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USC and its New-Look Offense Host Clemson Thursday

[gtxvideo vid='gbitDPF1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gbitDPF1.jpg' vtitle='USC Women Host Clemson Thursday'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- No. 6/6 South Carolina hosts in-state rival Clemson Thursday night at Colonial Life Arena with the women's basketball point in the Palmetto Series on the line. The…

Life Must Go On (Temporarily) without Sindarius Thornwell

[gtxvideo vid='3QqNLjDI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3QqNLjDI.jpg' vtitle='Life Must Go On (Temporarily) without Sindarius Thornwe'] While Sindarius Thornwell's absence (and 20 points per night) is certainly being felt across the team, the new guys on this Carolina roster are taking it upon themselves to…

Clemson Soccer Ranked First in Final RPI Poll

CLEMSON, S.C. – Just one day after the final NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) rankings were released, Clemson finished No. 1 in the final RPI poll announced by the NCAA earlier today. Just behind the Tigers were the…

Former Gamecock Shaq Roland Signs with West Georgia

Carrollton, GA (WGU) - The West Georgia Wolves are reloading for 2017, and that reloading began Wednesday with head coach Will Hall's announcement of 13 transfer athletes who will join the Wolves this spring in preparations for the 2017 season. "We…

2017 Gamecock Baseball Television Schedule Announced

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The 2017 television schedule for South Carolina baseball has been finalized as the Southeastern Conference announced its TV schedule Wednesday morning. South Carolina will be featured on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and the SEC Network 11…

Newberry Set to Return to Winning Ways Against Mars Hill

NEWBERRY – Newberry men's basketball will host Mars Hill on Wednesday, Dec. 14at Eleazer Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. WHO: Newberry College vs. Mars Hill WHERE: Eleazer Arena in Newberry, S.C. WHEN: 8:00 p.m. RECORDS: Newberry 5-4, 1-3 SAC, Mars Hill 3-5, 1-2 SAC…

Tigers Down SC State, 93-65 for Fifth-Straight Win

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Jaron Blossomgame scored a season-high 29 points to lead Clemson to a 93-65 victory over SC State on Tuesday, the Tigers’ fifth straight win, all at home. Blossomgame moved…

Clemson Soccer Ranked Fifth in Final NSCAA Poll

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – The Clemson men’s soccer team is ranked fifth in the nation in the final poll released by the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) earlier today. It’s the second straight year that the Tigers have…

Two Gamecocks Recognized Tuesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Two University of South Carolina football players have been recognized for their outstanding play by Phil Steele Publications, it was announced today. Senior long snapper Drew Williams was named fourth team All-America by Steele. Williams,…

WATCH: Clemson at Start of Playoff Prep

[gtxvideo vid='s6uaSiZ1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s6uaSiZ1.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Clemson at Start of Playoff Prep'] For the second-straight season, Clemson is back in the College Football Playoff, as the back-to-back ACC Conference Champions matched high preseason expectations with a postseason spot in the Fiesta Bowl.…

Dozier Puts In 20, but Seton Hall Edges USC

NEW YORK (AP) -- Desi Rodriguez made a tiebreaking a layup with 11.6 seconds left, lifting Seton Hall over No. 16 South Carolina 67-64 in the Under Armour Reunion at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. The Pirates went ahead…

Hot-Shooting #25 Oregon Hands Tigers First Loss

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – The Clemson women’s basketball team suffered its first loss of the 2016-17 season on Monday night, 87-59, at the hands of a hot-shooting Oregon team which, earlier today, entered the AP top-25 for the first time…

For Dutch Fork, a 15-0 Record Would be a First

[gtxvideo vid='vX2QHOrd' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vX2QHOrd.jpg' vtitle='Dutch Fork Preview'] Tom Knotts continues to build his legacy at Dutch Fork High School, and with the Silver Foxes playing for their fourth state title Saturday night in the last five seasons, Knotts could accomplish something…

Clemson Snubbed from AP First-Team All America Team

[gtxvideo vid='Ah7bYcpj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ah7bYcpj.jpg' vtitle='Clemson AP All Americans'] Five Tigers were placed on AP All-America teams Monday, but none on the AP's first team, which leads us to our poll question tonight: Do you feel Clemson should have had at least…

Dawn Staley Giving USC the Green Light to Shoot

[gtxvideo vid='AI45diwR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AI45diwR.jpg' vtitle='Dawn Staley Giving USC the Green Light to Shoot'] The sixth-ranked Gamecock women's basketball team beat Minnesota Sunday by 40 points. The Gamecocks' 98-58 win featured 16 three-pointers made by USC, the most in the Dawn Staley…

Gamecocks Face Seton Hall Monday without Sindarius Thornwell

[gtxvideo vid='mL8PjGcp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mL8PjGcp.jpg' vtitle='Gamecocks Face Seton Hall Monday'] COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The Gamecocks travel back to the Big Apple on Monday to face Seton Hall in the Under Armour Reunion Doubleheader at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. Auburn and Boston…

Seven Clemson Players Named to All-America Teams

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—A school record seven Clemson football players have been named to various 2016 All-America teams.    Ben Boulware, Jordan Leggett, Cordrea Tankersley,  Carlos Wakins, Deshaun Watson, Christian Wilkins and Mike Williams have all been named to various first, second…

Clemson Basketball Faces SC State Tuesday

GAMEDAY MATCHUP CLEMSON (6-2) vs. SC STATE (2-7) Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET Arena: Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: ESPNU (Tom Werme-pbp; Jason Capel-color) • Clemson has put together consecutive victory margins of at least 40 points…

Five Tigers Placed on AP All-America Teams

The 2016 Associated Press All-America college football teams: FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback — Lamar Jackson, sophomore, 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, Louisville Running backs — D'Onta Foreman, junior, 6-2, 249, Texas; Dalvin Cook, junior, 5-11, 213, Florida State Tackles — Cam Robinson,…

WATCH: USC Back on Winning Side, Handle Minnesota 98-58

[gtxvideo vid='F19cUIup' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/F19cUIup.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: USC Back on Winning Side, Handle Minnesota 98-58'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID)– A historic performance from the 3-point line and 22 points from junior guard Kaela Davis carried No. 6/6 South Carolina to a dominant 98-58…

Gamecock Women Host Minnesota Sunday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- No. 6/6 South Carolina returns to Colonial Life Arena for the first time in nearly three weeks for a showdown with Big Ten foe Minnesota. The Gamecocks (6-1) had a week between games for exams…

Watson Finishes Second in Heisman Trophy

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson finished second to Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson in the Heisman Trophy balloting released Saturday night by the Heisman Trust in New York City.   It marked the second consecutive year the Tiger signal caller finished…

Clemson Defeats Mercer, 90-47

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC)— Clemson knocked down 13 three-pointers and held Mercer (5-5) to a 30% field goal percentage as the Tigers advance to 6-2 on the year and remain undefeated in the newly renovated Littlejohn Coliseum. Five players scored in…

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