South Carolina Sideline

Sports Director Matt Dowell sits down with NBA Hall of Famer and South Carolina basketball legend Alex English. They dive into his journey from Columbia native to South Carolina Gamecock star, and on to a storied NBA career. He talks how he got his start in basketball, what it meant to play for the University of South Carolina, and the lessons he learned in the pros. He also breaks down the 2025 NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley talk about former Gamecock Laeticia Amihere returning to the Golden State Valkyries and what the Las Vegas Aces need to do to get back to dominant form. Additionally, they discuss Gamecock track star Jameesia Ford, whom they consider the most underrated athlete at the university. Ford has been breaking and setting collegiate records with high anticipations for the 2025 NCAA championships.

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Sports Director Matt Dowell sits down with South Carolina Gamecock softball head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard to reflect on her historic first season. The D1 Softball National Coach of the Year breaks down the emotional Super Regional loss to UCLA, how the team is processing it, and what’s ahead. They also dive into the rapid rise of NCAA women’s softball and the national spotlight on the Women’s College World Series. Plus, hear about her favorite things around Gamecock athletics!

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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker celebrate South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley’s achievement as a New York Times bestselling author. They also dive into the latest WNBA highlights, spotlighting standout performances from A’ja Wilson, Allisha Gray, and Kamilla Cardoso. Plus, they reflect on their favorite Gamecock basketball memories from the 2024–2025 season and share bold “warm takes” on WNBA players to watch this summer.

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Sports Director Matt Dowell sits down with University of South Carolina Women's Golf Head Coach Kalen Anderson to discuss her nearly 20-year career leading the Gamecocks. They dive into her passion for the game, the team's recent SEC Championship triumph, recruiting top talent, building a winning culture, and her perspective on the LPGA Tour and the future of women’s golf.

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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley break down South Carolina softball’s heartbreaking NCAA Tournament loss to UCLA, ending a strong postseason run. They also talk about Dawn Staley’s new book, 'Uncommon Favor,' and give their biggest takeaways on Gamecock legends like Allisha Gray and Aliyah Boston making waves in the WNBA.

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Sports Director Matt Dowell sits down with Brad Muller, the longtime play-by-play broadcaster for South Carolina Gamecock women's basketball, softball, and soccer. Brad shares the story of his journey into sports broadcasting, gives an insider breakdown of the Gamecocks vs. UCLA NCAA Softball Super Regional, and opens up about his most unforgettable moments covering Dawn Staley’s powerhouse basketball program.

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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker recap South Carolina softball’s dominant NCAA Tournament weekend. Former Gamecock and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette also returned to Columbia to host a youth camp. The duo breaks down the WNBA’s opening weekend, where Gamecock legends A’ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston stood out. Matt also gives a hilarious behind-the-scenes story of an interview with Joyce Edwards that had some major technical issues.

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Matt Dowell is joined by Lulu Kesin of The Greenville News to discuss breaking the news of MiLaysia Fulwiley transferring from South Carolina to LSU, and a funny behind-the-scenes story that involves Kim Mulkey and mozzarella sticks.

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Sports Director Matt Dowell returns to the WACH FOX studio with Claire Foley to break down former Gamecock Te-Hina Paopao’s strong start in the WNBA preseason with the Atlanta Dream. The duo also discusses South Carolina Softball earning national seed honors, as they get set to host the Regional round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday against Elon. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at the unveiling of Dawn Staley’s statue.

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