Sam Stroup

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Freelance Writer at Lexington County Chronicle & The Dispatch News

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South Carolina Gamecocks baseball falls to North Carolina Tarheels in Charlotte

1 month ago | dailygamecock.com | Sam Stroup

The South Carolina baseball team (17-9, 1-5 SEC) fell to North Carolina 13-8 on Tuesday night at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina. The University of North Carolina (19-6, 4-5 ACC) totaled 12 hits, including four home runs, to overcome South Carolina's late-inning rally and win the annual rivalry matchup. "Eleven walks, two hit batters, you're just not going to beat teams when you do that," head coach Paul Mainieri said.
USC fields unsafe playing conditions

1 month ago | dailygamecock.com | Sam Stroup

Quinn Lafferty, a captain for the men's club rugby team, suffered a severe knee injury while playing on the Bluff Road fields over a year ago. Lafferty is a fourth-year nursing student and still feels the effects of his injury. “Last year, I blew out my knee,” Lafferty said. “Tore my ACL, had deep bone bruises, tore my meniscus and sprained everything else. It was horrible.
South Carolina running back room Rahsul Faison Oscar Adaway Gamecocks football

1 month ago | dailygamecock.com | Sam Stroup

South Carolina football recently began its 2025 spring practice schedule looking to replace last season's leading rusher, senior running back Raheim "Rocket" Sanders. The Gamecocks bring four scholarship running backs into the spring, including two seventh-year veterans and a pair who redshirted last season. "The running back room, we're just all trying to compete, trying to win for this team this year," seventh-year running back Oscar Adaway III said.
Analysis: No. 2 South Carolina women's basketball scores season-high 108 points in win over Tennessee Tech

1 month ago | dailygamecock.com | Sam Stroup

The No. 1 South Carolina women's basketball team opened its repeat attempt with a 108-48 win over the No. 16 seed Tennessee Tech at Colonial Life Arena on Friday in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The Gamecocks shot a red-hot 67.2% from the field, scoring 12 threes to blow past the Golden Eagles and win its seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament game dating back to last season. "When we hitting like that, we're a hard guard," head coach Dawn Staley said.
Analysis: Baseball wins 5-4 in comeback win over the College of Charleston at Segra Park

1 month ago | dailygamecock.com | Sam Stroup

The South Carolina baseball team earned a 4-3 win over the College of Charleston on Tuesday night at Segra Park. The Gamecocks (17-5, 1-2 SEC) trailed by two runs in the seventh inning but came from behind to take the lead after costly walks by the Cougars' pitching. The Gamecocks jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning after back-to-back hits by junior fielder Ethan Petry and freshman infielder KJ Scobey. Petry hit a double, and then Scobey hit a single that scored Petry.
National ‘Stand Up for Science’ protests reach Columbia

1 month ago | carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu | Sam Stroup

A national movement advocating for more scientific funding and awareness brought a rally to Columbia on Friday. The 2025 Stand Up for Science Protest saw scientists and advocates to protect existing funding and to push for more governmental support for science. “The fact that I was able to come up here and join a group at all – I’m impressed,” said Hunter Stewart, a conservationist and protester.
Iconic grocery store shutting its doors after more than 50 years

1 month ago | carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu | Sam Stroup

A longtime Devine Street staple is closing its doors for good. The Piggly Wiggly will serve its last customers in the near future. Darrell Miller, the store’s owner, posted to social media on Monday that he wasn’t renewing the store’s lease. “I submit our sincere thanks to the residents of the surrounding communities and the Greater Columbia area for your steadfast and generous support over the past fifty years,” Miller said. The store is known for its unique products and affordable prices.
African American History conference unites advocates

1 month ago | carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu | Sam Stroup

Local civil rights activists and historians gathered in Columbia last month for the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission Conference. The second annual conference, themed “Uplifting Voices,” was hosted by the S.C. Department of Archives and History. “Everyone’s excited to be here,” said Dr. Eric Emerson, the department’s director.“We’ve got a very different group of presenters. Every session, there’s something different or new.
South Carolina baseball Gamecocks midweek wins Davidson The Citadel

1 month ago | dailygamecock.com | Will Miller |Sam Stroup

The South Carolina baseball team won a pair of midweek games this week thanks to timely hitting against the Davidson Wildcats (4-7) at Ray Tanner Field at Founders Park on Tuesday night and The Citadel (7-5) at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park on Wednesday night. The Gamecocks (11-3) hit 18 home runs in the two games to bounce back and snap a three-game losing streak.
Georgia Tech football to host pair of offensive linemen for official visits

1 month ago | yellowjackedup.com | Sam Stroup

After signing an impressive recruiting class last cycle, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are looking to build more momentum for its 2026 recruiting cycle. The Yellow Jackets are set to host two offensive linemen, Tre Aiken and Fletcher Turk, for official visits on the weekend of May 30, according to 247Sports. Aiken, a Clinton, S.C. native, stands at 6-foot-3, 285 pounds. Aiken recently announced a top five of N.C. State, Virginia Tech, South Carolina, Florida and the Yellow Jackets.