**BREAKING: Gamecock Goddess Wins BIG with Unwavering Loyalty**
COLUMBIA, SC – In a stunning turn of events, local resident and self-proclaimed Gamecock superfan, Betsy “Tiger” Thompson, has won a whopping $200,000 in the state lottery – and she’s crediting her unwavering devotion to the University of South Carolina football team for her good fortune.
According to sources close to the lottery commission (okay, it was Betsy herself), Thompson has been rocking her trusty Gamecocks jersey and screaming “Go Cocks!” at the top of her lungs every time she buys her lottery tickets. And it seems her loyalty has finally paid off – big time!
“I’ve been a die-hard Gamecock fan since I was a toddler,” Thompson exclaimed in an interview, still clutching her winning ticket. “I’ve got Gamecock tattoos, Gamecock posters, Gamecock-themed kitchenware… you name it! My friends even call me ‘Tiger’ because I’m so fierce when it comes to supporting our team.”
When asked if she had any special pre-lottery ritual, Thompson sheepishly admitted to performing the “Cock-a-doodle-doo” chant every time she buys her tickets. “I know it sounds crazy, but hey, it’s worked so far, right?” she laughed.
The $200,000 jackpot is reportedly just the beginning for Thompson, who’s already planning her victory celebration – a massive Gamecocks-themed party complete with a live band, a conga line, and enough shrimp ‘n’ grits to feed the entire stadium.
“I’m going to live my best life, Gamecock-style!” Thompson declared, waving her winning ticket in the air. “And who knows? Maybe next year I’ll win the Powerball and get to buy my own stadium!”
The South Carolina Lottery Commission has confirmed that Thompson’s win is one of the largest in state history – and they’re already calling her the “Lucky Gamecock Lady.” When asked for comment, a commission spokesperson simply shook their head and muttered, “Only in South Carolina…”
