Ashford became popular among South Carolina during his lone season in Columbia after he transferred to provide depth and competition in the quarterback room, lost the job to Sellers in the offseason and still performed well in spot duty.

Robby Ashford has found a new home. The former South Carolina quarterback has committed to Wake Forest, announcing his decision in a post on social media Sunday. He has one season of eligibility remaining.

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley has helped her team rebound from their only regular season loss (a November defeat at the hands of UCLA). Since then, the Gamecocks are 9-0, including a 2-0 start to SEC play last week.

The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference each has seven teams ranked in the AP top 25 women’s basketball poll, including four apiece in the first 10

South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins left Saturday’s road game against No. 17 Mississippi State in the second quarter after coming down awkwardly on her knee during a layup attempt.

South Carolina’s Ashlyn Watkins left fans concerned after sustaining a left leg injury during the Gamecocks’ game against Mississippi State. The junior forward exited in the second quarter following a layup attempt and did not return.

Second-ranked South Carolina on Sunday played its last of two straight road games to open SEC play with a contest at Mississippi State. The Gamecocks are 13-1.