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Gamecocks to honor A'ja Wilson at football game Saturday

South Carolina women's basketball standout A'ja Wilson will be back on campus this weekend as the Gamecocks are set to honor her at Saturday's football game against Coastal Carolina. The Hopkins, S.C., native and 2018 National Player of the Year will sign autographs pre-game and be presented two national awards she earned after her graduation in May.

WATCH: Coastal coach believes Gamecocks could be top ten team

Coastal Carolina head coach Joe Moglia brings his Chanticleers to Williams-Brice for a season-opening clash Saturday. The last time USC and Coastal faced off, the Gamecocks won 70-10, so the Gamecocks certainly have Moglia's attention. He says this year's team could wind up breaking through the top 10.

Benedict introduces new basketball coach

Artis Maddox, a successful coach who has served on the coaching staff of a national championship team, has been named the head men's basketball coach of the Benedict College Tigers, Director of Athletics Willie Washington announced.

Gamecocks leave fall camp behind, enter game week

The Gamecocks officially enter game week after a month of fall camp, which focused primarily on making improvements as a team. Now, USC's attention shifts to Coastal, as the Chants come to Williams-Brice Saturday at noon in the season-opener for both teams.

WATCH: Muschamp takes slight shot at Georgia

Responding to a question about wideout Deebo Samuel taking one class this semester, Gamecock football coach Will Muschamp took a little shot at his alma mater in the process.

Clemson-Mississippi State game time finalized

Clemson University men’s basketball’s Dec. 8 matchup against Mississippi State in the 2018 Never Forget Tribute Classic has been finalized for 4 p.m. and will be carried nationally on ESPN2.

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