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Gamecocks Kickoff Spring Season In Texas

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - The South Carolina men's golf team kicks off the 2017 spring campaign this weekend in Humble, Texas at the All-American Intercollegiate. Two freshman, Jamie Wilson and Caleb Proveaux, will be making their debuts in the starting lineups for the…

Clemson announces 2017 football gameday designations

Gameday designations for the 2017 football season have been announced, and include Homecoming on Oct. 7. The season opener has been designated as a celebration of the 2016 National Championship, and the annual Military Appreciation Day is set for Nov.…

Gamecocks Finish Indoor Regular Season at Tiger Tuneup

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — It’s the final week of the indoor season for the University of South Carolina track & field team, and a select group of Gamecocks will make their final postseason preparations at the Tiger Tuneup, hosted by Clemson. The…

No. 10 Tigers Open With Home Series Against Wright State

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - The No. 10 Tigers begin their 120th season with a three-game weekend series against Wright State at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.   SERIES SETUP • Who - Wright State (0-0) vs. Clemson…

No. 6 Gamecocks Host Vanderbilt Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- No. 6/5 South Carolina is back at Colonial Life Arena to host Vanderbilt on Thursday night with just one more home game remaining on the schedule. The Gamecocks (21-3, 11-1 SEC) need just one win…

AC Flora Advances in 4A Basketball Playoffs

[gtxvideo vid='t74riFyv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/t74riFyv.jpg' vtitle='AC Flora Advances in 4A Basketball Playoffs'] AC Flora topped Marlboro Wednesday night in the 4A state playoffs. The Falcons now host Crestwood Saturday night in round two of the playoffs. Click the video to watch highlights.

Ridge View Crushes Daniel, 63-49

[gtxvideo vid='UL711Pln' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UL711Pln.jpg' vtitle='Ridge View Crushes Daniel, 63-49'] Ridge View smashed Daniel, 63-49 to advance to the second round of the 4A state playoffs. The Blazers host North Augusta Saturday. Click the video to watch highlights.

Irmo Holds Off Wando, 52-47 to Advance in 5A Playoffs

[gtxvideo vid='NgcCTNpx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NgcCTNpx.jpg' vtitle='Irmo Holds Off Wando, 52-47 to Advance in 5A Playoffs'] Irmo held off Wando for a 52-47 win Wednesday night in the first round of the 5A state playoffs. The Yellow Jackets face West Florence Saturday night.…

Blythewood Beats Stratford in First Round of 5A Playoff

[gtxvideo vid='DaNQAKYJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DaNQAKYJ.jpg' vtitle='Blythewood Beats Stratford in First Round of 5A Playoff'] Blythewood got the best of Stratford in their Class 5A first round matchup Wednesday night with the Bengals topping the Knights 69-43. Waiting in round two for Blythewood…

Claflin Tops Benedict in SIAC East Rivalry

[gtxvideo vid='liAkywh5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/liAkywh5.jpg' vtitle='Claflin Tops Benedict in SIAC East Rivalry'] ORANGEBURG, S.C.  (BENEDICT) - The Benedict College Tigers rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to tie the game, but the Claflin Panthers hit a pair of big 3-pointers late in…

Norfolk State Runs Past SC State, 81-70

[gtxvideo vid='584nFjMh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/584nFjMh.jpg' vtitle='Norfolk State Runs Past SC State, 81-70'] NORFOLK, VA (SCSU) -- The South Carolina State Bulldogs wrapping up its third Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) contest in seven days, fell short 81-70 to Norfolk State Wednesday (Feb.15) at…

Highlights: (21) USC Falls to Arkansas Wednesday

[gtxvideo vid='eUo2eHFG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eUo2eHFG.jpg' vtitle='Highlights: (21) USC Falls to Arkansas Wednesday'] Over a week's worth of struggles boiled over in Monday's practice and carried over to Wednesday's game as Carolina dropped their second-straight at home, losing to Arkansas 83-76. Despite the…

Sibley, Acox combine for 40, Furman reaches 20 wins

CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- Devin Sibley scored 22 and Kris Acox 18 with 14 rebounds as Furman defeated Western Carolina 74-62 on Wednesday night, for its first 10-game winning streak in 37 years. Daniel Fowler scored 11 points for the Paladins…

No. 21 Gamecocks Fall Short to Arkansas, 83-76

South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) drives to the hoop against Arkansas forward Trey Thompson (1) and Manuale Watkins (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Columbia,…

Newberry Pulls Away from Lenoir-Rhyne for Season Sweep

NEWBERRY (Newberry) – The Newberry men’s basketball team held Lenoir-Rhyne without a field goal for nearly three and a half minutes late in the second half to pull away from the Bears for a 93-84 victory Wednesday night at Eleazer…

Blythewood Grad Andrew Beckwith on Golden Spikes Watch List

CONWAY (CCU) – Coastal Carolina senior pitcher Andrew Beckwith is one of 55 players named to the preseason Golden Spikes Award watch list, beginning the process of identifying the top amateur baseball player in the country for the 2017 season. The 40th…

Staley Speaks on UConn Loss, Vandy Prep

After their 66-55 loss to UConn on Monday night, Dawn Staley's Gamecocks spent Wednesday afternoon practicing and prepping for their return to SEC action Thursday as they host Vanderbilt. While the Commodores will enter Colonial Life…

Nine former Tigers invited to NFL Combine

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- A school record nine former Clemson football players have been invited to the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.  The event will take place over Feb. 28- March 6. The Clemson players…

Gamecock Baseball Makes Changes to Parking/Shuttles

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Parking shuttle changes have been made this year for the 2017 baseball season. The baseball shuttle to Founders Park will now be operational at the Key Road Gravel Lot (1105 Key Road) and in Lot…

Gamecock Football Announces Spring Practice Dates

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The University of South Carolina’s 2017 spring football practice dates have been set. The Gamecocks are slated to open their spring drills on Saturday, February 25, and conclude with the annual Garnet & Black Spring…

Bulldogs Seek To Avenge Early Season Loss Versus Spartans

NORFOLK, VA (SCSU) -- The South Carolina State men’s basketball team will wrap up its final game of a three-game Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) road swing Wednesday (Feb.15), against host Norfolk State at Echols Arena. Tipoff is 8 p.m., immediately…

Benedict, Claflin Face Off in Pivotal SIAC East Contest

Orangeburg, S.C. — With just four games remaining in the regular season, the Claflin University men’s basketball team continues to be in contention for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Eastern Division Title.  The Panthers chances at the top spot…

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