Sarah Cline Feature

If you’re in Columbia, tune to WIS tonight as they’ll run a feature on volleyball senior libero Sarah Cline at 11 p.m. A short format of the piece will run at 5:30 p.m. tonight with the full piece airing at 11 p.m.

The rally-scoring era single-season record-holder with 495 digs this year, Cline is two digs away from topping Diane Denton’s 21-year-old school career record of 1,462. The senior also holds a piece of the single-match record for digs, making 36 against Arkansas on Nov. 2, 2007. A three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member, Cline made the SEC’s Community Service Team for volleyball in 2007. Cline was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Second Team this week.

Volleyball Tonight on ESPNU

If you’re in Columbia, don’t forget about the volleyball team’s game against Florida tonight at 7 p.m. at the Volleyball Competition Facility.  It’s $1 Night – admission and hot dogs are just $1 each.  If you’re not going to be able to make it, tune your set to ESPNU and catch the action live.

Volleyball on ESPNU Wednesday Night

The women’s volleyball team will face No. 6 Florida in SEC action live on ESPNU Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. at the Volleyball Competition Facility.  Admission is just $1 – you can even get a hot dog for a $1!

If you’re going to catch the game on television, you’re in for a treat as students from the university will handle the production of the broadcast as part of ESPNU’s Campus Connection. A crew of 14 students will serve in a variety of roles for this game, such as play-by-play announcer, reporter, field producer, graphics assistant, audio assistant, cable operator, stage manager and camera operator.

The Closer: Dig for the Cure

If you haven’t made plans for Friday night yet, you should get to the Volleyball Competition Facility at 6 p.m. when the Gamecocks take on Tennessee.  Friday night is the annual “Dig for the Cure” match so make sure you’re wearing pink.  You can also get a free pink shirt with a donation in support of breast cancer research.  Proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

For tonight, don’t forget Coach Spurrier will be at Wild Wing in the Vista tonight for Carolina Calls from 7 to 8 p.m. on 107.5 FM. Listen live or watch live on the WIS webcast.

The Closer: Weekend Events

If you’re still in the mood for some more Gamecock sports after a Thursday night to remember, you’ve got a number of options.  Tonight the women’s soccer team is in action against Vanderbilt at home at 7 p.m. on Fox Sports Net and the volleyball team faces Alabama at 7 p.m.  Both teams are back in action again on Sunday afternoon as the soccer team hosts Kentucky at 1:30 p.m. and volleyball plays Mississippi State at 3 p.m. on Fox Sports Net.

Cocks Crow: Monday

Here’s your game recaps from Saturday night’s 38-16 win against Florida Atlantic:

• After a Rusty start, Gamecocks overcome Owls (Charleston Post-Courier)
• Florida Atlantic falls apart in second half at South Carolina (Palm Beach Post)
• South Carolina runs away from Florida Atlantic (Associated Press)

The Gamecocks are back in action this Thursday night for their third national television broadcast of the season as they take on the No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available – visit GamecocksOnline.com or call 800-4SC-FANS to order.

Women’s soccer continued its unbeaten start to the season, defeating South Alabama 6-1 on Sunday to finish the non-conference portion of the season 8-0.  Men’s soccer picked up a 1-0 win against Northern Illinois on Sunday to move to 4-1-1.  Volleyball finished the weekend 1-1 to move to 9-2 overall, 1-1 in the SEC.  Cross country won the Winthrop Invitational over the weekend as well.

Cocks Crow: Weekend Recap

Even though Saturday night ended in frustration for us, I’m excited about the positives that we can take from the team’s performance.  The pulse from the fan base through the Internet is one of hope and excitement about what lies ahead for the Gamecocks.  I’m definitely looking forward to kicking things off at Williams-Brice Stadium this Saturday.  Here’s some game recaps from Saturday night:

• Dawg-gone shame: Late stand halts USC – The State
  
• UGA outlasts South Carolina in thriller – Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Curran breaks up pass at goal line, preserves Georgia win – Associated Press

The Gamecock women’s soccer team continues their impressive start to the season, winning the Carolina’s Cup on Sunday after blanking Clemson 5-0 on Friday night and UNC-Wilmington 2-0 on Sunday afternoon.  South Carolina has outscored their opponents 18-0 this season and lead the country with six shutouts.

Men’s soccer went 1-1 this weekend to finish in 2nd place in the adidas Gamecock Classic.  Volleyball traveled to Houston to compete in the Mizuno Invitational, winning two of three over the weekend.  Men’s golf opened their season with a fifth place finish at the Carpet Capital Collegiate.

Cocks Crow: Labor Day

Through the first full week of competition, every South Carolina team that has played remains unbeaten. Here’s how our squads are doing:

• Women’s soccer is 4-0 after winning the Cardinal Classic Tournament in Louisville, KY this weekend. The Gamecocks have not allowed a goal so far this season.
• Men’s soccer is 2-0 and defeated Clemson on Friday night 1-0 on a goal from Sam Arthur. The win was the team’s third consecutive victory against the Tigers.
• Volleyball is 6-0 after sweeping three straight teams in the Gamecock Invitational this weekend. The Gamecocks opened this season with a win against Clemson on the road.
• Cross country won the Gamecock Invitational this weekend for the fourth time. The Gamecocks finished ahead of twelve other teams, including Clemson.
• Football opened up its season on national television last Thursday, defeating N.C. State behind a record-setting defensive effort. The 133 yards allowed was the lowest ever by a Carolina defense in the Spurrier era.

The Closer: SEC Honors and the familiar Wolfpack

• Women’s soccer player Blakely Mattern was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week after anchoring a back line that allowed zero goals and just two shots in 180 minutes of soccer.
• Senior volleyball player Ivana Kujundzic was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week, leading the Gamecocks to a tourney sweep of Clemson, College of Charleston and Winthrop at the Big Orange Bash this weekend.

Did you know? Only Clemson (106) and Georgia (61) have played more games against the Gamecocks in football than N.C. State (56).

The Week Ahead for the Garnet & Black

Tuesday

7 p.m. – Men’s soccer hosts UNC-Charlotte at Stone Stadium.  The game will be the “Battle of the Residence Halls” as the hall with the highest attendance at the game will be recognized on the video board and receive a pizza party at the end of the season.  The players and coaches will also be available after the conclusion of the game for an autograph session.

7 p.m. – Carolina Calls with Coach Spurrier at Wild Wings in the Vista.  Listen on the Gamecock Radio Network (click here for affiliates in your area) or online at GamecocksOnline.com

Thursday

7 p.m. – Football season finally kicks off as the Gamecocks travel to Raleigh, NC to face N.C. State.  The game will be nationally televised on ESPN and broadcast on the Gamecock Radio Network.

Friday

10 a.m. -Volleyball plays Eastern Kentucky to open the Gamecock Invitational at the Volleyball Competition Facility.

7 p.m. – Men’s soccer travels to the Upstate to face Clemson.

7 p.m. -Volleyball plays Coastal Carolina in its second match of the day.

7 p.m. -Cross country competes in their only home event of the season at Ft. Jackson in the 5K Gamecock Invitational.

7 p.m. – Women’s soccer will spend the weekend in Louisville, Kentucky competing in the Cardinal Classic.  The Gamecocks play host Louisville in their opening match.

Saturday

Noon -Volleyball plays its final game of the tournament against UNC-Greensboro.

Sunday

11 a.m. – Women’s soccer faces Cincinnati in their final game of the Cardinal Classic tournament.