Good morning. The opponent is set, and it’s SEC Tournament Day for Gamecock men’s hoops! Our squad will take on Arkansas this afternoon at 3:30pm ET. Catch it on the SEC Network.

What else is mixed into today’s Brew? ⤵️

📅 Back to 2008
👀 Watch with them
🤙 And much, much more

🎥 GAMECOCKS+

Roman Kimball and Tyler Causey aren’t new to the game of baseball, but both are back on the diamond after time away from the field — and they’re making a bigger impact than ever. Kimball battled back from Tommy John surgery that kept him sidelined last season, while Causey took a year away from the game before transferring to South Carolina. We’re deep-diving into their stories and the impact they’ve had in the Garnet & Black in an all-new episode of The Follow, streaming tonight on Gamecocks+!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Back To 2008. In the first of a two-part series, The State is taking us back to 2008, and the pivotal moment when South Carolina hired Dawn Staley to lead its women’s basketball program. Hear directly from those who were there, including Coach Staley, South Carolina’s president at the time, Dr. Harris Pastides, former Athletic Director Eric Hyman, and former Gamecock women’s hoops players about how it all came together in the days leading up to what would eventually become one of the biggest dynasties in women’s college basketball history.

🔼 Rookie Impact. For the second time this season, Jelani Sarr is the SEC men’s tennis Freshman of the Week. Sarr picked up his 19th singles win of the season as South Carolina defeated Arkansas. The freshman is now 2-1 all-time in SEC singles play and 19-13 in the Garnet & Black.

🔼 Taking His Shot. Dakereon Joyner has one word on his mind: “NFL.” The former Gamecock is ready for his shot at the next level, and he sat down with The Post and Courier’s David Cloninger to talk more about his goals, and how he’ll spend the next few weeks leading up to the NFL Draft.

🔼 Watch With Them. FAMS, come on out to Colonial Life Arena and watch the Selection Show alongside South Carolina women’s basketball. Admission is free and we can’t wait to see the bracket revealed with you! More details here.

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

The Very Beginning. Dawn Staley’s time at the helm of South Carolina women’s basketball has been one highlight after another. At what program did Coach Staley make her college basketball coaching debut?

Got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the right answer!

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📬 A LOOK AHEAD

Thursday 3/14 - Saturday 3/16

🏃 Track & Field @ Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational

Thursday 3/14

🥎 Softball vs. Boston University @ 5:00pm ET on SEC Network+

Friday 3/15 - Sunday 3/17

⛳ Men’s Golf @ Schenkel Invitational (Statesboro, GA)

Friday 3/15

🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. Tulane @ 10:00am ET (Neutral Site)

🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. UAB @ 2:00pm ET (Neutral Site)

🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Alabama @ 3:00pm ET | Live Stats

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Alabama @ 5:00pm ET

🥎 Softball vs. Michigan State @ 5:30pm ET on SEC Network+

⚾ Baseball @ Ole Miss @ 7:30pm ET on SEC Network+

Saturday 3/16

🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. Boise State @ 9:00am ET (Neutral Site)

🏖️ Beach Volleyball vs. Southeastern Louisiana @ 1:00pm ET (Neutral Site)

⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. Mercer (Exhibition) @ 1:30pm ET

⚾ Baseball @ Ole Miss @ 2:00pm ET on SEC Network

⚽ Men’s Soccer vs. Campbell (Exhibition) @ 4:00pm ET

🥎 Softball vs. Minnesota @ 5:30pm ET on SEC Network+

Sunday 3/17

🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Auburn @ 12:00pm ET | Live Stats

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Auburn @ 1:00pm ET | Live Stats

⚾ Baseball @ Ole Miss @ 2:30pm ET on SEC Network+

🥎 Softball vs. NC State @ 3:00pm ET on SEC Network+

🥎 Softball vs. Northwestern @ 5:30pm ET on SEC Network+

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Coach Staley made her coaching debut at Temple, where she piloted the Owls to a 172-80 record and six NCAA Tournament appearances.

🤙 Have a good Thursday, y’all.