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Gary Adams named head coach at Batesburg-Leesville

Gary Adams, current Batesburg-Leesville Middle School physical education teacher and head middle school girls’ basketball coach and Batesburg-Leesville High defensive coordinator for the varsity football team and boys and girls track head coach, has been selected as head football coach…

(5) Tigers Host Georgia on Wednesday Night

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - The Tigers host Georgia on Wednesday night in the conclusion of the home-and-home season series with the Bulldogs.   GAME SETUP • Who - Georgia (15-22) vs. Clemson (30-7) • Rankings - UGA - NR; CU -…

Dozier's NBA decision receives support from Frank Martin

[gtxvideo vid='4vHVAZH3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4vHVAZH3.jpg' vtitle='Dozier's NBA decision receives support from Frank Martin'] On Monday, PJ Dozier made a decision that will change his life forever. The Gamecock guard out of Spring Valley High hired an agent before this year's NBA Draft,…

Frank Martin claims Columbia Tourney bid 'powerful' for community

[gtxvideo vid='PJH8nE1y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PJH8nE1y.jpg' vtitle='Frank Martin claims Columbia Tourney bid 'powerful' for comm'] The incredible year for basketball in Columbia continues. Colonial Life Arena was selected to host the first and second rounds of the 2019 NCAA Tournament March 22 and…

Gamecocks Rally For a 3-2 Win Over Davidson

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Jonah Bride broke a 2-2 tie with a RBI double in the bottom of the eighth inning and junior right-hander Tyler Johnson struck out three batters in the top of the ninth inning against the…

Gamecock Softball Sweeps Charleston Southern

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina (26-18) came out with the bats on fire, downing Charleston Southern (22-30) in a 12-0 win in game one of Tuesday’s doubleheader at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks sent 11…

Fireflies Use Grand Slam to Beat Braves Tuesday

ROME, GA (Fireflies) – Reed Gamache’s seventh-inning grand slam propelled Columbia to victory on Tuesday night. The Fireflies sunk the Rome Braves, 8-3, in a rain-shortened tilt at State Mutual Stadium. The blast was Gamache’s first home run of the…

Coastal Carolina to Host 2019 NCAA Golf Regional

CONWAY (CCU) – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced today that Coastal Carolina University Athletics and the Myrtle Beach Sports Alliance will host a 2019 Men’s Golf Regional Championship. The NCAA Regional will be played at TPC Myrtle Beach…

ACC and Member Institutions to Host Future NCAA Championships

GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The NCAA announced today host sites for preliminary rounds and finals of its predetermined championships in Divisions I, II and III to be held from 2017-18 through 2021-22. The ACC and the Greensboro Coliseum have been…

Clemson to host 2020 Men's Golf Regional

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- The Clemson men’s golf program was chosen on Tuesday to serve as  host institution for a 2020 NCAA Regional Championship.   The tournament will be played at The Cliffs at Keowee Falls course in Salem, S.C. May…

Clemson tight tnd suffers torn ACL

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson junior fullback and tight end Garrett Williams had surgery to repair a torn ACL late last week and his status for the beginning of fall camp is unknown, Head Coach Dabo Swinney said Tuesday. Williams…

Newberry selected to host 2022 NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship

INDIANAPOLIS (Newberry SID) – Newberry College has been selected to host the 2022 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships in conjunction with the Columbia Regional Sports Council. The tournament will be played at The Members Club at Woodcreek, located in the northeastern portion…

Columbia to Host NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - The City of Columbia and Colonial Life Arena have been awarded a bid from the NCAA and have been selected as one of eight sites to host NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds in 2019.…

Gamecocks Face Charleston Southern at Home in Tuesday Doubleheader

GAMECOCKS FACE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN AT HOME IN TUESDAY DOUBLEHEADER Finishing the eight-day stretch of non-conference games, South Carolina (25-18) and Charleston Southern (22-29) play a doubleheader on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Brad Muller…

South Carolina Hosts Davidson On Tuesday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina (22-13) closes out its homestand with a Tuesday night non-conference tilt vs. Davidson (18-15). First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network Plus and can be heard on…

Rangers closer Sam Dyson to 10-day DL with bruised hand

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Sam Dyson on the 10-day disabled list with a right-hand bruise Monday, one day after the closer blew a save for the third time this season. According to manager Jeff Banister,…

Montgomery gets 1st win, Yanks beat White Sox for 8th in row

NEW YORK  (AP) -- The way Jordan Montgomery keeps his cool on the mound, it's hard to believe he's a rookie. The way the New York Yankees keep winning games lately, it's easy to forget who they're missing. Montgomery took…

Seminoles Top Clemson 7-6

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - Cal Raleigh’s solo homer in the seventh inning broke a 5-5 tie and propelled Florida State to a 7-6 win over No. 4 Clemson at Dick Howser Stadium on Monday night. The Seminoles, who won the series 2-1,…

Taylor Strikes Out Seven, Columbia Falls One Run Short

ROME, GA (Fireflies PR)– Columbia starter Blake Taylor impressed again in his start on Monday, but the Fireflies dropped the series opener to the Rome Braves, 3-2. The visitors had the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position with two…

Gamecock Athletics Holds 2017 Gamecock Gala

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Athletics Department held its annual Gamecock Gala on Monday evening at Colonial Life Arena.  The event honored the University’s student-athletes for their accomplishments during the 2016-17 campaign.  Student-athletes, administrators, coaches and special…

SC State Names New Athletics Director

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (SCSU) - Stacy Danley, a veteran administrator, has been named athletics director at South Carolina State University, President James E. Clark announced Monday.  Danley, who joins SC State after spending the last two years with the SLD Sports…

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