USC Head Coach Ray Tanner speaks at 'Carolina Day' at the South Carolina State House on Feb. 8, 2012.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP, WLTX) -- It was University of South Carolina day at the State House.
The baseball team was recognized Wednesday for winning the 2012 College World Series, its second straight national title.
Gov. Nikki Haley presented baseball coach Ray Tanner with the framed Gamecock flag that flew over the State House last year after his team won. Haley also presented coaches and players with the "Back to Back National Champions Day" proclamation from last July.
The baseball team was also recognized in the House.
University alumni also used the day to lobby for their alma mater. They want legislators to support university requests including regulatory relief, money for maintenance projects, and money for a new initiative allowing residents to finish their bachelor's degree online.