Cock-A-Doodle Brew 5/29: Staying in town

Today: The incomparable Kamilla Cardoso, difference makers, and more.

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Good morning. The latest “Best Of” Gamecock women’s basketball series features the incomparable Kamilla Cardoso - we’re reliving all of her incredible moments in the Garnet & Black on repeat this morning.

What else is mixed into today’s Brew? ⤵️

⚾ Supposed to do
🏙️ Staying in town
🤙 And much, much more

🎥 GAMECOCKS+

Join us for a new episode of The CockTale Hour tonight at 8:00pm ET! We’re sitting down for an exclusive interview with Coach Kingston and covering all topics on the diamond, from South Carolina’s run through the SEC Tournament to the upcoming Regionals, the current state of the team’s pitching, hitting, and defense, and everything in-between.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Supposed To Do. South Carolina baseball is prepping for the Raleigh Regional and its opening game against James Madison on Friday. On earning a spot in the NCAA Regionals, Coach Mark Kingston said:

“It’s what we’re supposed to do. Like that’s what we’re supposed to do. We’re supposed to get to the NCAA Tournament and give ourselves a chance to get to Omaha and obviously that’s the standard. We understand that and you want to get hot once you get to the NCAA Tournament. But our goal every year is to put ourselves exactly where we are right now. With the chance to win three games and then two games to go to Omaha.”

🔼 Staying In Town. Most of South Carolina’s offensive line opted to stay in Columbia during May — a month when the team can take some time away from football to come back ready to hit the gridiron in June. Here’s why that matters to Coach Beamer.

🔼 Ready To Go. A new season of Gamecock men’s basketball is still far off in the distance, but it’s never too early to start thinking about who could be a difference-maker when South Carolina takes the hardwood again. 247sports breaks down three players to watch ahead of the 2024 season.

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

Difference Makers. As a freshman, Collin Murray-Boyles finished third on Gamecock men’s basketball in scoring last season, averaging 10.4 points per game. He also led South Carolina in rebounds, hauling in 5.7 boards per game.

Do you know who posted the most rebounds in a single season in South Carolina men’s basketball history?

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

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📬 A LOOK AHEAD

Friday 5/31

⚾ Baseball vs. James Madison @ Raleigh Regional @ 2:00pm ET on ESPN+

Saturday 6/1

⚾ Baseball vs. NC State/Bryant @ 12:00pm ET or 6:00pm ET on ESPN+

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Lee Collins snagged 434 rebounds in 1955.

🤙 Have a good Wednesday, y’all.