Good Morning, Gamecocks! Check in on T.J. Sanders at the Reese’s Senior Bowl!

What else is Brewin’?

🏀 Men’s basketball falls
🏆 Freshman of the Week
🤙 And much more!

🎥 TAILGATE TALKS

Tailgate Talks: Brandon Wallace - A South Carolinian through and through, Brandon Wallace was a jack-of-all-trades stat-stuffer during his time in the Garnet & Black, and now he's back in Columbia doing what he loves. Pat and Stephen talk with Dave Odom's Swiss Army Knife about his time at Carolina, the life of a pro player overseas, and his current role as a high school coach.

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Fell Short. The men’s basketball team fell short last night, losing at Georgia 71-60. Jamarii Thomas led all scorers with 19 points, with 16 coming in the second half. Collin Murray-Boyles scored 18. South Carolina will host No. 13 Texas A&M on Saturday night.

🔺 Anotha One. For the second-straight week, Joyce Edwards has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week! She scored 16.0 points per game in wins over No. 5 LSU and No. 18 Tennessee. She has led the team in scoring nine times this season.

🔺 Student-Athletes. Two Gamecock football players who wear No. 5 were named Academic All-Americans by the College Sports Communicators! Rocket Sanders earned first-team honors after posting a 3.88 GPA. Kyle Kennard also earned first-team honors after graduating in December with a 3.64 GPA.

🔺 Hump Day Doubleheader. The 16th-ranked men’s tennis team hosts a midweek doubleheader today! They’ll take on Queens University of Charlotte at 10 a.m., then the College of Charleston at 2 p.m. The matches will be played on the outdoor courts at the Carolina Tennis Center.

🔺 Magic Man. Junior shortstop Henry Kaczmar isn’t just talented in baseball. He has a passion for card tricks and piano! He transferred to South Carolina seeking a bigger stage and more development opportunities after leading Ohio State with a .320 batting average and seven home runs. Despite being projected for the MLB Draft, Kaczmar prioritized his college career, focusing on his long-term development and the benefits of playing in the SEC. Kaczmar hopes to make some magic happen on the diamond this spring.

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

Who was the last South Carolina football player to earn Academic All-America?

Think you’ve got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the right answer!

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday 1/29

🎾 No. 16 Men’s Tennis vs. Queens @ 10:00 a.m.
🎾 No. 16 Men’s Tennis vs. Charleston @ 2:00 p.m.

Friday 1/31

🎽 Track & Field hosts Carolina Challenge
🐎 Equestrian vs. Lynchburg (JS Only) @ 11:00 a.m.

Saturday 2/1

🎽 Track & Field hosts Carolina Challenge
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. No. 13 Texas A&M @ 8:30 p.m | Tickets | SEC Network

Sunday 2/2

⛳️ Women’s Golf at Therese Hession Regional Challenge @ 12:00 p.m.
🏀 No. 2 Women’s Basketball vs. Auburn @ 12:00 p.m. | Tickets | SEC Network

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Dalton Wilson - 2011

🤙 Have a great Wednesday, y’all