Good morning. Gamecock volleyball has all the hot takes you could ever want on America’s newest power couple.

What else is mixed in today’s Brew? ⤵️

🏠 Home sweet home
🎾 It’s the climb
🤙 And much, much more

🎥 GAMECOCKS+

Getting Home. It may be somewhat of a thankless position, but when the defensive line holds the SEC's leading rusher to less than 40 yards on the ground as a team and produces a few sacks, it’s time for some well-deserved recognition.

This week in the Gamecocks Film Room, we sit down with first-year defensive line coach Travian Robertson to break down why his unit had so much success in South Carolina’s win over Mississippi State.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Home Sweet Home. We know it, you know it, and now these folks know it, too. The experience at Williams-Brice can’t be found anywhere else. If you’re curious about how the full game day experience at the stadium comes together, you won’t want to miss The Story: Home Sweet Home as we bring you behind the scenes where all the lights, fireworks, music, and magic happen.

🔼 One Step Closer. Tip times and TV networks are set and that means we’re that much closer to Gamecock men’s hoops! The Gamecocks’ first televised conference battle will come on January 6 against Mississippi State on CBS at noon. Check out the full schedule here.

🔼 Coach’s Keys. Coach Beamer is back with South Carolina’s keys to the game as the Gamecocks get ready to play under the lights in Neyland Stadium.

🔼 It’s The Climb. Gamecock women’s tennis superstar Ayana Akli has been doing big things for the Garnet & Black for years and this week, she earned a spot in the WTA Top 1000 rankings for the first time in her career! Here’s to the continued climb!

🔼 Friday Slate. There’s a lot of action coming up this weekend for the Gamecocks! Here are some of the key things to check out to be prepped for Friday’s big slate:

• No. 8 Equestrian is ready to go in its dual meet

• No. 15 Gamecock women’s soccer battles Auburn on the road 

• A new season starts today for Gamecock Swim & Dive

• Cross Country takes on the Paul Run Short

• Gamecock volleyball will hit the road to Ole Miss, then host No. 4 Florida

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

First And Ten. The last time South Carolina and Tennessee met on the gridiron, the Gamecocks set a program record for most first downs in a game. How many times did they move the chains that night?

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

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📬 THE WEEK AHEAD

Friday 9/29

🐎 Equestrian vs. UT Martin @ 10:00am ET

🐎 Equestrian vs. Lynchburg @ 2:00pm ET

🏊‍♂️ Swimming and Diving @ UNC-Wilmington @ 4:00pm ET

🏐 Women’s Volleyball @ Ole Miss @ 7:00pm ET

⚽ Women’s Soccer @ Auburn @ 7:30pm ET

Saturday 9/30 - Sunday October 8

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA All-American Championships

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA All-American Championships

Saturday 9/30

🏃‍♀️ Women’s Cross Country @ Paul Short Run @ 11:45am ET

⚽ Men’s Soccer @ James Madison @ 7:00pm ET

🏈 Football @ Tennessee @ 7:30pm ET

Sunday 10/1

🥎 Softball vs. Georgia Southern (Exhibition) @ 12:00pm ET

🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. Florida @ 2:00pm ET

🥎 Softball vs. Duke (Exhibition) @ 5:00pm ET

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: The Gamecocks tallied 35 first downs against Tennessee on November 19, 2022.

🤙 Have a good weekend, y’all.