South Carolina baseball fires interim coach Monte Lee, two assistants, per source
South Carolina baseball has fired interim coach Monte Lee along with two assistant coaches. This decision follows a disappointing season that concluded with a 22-35 record and a 13-game losing streak. The athletic director is currently searching for a new head coach to lead the program.
- ▪Monte Lee, Terry Rooney, and John Hendry have been dismissed from their coaching positions.
- ▪The Gamecocks finished the season with a record of 22-35 and a 7-23 mark in SEC play.
- ▪Lee took over as interim coach in March after Paul Mainieri stepped down.
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