Who’s got Gamecock pride? South Carolina does, you silly. And it’s not just for
. Gamecocks basketball is now also fast becoming a powerhouse in the NCAA. Since 1922, the Gamecocks have clawed and scratched their way towards respect. Originally members of the Southern Conference, the Gamecocks were displeased with said conference and became founding members of their own conference: the
vividseats.com/ncaab/">Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). However, years in this conference also proved less than enjoyable for them and they have been switching among conferences ever since, recently joining the
Southeastern Conference in 2005. Without a doubt,
Clemson is the number one rival for the Gamecocks. Located only 125 miles apart, the schools have feuded since Clemson’s creation in 1889. But the origins of this feud are not only athletic. Originally, the two schools engaged in bitter disputes over their respective charters. Sports, basketball especially, have become the outlet for the bitter feud to be won or lost. The Gamecocks seemed to make enemies wherever they went. Went they joined/founded the ACC, they quickly struck feud with northern counterpart
UNC Tar Heels. Currently, the Gamecocks are in development for rivalries with the universities of
Tennessee,
Georgia, and
Florida. Now is the time to join in the rivalry and choose sides. Are you a Gamecock or not? Purchase Gamecocks basketball tickets today and support your favorite team.
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