Vicari Swain sets school record in South Carolina win over Towson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Vicari Swain returned two punts for touchdowns to establish a new South Carolina career record as the Gamecocks defeated Towson 45-9 on Saturday. Swain recorded scoring returns of 58 and 45 yards, moving past the previous school record of four punt return touchdowns held by Dickie Harris. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers and tailback Matt Fuller added long scoring runs during the victory, which occurred on a rainy night in Columbia. The game featured a 74-minute weather delay after Sellers’ 58-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter. While South Carolina moved to 2-0 on the season, coach Shane Beamer noted several areas for improvement, including fumbles and missed field goals. The Gamecocks now prepare to host Mississippi State for their first Southeastern Conference game of the season, while Towson travels to play Morgan State.
- •Vicari Swain broke the South Carolina career record with five punt return touchdowns.
- •LaNorris Sellers and Matt Fuller contributed long scoring runs to the 45-9 victory.
- •A lightning and rain delay halted play for 74 minutes in the third quarter.
- •South Carolina opens its Southeastern Conference schedule against Mississippi State next Saturday.
- •Towson finished with 203 total yards in the loss to the FBS program.
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Swain's 2 punt return TDs set school career record, lead South Carolina to 45-9 win over FCS Towson
"Vicari Swain had two punt return touchdowns to break the South Carolina career record with five while quarterback LaNorris Sellers and tailback Matt Fuller had long scoring runs as the Gamecocks defeated Towson 45-9 on a rainy Saturday night. The game was delayed by lightning and heavy rain for 74 minutes after Sellers' 58-yard TD run early in third quarter put South Carolina up 24-3.
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