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Clemson topples Anderson in exhibition game Wednesday

Oct 30, 2019 9:33 PM EDT

Clemson basketball began their 2019-20 season with an exhibition against the Division II Anderson Trojans on Wednesday.

Citadel coaching icon Charlie Taaffe dead at 69

Oct 30, 2019 5:44 PM EDT

The coach responsible for leading the Citadel football team to its most wins as a program has passed away.

WATCH: CIU coach says campus is "buzzing" before matchup with Gamecocks

Oct 30, 2019 5:35 PM EDT

The South Carolina men's basketball team will host Columbia International on Wednesday night in an exhibition contest at Colonial Life Arena. Tip time for the free admission matchup is set for 7 p.m. There will not be an audio or video stream of Wednesday's exhibition contest.

Clemson's Khavon Moore receives waiver from NCAA; immediately eligible

Oct 30, 2019 5:18 PM EDT

Clemson University men’s basketball transfer sophomore Khavon Moore has received a waiver from the NCAA and is immediately eligible to play for the Tigers this season, beginning with tonight’s exhibition game against Anderson University.

Gamecocks debut in top 10 of top 25 poll

Oct 30, 2019 1:39 PM EDT

Dawn Staley and the Gamecock debuted in the top 10 of the first AP top 25 women's basketball poll Wednesday.

Newberry picked ninth in preseason poll

Oct 30, 2019 1:36 PM EDT

The South Atlantic Conference has announced their preseason men's basketball poll and the Newberry Wolves were picked ninth in the 12 team league as they received 44 points.

USC, Clemson AD's react to NCAA's "name, image, likeness" decision

Oct 29, 2019 5:51 PM EDT

Following the NCAA's vote Tuesday to allow college athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness, Clemson's and USC's Athletics Directors both reacted to the news.

WATCH: USC players vocal in support of Will Muschamp

Oct 29, 2019 5:44 PM EDT

Amidst a 3-5 season and back-to-back losses for the second time this year, the Gamecock players are voicing their support for Will Muschamp.

Kinlaw named Bednarik semifinalist

Oct 29, 2019 2:12 PM EDT

Gamecock defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw has been named a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, which recognizes the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year, the Maxwell Football Club announced today.

The Latest: NCAA to allow athletes to cash in on their fame

Oct 29, 2019 2:05 PM EDT

The NCAA's top decision makers voted unanimously Tuesday to allow college athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness "in a manner consistent with the collegiate model."

WATCH: Dabo Swinney, players discuss "Championship Phase," matchup with Wofford

Oct 29, 2019 2:00 PM EDT

The Tigers and Terriers kick off at 4:00 p.m. this Saturday at Death Valley.

SEC coaches pick Gamecocks to finish second

Oct 29, 2019 1:59 PM EDT

Women's basketball coaches of the Southeastern Conference have picked South Carolina to finish second in the league this season, the conference office announced today.

Gamecock commit and Hammond standout Huntley receives All-American Bowl Jersey

Oct 28, 2019 3:13 PM EDT

The four-star defensive tackle made his commitment to USC over the summer. The All-American Bowl will take place on Jan. 4 in San Antonio.

Coleman’s 4 TDs lead 49ers past Panthers 51-13

Oct 27, 2019 10:39 PM EDT

Christian McCaffrey was the lone bright spot on Carolina’s offense with 117 yards rushing and a TD and 38 yards receiving.

WATCH: Allen tops Columbus State, 52-16 on homecoming

Oct 27, 2019 12:18 AM EDT

Allen University topped Columbus State 52-16 Saturday afternoon at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. The win ended the Yellow Jackets' five-game losing streak.

Etienne’s 3 TDs lead No. 4 Clemson past Boston College 59-7

Oct 27, 2019 12:04 AM EDT

Travis Etienne ran for 109 yards and three touchdowns, reserve receiver Diondre Overton caught three scoring passes and No. 4 Clemson blasted Boston College 59-7 on Saturday night for its 23rd straight victory.

South Carolina St snaps Bethune-Cookman's 5-game win streak

Oct 26, 2019 9:23 PM EDT

Tyrece Nick threw for a touchdown and ran for another as South Carolina State beat Bethune-Cookman 27-19 on Saturday night, snapping the Wildcats' five-game winning streak.

South Carolina collapses on Rocky Top; Vols beat Gamecocks, 41-21

Oct 26, 2019 8:08 PM EDT

Jauan Jennings and Marquez Callaway each scored two touchdowns and Tennessee threw for a season-high 351 yards without the services of injured quarterback Brian Maurer to beat South Carolina 41-21 on Saturday.

Wolves can't complete comeback at Carson-Newman

Oct 26, 2019 7:52 PM EDT

Newberry marched 69 yards in nine plays during the game's final two minutes to draw within three points, but Carson-Newman recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock to deny Newberry's bid for a fourth straight win in the series by a 24-21 score.