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Cock-A-Doodle Brew 12/2: Season Recap
Men's basketball hosts ACC/SEC Challenge. Plus, a look back at the historic cross country season.

Good Morning, Gamecocks! Take a look at what’s going on this week in Gamecock Country!
What else is Brewin’? Check it out below!
🏀 Men’s basketball hosts Virginia Tech
🎽 Season recap
🤙 And much more!
🎙️ TAILGATE TALKS
He might've only been in Columbia for one season, but Nate Adkins left his mark in a big way. As every South Carolina fan knows, if you make plays in the Palmetto Bowl, you're etched in Gamecock history. Catch up with the 2022 "Clemson killer" and current Denver Bronco on the tailgate.
📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Challengers. Gamecock men’s basketball will host Virginia Tech tonight in the ACC/SEC Challenge! Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. on the SEC Network. The Gamecocks are coming off a 74-62 win over Charleston Southern, while the Hokies are coming off two straight losses. The first 1,200 students in attendance will receive a free t-shirt, and the first 500 will receive free pizza.

🔺 Spring Slate. The South Carolina women’s tennis team announced its 2026 spring schedule, featuring 11 home matches and two ITA tournaments. The season opens on Jan. 18 with a home doubleheader against Charleston Southern and Coastal Carolina. The Gamecocks will then travel to Duke for the ITA Kickoff Weekend, with potential matchups against Florida Atlantic and a team to be determined.
🔺 Season Recap. The Gamecock cross country team set new standards with the most historic season in school history. They soared to as high as 15th nationally and second regionally in the rankings. They also finished 15th at the program’s first NCAA Championship meet in history. South Carolina finished the season with six podium finishes, the most in program history.
🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA
Today’s trivia question…
What year was Dawn Staley hired as South Carolina’s women’s basketball coach?
Think you know it?
Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the right answer!
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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday 12/2
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Virginia Tech @ 7:00 p.m. | SEC Network
Thursday 12/4
🏀 No. 3 Women’s Basketball at No. 22 Louisville @ 7:00 p.m. | ESPN
Friday 12/5
🎽 Track & Field at Clemson Opener
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2008
🤙 Have a great Tuesday, y’all!
