April 18, 2016

COLUMBIA, S.C. – For some, it had been mere months since they played at Stone Stadium. For others, it had been decades. However, for all of the University of South Carolina alumni that returned for the alumni games on Saturday, April 16, it was a special treat.

“It was awesome for all of us,” said J.P. Rafferty, who played at South Carolina from 2010-13 and was a team captain his senior year. “Whether it’s been a couple years or 20 years, it’s always good because no matter what, you never stop missing it. It’s always good to be back and kind of get a feel for how it was in the old days.”

Both the men’s and women’s team had their alumni games on Saturday and it’s always one of the highlights of the year. Not only do the former players get a chance to catch up with old teammates, but they also get to interact with the current student-athletes that are continuing to carry on the legacy.

“We talk to our guys all the time about the history of (program),” said men’s assistant coach Spencer Lewis, who plays a big role in organizing the alumni game. “Last year when we had almost 50 guys come back, seeing our current guys talk to them and get to know them, it just really connects the new guys to know what they’re playing for. The guys that came before them come back and tell stories and I know all the current guys, you could just tell it meant a lot to them.”

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