We've officially entered the month of October, and it's a busy time for South Carolina Gamecock athletics. From the football season in full swing, recruiting updates, former players suiting up, there is a lot to catch up on.
To get you caught up, here's the latest on what you may have missed in recent days.
Dylan Stewart is back at practice ahead of Florida game
On the football field, South Carolina is still searching for its first SEC win, starting 0-3 in conference play. Unfortunately for the Gamecocks, the team has to travel on the road to take on the No. 16 Florida Gators. Led by first-year head coach Jon Sumrall, the Gators are undefeated at home so far this season. South Carolina is a 14-point underdog.
In Dylan Stewart news, Shane Beamer told reporters that he is back at practice this week after his one-game suspension. It is unclear if he will play in the Florida game at this time.
As for Florida, Sumrall also had high praise for the Gamecocks, saying his team is not overlooking South Carolina. He added that this is the one of the most talented teams Florida has faced all season.
WNBA playoffs heat up
A pair of critical game twos of the WNBA playoffs tip off Wednesday night. The New York Liberty take on Allisha Gray and the Atlanta Dream in Game 2, and A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces face the Golden State Valkyries. The Dream have a 1-0 lead after winning 92-82 on Sunday. But unfortunately, Gray is out with a finger injury and considered day-to-day. Game 2 will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET and air live on ESPN.
Wilson will be looking to rebound after her Aces fell 71-60 in Game 1. She had just 24 points, as Las Vegas was held to just 34% from the floor. Wednesday night's game tips at 9:30 p.m. ET, and air on Peacock/NBC Sports Network.
Jezelle Banks has Gamecocks in final three
Sticking with women's hoops, Dawn Staley will be looking to add another member to her 2027 recruiting class. Five-star center/guard Jezelle "GG" Banks will announce her decision on Oct. 9, choosing between South Carolina, Texas and LSU.
If she commits, she'll join fellow five-star Taylor Brown, who committed to the Gamecocks over the weekend.
South Carolina baseball starts fall scrimmage Friday
Gamecock fans hoping to see head coach Kevin Schnall and his new squad will get a first look to do so. South Carolina will play High Point in its first fall scrimmage on Friday at 4 p.m. The game will be played at Founders Park, and admission is free.
Men's and women's soccer, volleyball action continues
The men's soccer team, ranked No. 9 in the country, will play Kentucky at home on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m., and the No. 11 women's team takes on Tennessee at home on Friday night, also at 7 p.m. Women's volleyball gos on the road to take on Alabama on Friday night in Tuscaloosa.
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