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Gamecocks fall in Sunday twinbill vs. Vandy

May 5, 2019 11:57 PM EDT

The University of South Carolina dropped both games of a doubleheader to No. 4 Vanderbilt, falling in the opener, 9-3, and in the nightcap, 6-2.

Gardner-Webb splits weekend pair with Clemson

May 5, 2019 11:54 PM EDT

Gardner-Webb scored six runs in the third inning and every Bulldog starter had at least one hit in its 9-7 victory over Clemson at Keeter Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Gamecocks Take Missouri Finale With Strong First Inning

May 5, 2019 11:52 PM EDT

No. 16 South Carolina softball posted four runs in the first inning and never looked back in a 5-2 victory over Missouri on Sunday at Mizzou Stadium in the series finale.

Severe Weather Postpones Saturday's Baseball Game vs. Vanderbilt

May 5, 2019 1:18 AM EDT

The University of South Carolina baseball team's game against Vanderbilt scheduled for Saturday, May 4 has been postponed due to severe weather and heavy rains in the Columbia area.

Dahmen hangs on for 3-way share of lead at Quail Hollow

May 5, 2019 1:17 AM EDT

On his 30th birthday, Rory McIlroy used words like “patience” and “discipline” to move within two shots of the lead Saturday in the Wells Fargo Championship, giving the old man a shot at his third title at Quail Hollow.

Seven-Run Fifth Propels Tigers Over Runnin' Bulldogs 10-2

May 5, 2019 1:13 AM EDT

Logan Davidson hit his 40th career home run in Clemson's seven-run fifth inning, as the Tigers defeated Gardner-Webb 10-2 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday.

Gamecocks Drop Series To Missouri

May 5, 2019 12:58 AM EDT

No. 16 South Carolina softball dropped a hard-fought 7-6 game in extra innings to Missouri on Saturday at Mizzou Stadium as the Tigers sealed the series victory.

Gamecocks End Season in NCAA Second Round

May 5, 2019 12:55 AM EDT

No. 17 South Carolina closed its season with a tight 4-1 loss at No. 5 Virginia in the NCAA Championships second round Saturday afternoon.

No. 4 Gamecocks Head to Third-Straight Sweet 16

May 5, 2019 12:53 AM EDT

South Carolina senior Paige Cline rallied for a three-set victory, clinching Carolina's victory over Virginia, 4-1, on Saturday afternoon at the Carolina Tennis Center, advancing the Gamecocks to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Championships.

Vanderbilt powers past Gamecocks for series-opening win

May 4, 2019 12:49 AM EDT

Vanderbilt scored five or more runs in three separate innings, including a nine-run sixth, in a 22-11 win over the University of South Carolina baseball team Friday night at Founders Park.

Gamecocks Break School Record For Home Runs In Loss To Missouri

May 4, 2019 12:47 AM EDT

No. 16 South Carolina softball hit three home runs on its way to breaking the school record for homers in season in a 4-3 loss to Missouri on Friday night at Mizzou Stadium.

Jason Dufner takes Wells Fargo lead with a 63

May 4, 2019 12:45 AM EDT

Jason Dufner’s game was going nowhere, so he changed everything from his swing coach to his equipment to his caddie. It didn’t get any better. He at least is starting to see signs of it coming together with an 8-under 63 on Friday in the Wells Fargo Championship.

Clemson, hoops assistant parts ways amid corruption trial

May 4, 2019 12:39 AM EDT

Clemson has parted ways with men’s basketball assistant coach Steve Smith after his voice was heard on a federal wiretap involving defendant Christian Dawkins on the ongoing trial into college corruption.

Swinney responds to testimony from hoops trial

May 3, 2019 12:46 AM EDT

Clemson's Dabo Swinney was brief in his response to comments that surfaced about the Clemson football program during the trial surrounding the FBI's investigation into college basketball.

NCAA tennis tournament moves match times in Columbia

May 2, 2019 3:33 PM EDT

For the fourth straight season, the Gamecock women's tennis team will host the NCAA Tournament, but due to incoming weather, this weekend's matches have been moved up.

Sightler signs to play with Lexington County Blowfish

May 2, 2019 2:48 PM EDT

Former Swansea star and current Gamecock Josiah Sightler has signed to play a summer with the Lexington County Blowfish.

Harris to compete at USAB Pan Am Games trials

May 2, 2019 2:18 PM EDT

Gamecock junior Tyasha Harris is among the 36 student-athletes who will take part in trials for the 2019 U.S. Pan American Games Women's Basketball Team May 16-20 at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Spring, Colo.

Thornton selected to attend U.S. Pan American Games team trials

May 2, 2019 2:16 PM EDT

Clemson women’s basketball junior Kobi Thornton has been selected to participate in trials for the 2019 U.S. Pan American Games Women’s Basketball Team. Thornton is one of 36 invitees and one of just five ACC players to appear on the list.