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W. Basketball. Gameocks Win SEC Opener Over Alabama

Filed under: South Carolina Football, W. Basketball — South Carolina Gamecocks News -- www.gamecocksonline.com @ 9:44 pm January 1, 2012
South Carolina picked up a 68-42 win over Alabama in the SEC women's basketball opener for both teams this afternoon at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks (12-2, 1-0 SEC) used three key scoring runs to establish themselves early and stymie any comeback by the Crimson Tide (10-5, 0-1 SEC). Scoring came from all corners and the defense held an opponent to 48 points or fewer for the eighth time this season. Junior guard Ieasia Walker led the offense with 12 points, while freshman forward Aleighsa Welch pulled in a season-best 10 rebounds.

Football. Video – Capital One Bowl Players’ Challenge

Filed under: Football, South Carolina Football — South Carolina Gamecocks News -- www.gamecocksonline.com @ 8:30 pm
Damario Jeffery, Melvin Ingram, and Kenny Miles represented the Gamecocks against Nebraska in Sunday's players' bowl challenge.

Football. Video – Spurrier & Pelini Capital One Bowl Q&A

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South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier and Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini were part of a Q&A with ESPN's Joe Tessitore on Sunday afternoon.

Football. Video – Coach Spurrier’s Sunday Press Conference

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South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier held is pre-game press conference for the 2012 Capital One Bowl on Sunday.