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Coastal Set to Play in First Sun Belt Tournament

NEW ORLEANS (SID) – The Coastal Carolina University men’s basketball team has arrived in New Orleans for their first-ever Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The Chanticleers (15-16. 10-8 Sun Belt) will open the men’s portion of the tournament against South Alabama…

No. 10 Gamecocks Down The Citadel, 12-5

[gtxvideo vid='aDEz9Mni' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aDEz9Mni.jpg' vtitle='No. 10 Gamecocks Down The Citadel, 12-5'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Sophomore outfielder TJ Hopkins homered twice and sophomore catcher Chris Cullen added a homer and a career-high five RBI as well as seventh ranked South…

Clemson Golf Wins Palmetto Intercollegiate

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson overcame a three-stroke deficit to third ranked Virginia entering the final round and won the 2017 Cleveland Golf Palmetto Intercollegiate on Tuesday.  It was Clemson’s third consecutive tournament victory, the first time in the 87-year…

Thornwell, Humble As Ever, Thanks Players, Coaches and Fans

[gtxvideo vid='j5i0532R' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/j5i0532R.jpg' vtitle='Thornwell, Humble As Ever, Redirects POY Attention'] On Tuesday, Sindarius Thornwell was honored as the SEC Player of the Year, the first for a Gamecock men's basketball player. Not only is considered one of the best to…

MBB: Thornwell Unanimous Selection To AP All-SEC First Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SID)- University of South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell was a unanimous selection to the Associated Press All-SEC First Team, the organization announced on Tuesday afternoon. The AP honor marks the first of Thornwell's career. Thornwell has had…

Clemson Tops NC State, 75-61

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Clemson earned its second victory in six days over NC State and advanced to the second round of the ACC Tournament with a 75-61 triumph at the Barclays Center on Tuesday. The Tigers, who move on to…

USC to Honor Brett Williams Before Wednesday Night's Game vs. Winthrop

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SID) – South Carolina will honor the memory of White Knoll HS student-athlete Brett Williams before Wednesday night’s South Carolina-Winthrop baseball game.  Williams, who had committed to South Carolina, passed away on January 17 earlier this year. Williams…

Blossomgame Named USBWA All-District

CLEMSON, S.C. (SID) — Jaron Blossomgame was named to the All-District III Team on Tuesday by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA). It was Blossomgame’s second straight season earning the honor. He was recently named third-team All-ACC as well. He…

Thornwell Named SEC Player Of The Year By League Coaches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell was named the 2017 SEC Player of the Year by the league coaches on Tuesday.  The postseason awards were announced in advance of this week’s SEC Tournament…

Clemson Faces NC State in ACC Tournament

GAMEDAY SETUP CLEMSON (16-14, 6-12) vs. NC STATE (15-16, 4-14) Date: Tuesday, March 7 Tipoff: 12 p.m. ET Arena: Barclays Center (17,732) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: ACCN (Tim Brando-pbp; Mike Gminski-color) / ESPN2 (Karl Ravech-pbp; LaPhonso Ellis-color;…

Gamecocks Host The Citadel Tuesday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- South Carolina (7-5) hosts five games this week beginning on Tuesday night vs. The Citadel (3-7). First pitch at Founders Park is 7 p.m. RANKINGS The Gamecocks are ranked No. 7 by Perfect Game, No.…

SC State Faces FAMU in MEAC Tournament

NORFOLK, VA (SC State) – South Carolina State's Tuesday Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament opener against Florida A&M will be televised live by ESPN3. The seventh-seeded Bulldogs and the Rattlers, seeded 10th, will meet at 6 p.m. in the second men's contest…

USC Closer Tyler Johnson to Miss Playing Time

[gtxvideo vid='Pp7QX1YY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Pp7QX1YY.jpg' vtitle='USC Closer Tyler Johnson to Miss Playing Time'] USC closer Tyler Johnson will miss some playing time, according to Chad Holbrook. Coach Holbrooks telling 107.5 The Game Monday that Johnson has been dealing with arm soreness in…

Sindarius Thornwell Already Has One Vote for SEC POY

[gtxvideo vid='Ke08EhfH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ke08EhfH.jpg' vtitle='Sindarius Thornwell Already Has One Vote for SEC POY'] On Tuesday, Sindarius Thornwell could become the first Gamecock to ever win the SEC Coaches' Player of the Year Award, but would join some elite conference company. Shaq,…

Mackenzie Boesel Earns SEC Freshman of the Week Award

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – After an outstanding week, Gamecock second baseman Mackenzie Boesel earned the Southeastern Conference’s Freshman of the Week award, the league announced today. The Yorba Linda, Calif., product posted a .550 batting average on the week,…

Gamecocks Announce Addition of Striker Meaghan Carrigan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s soccer coach Shelley Smith announced the addition of forward Meaghan Carrigan for the 2017 season Monday afternoon. Carrigan joins the Gamecocks after spending the last three seasons at the University of Richmond. “We…

Thornton Named to ACC Coaches’ All-Freshman Team

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – One week after being named to the 2017 ACC All-Freshman Team by the league’s Blue Ribbon Panel, Clemson’s Kobi Thornton has now also been named to the same…

Clemson Climbs into Top 10 After Beating Gamecocks

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - The Tigers moved into the top 10 at No. 9 in this week's Baseball America ranking, released Monday. Clemson moved up six spots from the previous week thanks to a 3-1 record, including two wins in three…

Gamecocks Set to Work Out for NFL Scouts March 14

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- The South Carolina football program will hold its annual Pro Timing Day at Williams-Brice Stadium on Tuesday, March 14, when 16 draft-eligible former Gamecock players and three current student-athletes are slated to work out for…

Deakin Signs Contract With Orlando City SC

ORLANDO, Fla. (USC SID) -- Major League Soccer's Orlando City SC announced the signing of former Gamecock men's soccer player Danny Deakin. He was selected with the team's 20th pick in the third round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft with the club's…

Clemson Star Deshaun Watson Named Semifinalist for AAU Sullivan Award

ORLANDO, Fla. (SID) – The best in amateur athletics will be put to a public vote this week, as Clemson quarterbackDeshaun Watson and the field of 18 semifinalists – including winners of twelve gold medals, two national championships and various other…

Irmo's Johnson Wins 1st Event as World's No. 1 Player

MEXICO CITY (ESPN) -- Dustin Johnson is never going to light up a room with his banter, and he certainly had no intention of being party to an exciting finish at the WGC-Mexico Championship if he could help it. That…

Benedict Earns Third Seed, Will Face Valdosta State In NCAA Tournament

INDIANAPOLIS – The Benedict College women's basketball team, champions of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, earned the third seed in the NCAA Division II women's South Region Tournament and will take on Valdosta State. The Lady Tigers, 21-7, are making…

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