UPSET OF THE YEAR!!!
by JulioHelado on 1/27/10Colonial Life Arena - ColumbiaIt was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I will be back for more games.
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South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena
Columbia, South Carolina, is home to one of the top basketball programs in the Southeastern Conference. The University of South Carolina Gamecocks play at Colonial Life Arena, which opened in 2002 and seats 18,000. They are coached by Frank Martin, who successfully led the Kansas State Wildcats to four NCAA tournament appearances in five seasons before moving on to South Carolina in 2012, leading the Gamecocks to their first men's Final Four appearance in 2017.
South Carolina Gamecocks Men's Basketball History
The University of South Carolina first fielded a men's basketball team in 1908, and achieved success in the Southern Conference in the 1920s and '30s, before joining six other SoCon teams to form the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1953. The legendary Frank McGuire, who had previously led St. John's and UNC to Final Four appearances, led the Gamecocks from 1964 until his retirement in 1980. During McGuire's reign, South Carolina reached the NCAA Sweet 16 three years in a row, from 1971 to 1973, in addition to winning the ACC regular season and tournament championship once apiece in their final two seasons in the conference.
Eight-time NBA All-Star and Basketball Hall of Famer Alex English starred at South Carolina in the mid '70s, and was arguably the first African-American star athlete in the school's history. South Carolina moved from the Metro Conference to the Southeastern Conference in 1991, with coach Eddie Fogler leading the Gamecocks to an SEC regular season championship in 1997. Former Wake Forest head coach Dave Odom led South Carolina from 2001 to 2008, appearing in three postseason NIT championships, winning in 2005 and 2006 behind the play of tournament MVPs Carlos Powell and Renaldo Balkman. In 2017, the Gamecocks made their first appearance in the Final Four, beating Marquette, Duke, Baylor and Florida before bowing to Gonzaga in the national semifinal. South Carolina became the tenth team to have both their men's and women's teams reach their respective Final Four in the same year, with coach Dawn Staley's women's team winning the 2017 NCAA championship.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 1 out of 5by iiibradiii on 1/27/10Colonial Life Arena - Columbia The venue staff were not able to control the fans, who in their zeal to rush the court and demean opposing fans, pushed even the elderly to the floor all the while screaming obscenities in their faces. I was ashamed to be there. I will be surprised if no one was injured that night.
Rating: 4 out of 5 UK did not step up
by UKFANLIFE on 1/27/10Colonial Life Arena - ColumbiaFan for 20 years, it was my first ever UK game in person. The venue was great, the place rocked, food was a decent price. Only thing that would have kept me from giving this 5 stars is that UNDEFEATED UK comes here and LAYS AN EGG! Good game nevertheless.
Rating: 5 out of 5 South Carolina Basketbal
by leftwinger on 1/27/10Colonial Life Arena - ColumbiaExcellent basketball game between South Carolina and Kentucky. Seats were in upper deck but still could see the game very well. Parking was relatively easy and egress in and out of the arena was good. Game was a sellout but was able to leave after the game relatively easy.
Rating: 5 out of 5 awesome go cocks!!!!
by HARLEY10 on 1/27/10Colonial Life Arena - Columbiamy seats where at the very top and i have to say that there is not a bad seat in there after those seats. I will be returning to watch many more games!!! GO COCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5by Anonymous on 1/27/10Colonial Life Arena - Columbia Even with our sitting almost to the top of the arena you could still see the game well, but of course would have liked to been closer down in sitting, I thought the Gamecocks took advantage of the opportunity Kentucky gave them, and was glad to have been there to see a bit of history!
Rating: 5 out of 5 #1 team went down
by Anonymous on 1/27/10Colonial Life Arena - ColumbiaAwesome crowd! Awesome game! GO GAMECOCKS!!!!!!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 USC vs Kentucky
by carolinagirl96 on 1/27/10Colonial Life Arena - ColumbiaWay to go Gamecocks!!! Great seats all the way around.
Rating: 5 out of 5 USC played an awesome 2nd half game!!!!!
by ClassieAMS on 1/15/10Colonial Life Arena - ColumbiaThe seats were a little high but the game was still great. We had a good view but the next time I will check the seating chart to get a side court view. THANKS FOR THE GREAT TIME!!!!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 USC BASKETBALL
by Zach0300 on 1/14/10Colonial Life Arena - ColumbiaIt was Amazing to see the game at the Life Arena! WE will be Back! I hope to Bring more people with me to enjoy the Game,.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 1/5/10Colonial Life Arena - Columbia Great facility with convenient parking. This was a fun event!
Rating: 5 out of 5by smooth661 on 12/23/09Colonial Life Arena - Columbia the arena is outstanding staff is curtious and very helpful
Rating: 5 out of 5 basketball game was awesome
by harry06 on 12/22/09Colonial Life Arena - ColumbiaEverthing was just great - the game - the atmosphere during the game - concession stand food was good = the people sitting around me were wonderful. Parking was easy to get in and out. Absolutely wonderful evening
Rating: 5 out of 5 USC vs. Furman Mens Basketball
by JWpaladin on 12/22/09Colonial Life Arena - ColumbiaGreat site. Great venue. Great game. Great seats. I would recommend going to a college basketball game!
Rating: 3 out of 5 Fun for family
by SCTarheel on 12/22/09Colonial Life Arena - ColumbiaWe had never been in this venue before, and are used to attending UNC basketball games in Chapel Hill but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the arena. Gamecocks are no Tar Heels but we cheered like they were, and it was a good 2nd half & large margin of victory. We will be back!