Local Sports

No. 14 Tigers explode for 14 runs in win over East Tennessee State

No. 14 Clemson erupted for a season-high 15 hits in its 14-3 victory over East Tennessee State at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The Tigers, who won their fifth game in a row, improved to 7-1, while the Buccaneers dropped to 6-2.

FAMdemonium Set for NCAA Selection Show

Gamecock women's basketball invites fans to FAMdemonium at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium to watch the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Mon., March 18. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the event, which features dinner, a photo booth and an autograph session ahead of the Selection Show airing at 7 p.m.

Cooke named finalist for Naismith Player of the Year

Gamecock women's basketball signee Zia Cooke was named a national finalist for the Jersey Mike's Naismith High School Girls' Player of the Year Award, announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club today.

WATCH: What Frank Martin is saying about USC's NCAA Tournament chances

Frank Martin and the Gamecocks have five games left (four in the regular season and at least one in the SEC Tournament) to prove to the NCAA Tournament committee they belong in March's Big Dance. Right now, the Gamecocks are not projected in the field of 68, but Martin believes if his guys take care of the last four regular season games, USC will be just fine.

USC's Jana Johns named Co-SEC Player of the Week

For her efforts in the four games over the past week, South Carolina softball's Jana Johns has been named Co-SEC Player of the Week, the conference office announced today. Johns shares the weekly honor with Arkansas' Danielle Gibson. 

Claflin opens CIAA Tournament in Charlotte

The Claflin University Lady Panthers will begin their quest toward a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament Championship on Tuesday (Feb. 26), taking on Chowan University in the first round inside the Bojangles’ Coliseum at 10 a.m.

Clemson's Sharpe named national player-of-the-week

Freshman utility player Davis Sharpe was named one of 12 national players-of-the-week by Collegiate Baseball on Monday. The Dacula, Ga., native helped lead the Tigers to a 4-0 record last week.

Johnson cruises to 20th career title in Mexico Championship

Dustin Johnson struggled early, caught a good break from behind a tree and then breezed to his sixth World Golf Championship title Sunday by closing with a 5-under 66 for a five-shot victory over Rory McIlroy in the Mexico Championship.

Tigers Complete Sweep Over Keydets With 11-6 Win

No. 14 Clemson overcame a 3-0 deficit with six runs in the sixth inning to defeat Virginia Military 11-6 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers, who swept the series 3-0, improved to 6-1, while the Keydets fell to 2-6.

Clemson Surges Past Virginia Tech on Senior Day

Propelled by critical plays the senior leaders, the Clemson Tigers (18-10, 9-6) took charge down the stretch to defeat the Virginia Tech Hokies (17-10, 4-10), 73-66, in Clemson’s final home game of the regular season.

Morgan's Gem, Five Homers Helps Baseball Sweep Utah Valley

Senior Chris Cullen belted two of the University of South Carolina baseball team's five home runs while Reid Morgan pitched eight innings, allowing only one earned run, as the Gamecocks completed a three-game sweep of Utah Valley with a 10-3 win on Sunday afternoon at Founders Park.

Clemson takes doubleheader sweep of VMI Saturday

Jordan Greene's two-run homer in the seventh inning broke a 6-6 tie and lifted No. 14 Clemson to an 8-6 victory over Virginia Military in the first game of a doubleheader at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Campbell leads Gamecocks to walk-off win over Utah Valley

Sophomore Noah Campbell took a 2-2 pitch over the wall in right field for a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth as the University of South Carolina baseball team walked off Utah Valley, 6-5, Saturday afternoon (Feb. 23) at Founders Park. Campbell helped the Gamecocks win their second game of the year in walk-off fashion.

Gamecocks Stay Perfect At Home In Win Over Youngstown State

No. 14 South Carolina softball used an eight-run fifth earning to earn its fifth-run rule win in its last six games in a 10-1 victory over Youngstown State on Saturday at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Jana Johns blasted a three-run home run, her third of the year, to end the contest via run rule with two outs in the bottom of the fifth.

Meet The Team

On Twitter

Facebook

What's On

Categories: Local Sports, Sports