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Dickerson receives post-graduate scholarship
Posted on 04.04.09
CommentsUSC senior guard Brionna Dickerson is the female recipient of the 2008-09 Brad Davis Southeastern Conference Community Service Post-Graduate Scholarship.
Dickerson and male winner Andrew Smith of Auburn were chosen by a committee of faculty athletic representatives from SEC universities. Each will receive a $6,000 scholarship.
USC baseball player Jay Brown was honored as one of 11 male recipients of a $2,000 scholarship.
"Brionna has established a legacy of service to go with her outstanding academic and athletic performance throughout her career," USC women's basketball coach Dawn Staley said. "She is a player, teammate and leader who embodies all the fundamental principles of our basketball program."
Dickerson is a two-time SEC Community Service Team member. She has worked with Camp Sunshine for nearly a decade as a mentor for special needs adults.
The award, which recognizes student-athletes for their commitment to service, leadership, academic achievement and athletic participation, is named in memory of former associate commissioner Brad Davis.
GOLF
Burnett leads USC women at Bryan National
At Browns Summit, N.C., USC freshman Katie Burnett shot a 3-over-par 75 to lead the Gamecock women's golf team in the first round of the Bryan National Collegiate.
The Gamecocks turned in a team score of 311 (+23) and are tied for 10th through one round of play.
Burnett carded a pair of birdies to go along with four bogeys on the day. She is tied for seventh heading into today's second round.
SOUTH CAROLINA RESULTS
| T7. | Katie Burnett | 75 (+3) |
| T25. | Cayci Ruppe | 77 (+5) |
| T49. | Benedicte Toumpsin | 79 (+7) |
| T62. | Corrine Carr | 80 (+8) |
| T80. | Taylor Barrett | 84 (+12) |
TENNIS
Gamecocks clipped by Razorbacks
No. 17 South Carolina dropped a 6-1 decision to No. 45 Arkansas (10-9, 2-5 SEC). It is the Gamecocks’ first home loss of the season. They are 15-5, 3-4.
USC women overturn Arkansas
At Fayetteville, Ark., the No. 30 USC women's tennis team extended its unbeaten streak to four matches with a 5-2 victory against 15th-ranked Arkansas. The Gamecocks improved to 11-7 overall and 4-3 in the SEC. The Razorbacks are 9-6, 4-3.
EQUESTRIAN
Georgia outpaces USC
At Blythewood, South Carolina dropped a 15-5 decision at the Southern Equestrian Championships against Georgia. Megan Massaro, Alex Haskell and Maggie Fortune earned MVP rides for the Gamecocks.
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