Gamecock Pitcher Shares Family's Military Ties Ahead of Salute the Troops Weekend

South Carolina Baseball hosts Army, Navy, and Air Force for special series honoring servicemembers.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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South Carolina Baseball pitcher Cullen Horowicz opened up about his deep family connections to military service ahead of the team's upcoming "Salute the Troops Weekend" series against Army West Point, Navy, and Air Force Academy. Horowicz previously played a season at Army West Point before transferring to South Carolina.

Why it matters

The annual Salute the Troops Weekend allows South Carolina Baseball to honor past, present, and future members of the U.S. Armed Forces, many of whom have ties to the university's athletic programs. Horowicz's personal story highlights the strong military tradition in college sports.

The details

During the Salute the Troops Weekend, South Carolina will host Army West Point on Friday, Navy on Saturday, and Air Force on Sunday. Gamecock pitcher Cullen Horowicz shared his family's long history of military service and his own experience playing a season at Army West Point before transferring to South Carolina.

  • The Salute the Troops Weekend series will take place from February 19-21, 2026.
  • South Carolina will play Army on Friday at 2:00 pm, Navy on Saturday at 1:00 pm, and Air Force on Sunday at 4:00 pm.

The players

Cullen Horowicz

A pitcher for the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team who previously played a season at Army West Point.

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The takeaway

The Salute the Troops Weekend highlights the strong military tradition in college sports, with South Carolina Baseball providing a platform to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces.