Volleyball

A stout defensive performance boosts the Gamecocks to a decisive three-set sweep of VCU in the opening game of the Winthrop Invitational.

In a historic defensive effort, the Gamecocks defeat Cincinnati in five sets, coming back from a two-set deficit.

Three of the Gamecocks finish with double-digit kills and a 10-3 advantage in service aces to hold off the Trojans, 3-1, wrapping up their five-game homestand.

Various South Carolina players record career highs as the team totals 74 kills in a back-and-forth, 3-2 victory against the Hurricanes.

Senior Riley Whitesides spearheads the service-line assault with a career-high four aces as the Gamecocks collect 13 blocks to tame the Tigers, 3-1.