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Tebow, Fireflies look to set new club record Tuesday night

ABOUT LAST GAME: Columbia kicked off its three-game series with the Hickory Crawdads with a 3-0 victory. The Fireflies are the only undefeated team in the South Atlantic League STREAKING: The Fireflies’ five-game win streak ties the longest in the…

Coke Releases Championship Can to Celebrate Gamecocks National Title

CHARLOTTE, N.C.,  (USC SID) – In celebration of the University of South Carolina’s first NCAA Division I women’s basketball national championship, Coca-Cola® is giving Gamecock fans a refreshing way to savor the sweet taste of a title victory. Today, Coca-Cola is…

Dustin Johnson aiming for return at Wells Fargo Championship

Dustin Johnson is still "quite sore" but is "improving by the day" after having to withdraw from the Masters because of a back injury, according to his agent. He is targeting a return next month at the Wells Fargo Championship.…

Johnson set to make return, as USC faces UNC in border battle

Date: Tuesday April 11, 2017 First Pitch: 7 p.m. Location: Charlotte, N.C. Stadium: BB&T Ballpark Television/Video: SEC Network Plus (Mike Hogewood, Jay Sonnhalter) Radio: 107.5 The Game & The Gamecock Radio Network (Derek Scott and Tommy Moody) COLUMBIA, S.C. --…

No. 4 Tigers to Play Charleston Southern on Tuesday Night

CLEMSON, S.C. - The Tigers host Charleston Southern on Tuesday night.   GAME SETUP • Who - Charleston Southern (16-14) vs. Clemson (28-5) • Rankings - CSU - NR; CU - No. 5 BA, No. 4 CB, No. 4 USA •…

Tebow hits again in Fireflies win Monday

[gtxvideo vid='Bgi9YsRx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Bgi9YsRx.jpg' vtitle='Tebow hits again in Fireflies win'] COLUMBIA, S.C. – Colin Holderman (W, 1-0) dazzled in his first start for the Fireflies. The righty logged six shutout innings with 11 strikeouts. The 3-0 win over Hickory (1-4) gives…

Tyler Johnson set to return just in the nick of time

[gtxvideo vid='vEKkEjnt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vEKkEjnt.jpg' vtitle='Tyler Johnson returns just in the nick of time'] After losing two of three from the Vanderbilt Commodores, USC needed something positive to go their way. On Monday, the Gamecocks received the news they'd hoped for all…

Xavier Thomas responds to critical Gamecock fans

[gtxvideo vid='3g0jCZJf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3g0jCZJf.jpg' vtitle='Xavier Tzhomas'] Many consider Xavier Thomas the #1 recruit for the class of 2018, but don't tell the Gamecocks that anymore. Thomas made it seem to the coaches at USC he'd choose Carolina over Clemson, but last…

RBC Heritage week officially begins with ceremonial cannon blast

[gtxvideo vid='uEFEaPIB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uEFEaPIB.jpg' vtitle='RBC Heritage week officially begins with ceremonial cannon'] South Carolina's only PGA Tour event, the RBC Heritage, kicked off its festivities early Monday morning. The famous cannon blast tee shot, signaling the start of the week, was…

Former Gamecock Jackie Bradley placed on DL

Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, in Cleveland.…

Tebow, Fireflies look to tie club record Monday night

HOT START: The Fireflies aim for their fifth straight win against the Hickory Crawdads. With a win tonight, it would match the club’s longest winning steak from the 2016 inaugural season (8/19/16-8/23/16). During this four-game stretch to start this year,…

Barnes Named ACC Co-Pitcher-of-the-Week

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Junior lefthander Charlie Barnes was named ACC Co-Pitcher-of-the-Week, announced Monday by the league office. Barnes received his first career weekly honor by the ACC along with Wake Forest righthander Parker Dunshee. It marked the fourth week in…

Clemson Holds Strong in Top Five

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - The Tigers moved up one spot to No. 4 in this week's Collegiate Baseball poll and remained in the top five in the Baseball America ranking (No. 5) and USA Today coaches poll (No. 4). Clemson (28-5,…

Staley Speaks on her “Netlace’s” Meaning for Dreamers

[gtxvideo vid='z8EZ4RLi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/z8EZ4RLi.jpg' vtitle='Staley Speaks on her "Netlace's" Meaning for Dreamers'] Ever since the Gamecocks cut down the nets in Dallas, Dawn Staley's been seen everywhere wearing her piece of history. There's a reason for that. The Gamecocks' head coach…

Mayor Renames Block to CLA “Dawn Staley Way”

[gtxvideo vid='xYqVlAFp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xYqVlAFp.jpg' vtitle='Mayor Renames Block to CLA "Dawn Staley Way"'] While recounting the Gamecocks' journey to the top at their NCAA Championship parade Sunday, Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was provided with another, but unexpected blessing. The block leading…

Columbia Shuts Out Augusta, Completes Sweep

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies PR) – The Fireflies shut out the GreenJackets on Sunday for a second time in three days. The 6-0 victory clinched Columbia’s four-game series sweep of Augusta to begin the 2017 season. Ironically enough, the club’s last…

Tigers Sweep VT With 8-3 Win

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - The No. 4 Clemson Tigers scored four runs in the fourth inning to take the lead for good in their 8-3 win over Virginia Tech at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers, who swept the…

Sergio takes Masters to capture first major

Sergio Garcia won his first major title on Sunday, making a birdie on the the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to beat Justin Rose at the Masters. Playing Augusta National's 18th hole in the playoff, Rose had sent his…

Defense Tops Offense In Benedict Spring Game

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Benedict SID)– The defense used a fumble recovery, a safety and an interception to help lead the Purple squad over the Gold offense 28-18 in the annual Benedict College Purple-Gold spring football scrimmage on Saturday afternoon at Charlie…

No. 1 2018 Recruit Thomas Commits to Clemson over USC

There was never a doubt that defensive end Xavier Thomas, the No. 1-ranked prospect in the ESPNJr300, was going to stay in his home state of South Carolina for college. The question that kept South Carolina and Clemson coaches and…

Fireflies Win Third Straight

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The offense received contributions from hitters across the board in Columbia’s 9-5 victory over the Augusta GreenJackets on Saturday night. The seventh and eighth place batters, Anthony Dimino and Brandon Brosher provided the spark, reaching base a…

Gamecocks Drop Game Two at Mississippi State 6-4

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (USC SID) – South Carolina (23-15, 3-10 SEC) could not come back twice, falling 6-4 at Mississippi State (28-13, 3-8 SEC) on Saturday afternoon at Nusz Park. A three-run third proved pivotal for the Bulldogs, giving them…

Clemson Outlasts Hokies 6-3

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Reed Rohlman hit a homer and two doubles in No. 4 Clemson’s 6-3 victory over Virginia Tech at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers, who took a 2-0 series lead, improved to 27-5 overall and 12-2…

Rose, Garcia tied for lead at Masters in prelude to finale

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Justin Rose had a back-nine charge so common at Augusta National. Sergio Garcia finally caught a good break in a major. Jordan Spieth got his name high on those famous white leaderboards, the only spot he…

Swinney Says Bryant’s Still QB-1 After Spring

[gtxvideo vid='GQln2JeH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GQln2JeH.jpg' vtitle='Swinney Says Bryant's Still QB-1 After Spring'] As four Clemson QB's finished their spring competition, all vying to be Deshaun Watson's replacement, Dabo Swinney says rising junior Kelly Bryant would currently be his starter. Bryant rushed for…

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