USC Aiken Pacers
The USC Aiken Pacers (also South Carolina–Aiken) are the athletic teams that represent the University of South Carolina Aiken, located in Aiken, South Carolina, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sporting competitions. The Pacers compete as members of the Peach Belt Conference for all 10 varsity sports. USC Aiken has been a member of the Peach Belt since 1990.
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| University | University of South Carolina Aiken |
| Conference | Peach Belt Conference |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Jim Herlihy |
| Location | Aiken, South Carolina |
| Varsity teams | 10 |
| Basketball arena | Convocation Center |
| Baseball stadium | Roberto Hernandez Stadium |
| Softball stadium | J.H. Satcher Field |
| Soccer stadium | Pacer Pit |
| Nickname | Pacers |
| Colors | Cardinal, White, and Navy[1] |
| Website | www |
The school's sports teams were initially known as the Rebels. The mascot name was changed to Pacers in 1971.[2]
Varsity teams
List of teams
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Men's sports (5)
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Women's sports (5)
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(Men's and Women's Tennis were discontinued at the end of the Spring 2019 season.)
Regional championships
The Pacers have had consistent success in regional competition, claiming 10 NCAA Division II Region Titles in five sports:
- Baseball - 1 (1993)
- Men's Golf - 5 (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
- Men's Basketball - 2 (2013, 2014)
- Women's Volleyball - 1 (2016)
- Men's Tennis - 1 (2019)
National championships
Team
| Association | Division | Sport | Year | Opponent/Runner-Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA | Division II | Men's Golf[3] | 2004 | Chico State | 1,191–1,200 |
| 2005 | Armstrong State | 1,158–1,163 | |||
| 2006 | Columbus State | 1,148–1,160 |
Individual
| Association | Division | Sport | Year | Individual(s) | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA | Division II | Men's Golf | 2005 | Dane Burkhart | Individual Title | 279 (–5) |
| 2008 | Jeff Goff | Individual Title | 278 (–2) |
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References
- "USC Aiken Pacers Quick Facts". April 8, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- "USC Aiken Trivia", USC Aiken (accessed 2017-03-24).
- "NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship Results" (PDF). NCAA. NCAA.org. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
External links
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