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Swain’s Punt Return Sparks South Carolina Past Virginia Tech, 24–11, in Season Opener
South Carolina secured its seventh straight regular-season win with strong defense forcing two interceptions and an 80-yard punt return touchdown from Vicari Swain.
- South Carolina defeated Virginia Tech 24-11 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the season opener for both teams.
- South Carolina's victory followed a low-scoring contest marked by strong defense and key turnovers, including two interceptions of Virginia Tech's quarterback Kyron Drones.
- Early in the fourth quarter, the Gamecocks extended their lead when Vicari Swain scored on an 80-yard punt return, followed shortly by LaNorris Sellers tossing a long 64-yard scoring strike to Nyck Harbor.
- LaNorris Sellers threw for 209 yards on 12 completions out of 19 attempts, scoring one touchdown through the air and adding another on the ground, while John Love successfully made three field goals, including a long kick from 56 yards.
- The win improved South Carolina to 1-0, extended hopes for a special season, and set the stage for their home opener against South Carolina State on September 6 at 7 p.m.
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Savannah natives make impact in South Carolina's season opening victory
ATLANTA (WSAV) -- A couple of Savannah natives on the South Carolina Gamecocks contributed to the team's first victory of the season in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Aug. 31. Calvary Day alum Michael Smith recorded a catch in the opening frame. The sophomore tight end caught a seven-yard pass from LaNorris Sellers. The completion occurred with 8:37 remaining in the first quarter. The drive resulted in a South Carolina punt. …
No. 13 South Carolina leans on defense, special teams to down Virginia Tech in opener
After sputtering for much of the game, No. 13 South Carolina scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to pull away with a 24-11 win over Virginia Tech in the second Aflac Kickoff Game of the weekend in Atlanta.
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South Carolina leans on defense, special teams to down Virginia Tech in opener
After sputtering for much of the game, No. 13 South Carolina scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to pull away with a 24-11 win over Virginia Tech in the second Aflac Kickoff Game of the weekend in Atlanta.
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