Making SC Stronger: Key sports dates for 2016 | The State

Connecticut Huskies forward Breanna Stewart (30) defends against South Carolina Gamecocks forward Aleighsa Welch (24) last season. The rematch is a key South Carolina sports date to look forward to in the coming year. — Connecticut Huskies forward Breanna Stewart (30) defends against South Carolina Gamecocks forward Aleighsa Welch (24) last season. The rematch is a key South Carolina sports date to look forward to in the coming year. David Butler II David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 3

Football: National Signing Day

Feb. 8

Women’s basketball: USC vs. UConn, defending national champions at Colonial Life Arena

March 2-6

Women’s basketball: SEC tournament

March 4-5

Prep basketball: High school championships

March 4-6

Baseball: USC-Clemson series

March 9-13

Men’s basketball: SEC tournament

Sept. 1, 2016

Football: USC at Vanderbilt in season-opener