-Brice Stadium

Most Popular Sports

Football is, by far, the most popular sport. Not necessarily because the team is incredibly great, but because USC has got some diehard football fans. Baseball and basketball also draw pretty big crowds, both with great facilities and good teams.

Most Overlooked Teams

The women’s equestrian team has achieved national championship status in recent years, and the men’s and women’s track and field team consistently send team members to nationals.

School Spirit

Students at USC are teeming with school spirit, especially during football season. USC T-shirts, shorts, bumper stickers, and caps are seen all around the city of Columbia, as both students and alumni display their pride at being a member of the USC community. There are many reasons that students love USC, but sports are the main reason that they display such pride. You will never see students come together the way they do before a big football game here at USC.

Getting Tickets

USC has recently switched to a convenient online ticket return system. Students go online and register for a ticket and, numbers permitting, will be notified upon receiving one. They then can print their ticket directly offline and use it to enter the game. Of course, tickets for all sporting events are free for students.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Finlay Park, the Horseshoe

Did You Know?

Sir Big Spur, USC’s first mascot and an actual live gamecock, attends every home football game.

There were 11 USC athletes in the 2008 Summer Olympics.

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