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South Carolina Parts Ways With Paul Mainieri as Monte Lee Takes Interim Charge

The 68-year-old accepted responsibility after a 22-6 loss at Arkansas, saying he is returning to retirement.

Jun 26, 2017; Omaha, NE, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Paul Mainieri watches the military flyover during the National Anthem prior to the game agianst the Florida Gatorsin game one of the championship series of the 2017 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Athletic director Jeremiah Donati and Mainieri said in a joint statement they agreed the program needed new leadership.
  • Reuters reported Monte Lee served as interim head coach on Saturday, a 3-2, 10-inning loss to Arkansas.
  • South Carolina moved to 12-12 overall and 0-7 in SEC play, with 32 games left before the conference tournament.
  • Mainieri went 28-29 in his first season and leaves with a 40-40 record at the school.
  • A 2009 national champion at LSU, Mainieri ranks sixth in NCAA career wins at 1,545-817-8 after a 39-year head-coaching run.