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Cock-A-Doodle Brew 5/8: Sweet Carolina
Men's tennis takes on Sweet 16, baseball takes on Tide, and more!

Good Morning, Gamecocks! Gamecock Kobe Knox will participate in the NBA G League Draft Combine this weekend!
What else is Brewin’? Check it out below!
🎾 Sweet 16
⚾️ Baseball hosts Alabama
🤙 And much more!
🎥 THE STORY
It's possibly the most thankless job in sports, but they're not in it for the glory, the notoriety, or the spotlight. The offensive line is scrutinized far more than it's praised, but to play this position, you have to be built differently. And different is exactly what this 2026 OL room looks like. From veteran transfers and a new coach to experienced returners and soon-to-be fathers, this offensive line is ready to turn the page and set the tone.
📈 STOCK UP
🔺 Sweet Carolina. South Carolina men’s tennis will play in the NCAA Sweet 16 today! The 13th-ranked Gamecocks will play at No. 5 Virginia at 5 p.m. Live streaming is available here.

🔺 Tide Rolls In. South Carolina baseball remains home this weekend! They’ll host No. 19 Alabama, beginning tonight at 5:30 p.m. on the SEC Network. The series continues tomorrow featuring Senior Day at 1 p.m., also on the SEC Network. They’ll conclude the weekend on Sunday at 1:30 on SEC Network+.
🔺 Take A Bow. Redshirt senior Frankie Harris was named First Team All-SEC, the first Gamecock golfer to achieve this since 2021. Harris, ranked No. 15 in the Clippd Player Rankings, leads the program with three wins and a single-season scoring average of 69.57. Additionally, Harris has been named to the Haskins Award Postseason Watch List.
🔺 Life After Sports. Senior swimmer Kyle Korvick overcame injuries early in his swimming career, which inspired his interest in medicine. He will graduate with a degree in biological sciences and plans to attend medical school after gaining experience shadowing medical professionals. Balancing swimming and academics taught him valuable time management skills, and he looks forward to self-discovery beyond his athletic career.
🔺 Congrats Grads. South Carolina will confer 92 degrees to student-athletes from all 21 intercollegiate sports today and tomorrow! Almost 10,000 students will graduate from the university system this weekend.
🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA
Today’s trivia question…
Who was the last Gamecock men’s golfer to earn First Team All-SEC honors?
Think you know it?
Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the right answer!
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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD
Friday, May 8
🎾 No. 13 Men’s Tennis at No. 5 Virginia @ 5 p.m. | Watch
⚾️ Baseball at Alabama @ 5:30 p.m. | Tickets | SEC Network
Saturday, May 9
⚾️ Baseball at Alabama @ 1 p.m. | Tickets | SEC Network
Sunday, May 10
⚾️ Baseball at Alabama @ 1:30 p.m. | Tickets | SECN+
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Ryan Hall
🤙 Have a great weekend, y’all!



