Maxcy Gregg Tennis Center
A vital part of Columbia-area tennis for over a quarter-century, Maxcy Gregg Tennis Center serves as the outdoor home of the Gamecock women's tennis team. Since 1974, fans have watched the best players college tennis has to offer compete for conference and national championships. The USC women's program moved into the spacious, on-campus facility in the fall of 1974. Previously a city-owned, clay court facility, Maxcy Gregg was turned over to USC for its sole use. Maxcy Gregg features a team locker room, players' lounge, athletic training room, office space, ample storage and seating for up to 700 fans. The women's tennis team also has access to four courts at the USC Indoor Fieldhouse over the winter months and during inclement weather during the fall and spring.
"What's nice about Maxcy Gregg and what separates it from the other women's tennis facilities in the SEC is that we have it to ourselves," head coach Arlo Elkins said. "We never have any scheduling conflicts and are able to practice when we want. Maxcy Gregg has been tremendous in the success we have achieved over the years."
Maxcy Gregg has served as the venue for several major tournaments throughout the years. The Gamecocks hosted NCAA Regionals in 1996, 1999 and 2002. South Carolina also hosted the 2002 SEC Tournament. In the fall, the Gamecocks host the Southern Intercollegiate Championships that typically feature players from over 20 schools in the region.
The Gamecocks' home courts have proven to be a crucial advantage during dual matches. Since joing the Southeastern Conference for the 1991-92 academic year, South Carolina has posted a 143-53 record at Maxcy Gregg, good for a .730 winning percentage. In SEC matches, the Gamecocks are 54-34 (.614). Last season, USC posted an 11-0 mark at home and went undefeated in home league matches for the first time in school history.
Gamecocks at Maxcy Gregg Tennis Center Since 1991-92
| |
Overall |
Southeastern Conference |
| Season |
Won |
Lost |
Pct. |
Won |
Lost |
Pct. |
| 1991-92 |
6 |
5 |
.545 |
4 |
2 |
.667 |
| 1992-93 |
7 |
4 |
.636 |
3 |
2 |
.600 |
| 1993-94 |
12 |
2 |
.857 |
4 |
2 |
.667 |
| 1994-95 |
14 |
1 |
.933 |
4 |
1 |
.800 |
| 1995-96 |
11 |
4 |
.733 |
5 |
1 |
.833 |
| 1996-97 |
7 |
2 |
.778 |
4 |
1 |
.800 |
| 1997-98 |
6 |
5 |
.545 |
2 |
4 |
.333 |
| 1998-99 |
10 |
3 |
.769 |
3 |
2 |
.600 |
| 1999-00 |
10 |
4 |
.714 |
3 |
3 |
.500 |
| 2000-01 |
8 |
2 |
.800 |
4 |
1 |
.800 |
| 2001-02 |
12 |
7 |
.632 |
3 |
3 |
.500 |
| 2002-03 |
7 |
2 |
.778 |
3 |
2 |
.600 |
| 2003-04 |
7 |
5 |
.583 |
2 |
4 |
.333 |
| 2004-05 |
9 |
2 |
.818 |
4 |
1 |
.800 |
| 2005-06 |
6 |
5 |
.545 |
1 |
5 |
.167 |
| 2006-07 |
11 |
0 |
1.000 |
5 |
0 |
1.000 |
| Total |
143 |
53 |
.730 |
54 |
34 |
.614 |
Directions to Maxcy Gregg Tennis Center
From I-126 to Maxcy Gregg Tennis Center
1. Exit off Huger Street
2. Follow Huger Street south to Blossom Street
3. Take a left onto Blossom Street
4. Follow Blossom Street and you will see the courts on your left after you pass the intersection of Blossom and Pickens.
From I-20 to Maxcy Gregg Tennis Center
1. Take the Bull Street Exit
2. Follow Bull Street southeast to Gervais Street
3. Take a left on Gervais Street
4. Take a right on Pickens Street
5. Take a left on Blossom Street
6. The tennis courts will be on your left right after you turn onto Blossom Street.
From I-77 to Maxcy Gregg Tennis Center
1. Take Bluff Road exit (exit 5)
2. Take Bluff Road all the way into Columbia
3. Turn right onto George Rogers Blvd. (it becomes Assembly Street after)
4. Turn right onto Blossom Street
5. After you go through the light at the intersection of Pickens and Blossom, the tennis courts will be on your left.
Sam Daniel Tennis Center
Men's Tennis at Home Since 1973 |
| YEAR | RECORD |
| 2005 | 13-3 |
| 2004 | 12-5 |
| 2003 | 10-2 |
| 2002 | 11-3 |
| 2001 | 8-4 |
| 2000 | 6-5 |
| 1999 | 10-6 |
| 1998 | 13-2 |
| 1997 | 10-5 |
| 1996 | 11-4 |
| 1995 | 10-8 |
| 1994 | 16-1 |
| 1993 | 6-5 |
| 1992 | 6-5 |
| 1991 | 5-1 |
| 1990 | 5-2 |
| 1989 | 9-2 |
| 1988 | 3-5 |
| 1987 | 12-1 |
| 1986 | 7-1 |
| 1985 | 13-1 |
| 1984 | 20-5 |
| 1983 | 13-4 |
| 1982 | 20-4 |
| 1981 | 13-1 |
| 1980 | 16-2 |
| 1979 | 16-3 |
| 1978 | 15-2 |
| 1977 | 13-3 |
| 1976 | 14-1 |
| 1975 | 14-2 |
| 1974 | 13-6 |
| 1973 | 17-0 |
| TOTALS | 380-104 (.785) |
Capacity: 2,000
NCAA Regionals at Sam Daniel Tennis Center
1994
SEC Tournament at Sam Daniel Tennis Center
1997
Directions to Sam Daniel Tennis Center
From I-126 to Sam Daniel
1. Exit off Huger Street
2. Follow Huger Street south to Blossom Street
3. Take a left onto Blossom Street
4. Follow Blossom Street east to Assembly Street
5. Take a right on Assembly Street
6. Follow Assembly Street south (towards Williams-Brice Stadium) to Whaley Street
7. Take a left on Whaley Street
8. Follow Whaley Street (3 blocks) east to Marion Street
9. Take a right on Marion Street, Sam Daniel Tennis Center will be directly ahead (it is located right beside Sarge Frye Field
From I-20 to Sam Daniel Tennis Center
1. Take the Bull Street Exit
2. Follow Bull Street southeast to Gervais Street
3. Take a right on Gervais Street
4. Follow Gervais Street southwest to Assembly Street
5. Take a left on to Assembly Street south (towards Williams-Brice Stadium) to Whaley Street
6. Take a left on Whaley Street
7. Follow Whaley Street (3 blocks) east to Marion Street
8. Take a right on Marion Street, Sam Daniel will be directly ahead (it is located right beside Sarge Frye Field)
From I-77 to Sam Daniel Tennis Center
1. Take Bluff Road exit (exit 5)
2. Take Bluff Road all the way into Columbia
3. Turn right onto George Rogers Blvd.
4. Keep straight until you get to Whaley Street
5. Turn right onto Whaley
6. After turning right onto Whaley Street turn right onto Heyward (first road on your right)
7. The parking lot for the tennis courts will be on your right after going around the curve and going over the rail road tracks
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