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Norfolk State Beats SC State, Bulldogs Lose Third-Straight Game

ORANGEBURG, SC—South Carolina State suffered its third straight loss in a heartbreaking, 13-10, defeat to Norfolk State Saturday (Nov. 12) at Oliver. C. Dawson Stadium. The Bulldogs fall to 3-6 overall, 3-3 in the MEAC, while the Spartans improve to…

No. 22 Florida tops South Carolina 20-7 in Muschamp's return

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp, left, greets Florida linebacker Daniel McMillian (13) after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Gainesville, Fla. Many Florida players greeted Muschamp, the former Florida coach, after…

Gamecock Saturday Night

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It’s game day and ABC Columbia has all the highlights and game day recaps you need on Gamecock Saturday Night. Our Sports Director Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski break down the game day details, from USC to…

Newberry Hosts Wingate with Conference Title on the Line

NEWBERRY (Newberry) – Newberry has already clinched its third South Atlantic Conference championship, but can win the title outright and become the 16th team in conference history to win the title with a perfect league record by defeating Wingate in a nationally-televised game…

Sumter Blanks Carolina Forest, 23-0

[gtxvideo vid='in3mePBW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/in3mePBW.jpg' vtitle='Sumter Blanks Carolina Forest, 23-0'] Sumter shutout Carolina Forest Friday night, 23-0 to finish the regular season 23-0. Click the video to watch highlights.

OBW Rallies to Beat Dreher, 34-31

[gtxvideo vid='8LbGiw8Y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8LbGiw8Y.jpg' vtitle='OBW Rallies to Beat Dreher, 34-31'] Orangeburg-Wilkinson rallied to beat Dreher Friday night, 34-31. Click the video to watch highlights.

Brookland-Cayce Rolls Over Edisto, 49-7

[gtxvideo vid='GnqUyFqX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GnqUyFqX.jpg' vtitle='Brookland-Cayce Rolls Over Edisto, 49-7'] Brookland-Cayce finished their regular season 9-1 after a 49-7 win over Edisto. Click the video to watch highlights.

Ben Lippen Stuns Hammond, 41-14

[gtxvideo vid='IHQCg6Tr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IHQCg6Tr.jpg' vtitle='Ben Lippen Stuns Hammond, 41-14'] In the SCISA semifinals, Ben Lippen ended Hammond's quest for a third-straight title, topping the Skyhawks 41-14. Click the video to watch highlights.

Jalek Felton Signs with UNC

[gtxvideo vid='2eoNwY0G' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2eoNwY0G.jpg' vtitle='Jalek Felton Signs with UNC'] Gray Collegiate Academy guard Jalek Felton signed to play basketball today for the North Carolina Tarheels. Click the video to watch our story from ABC Columbia News at 6.

Gamecocks Open Season With 85-76 Win Versus La Tech

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The South Carolina men's basketball team (1-0) opened the 2016-17 regular season with an 85-76 victory over Louisiana Tech (0-1) Friday night. Four Gamecock starters were in double-figures, led by senior guard Sindarius Thornwell, who…

Tigers Top Georgia, 74-64, to Open New Littlejohn

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Opening night in the newly renovated Littlejohn Coliseum did not disappoint from Clemson’s perspective Friday, as the Tigers ended the celebration a 74-64 winner over Georgia. The win came in front of a raucous, capacity crowd…

Clemson Hosts Georgia to Open 2016-2017 Season

CLEMSON (0-0) vs. GEORGIA (0-0) Tipoff: 7:06 p.m. ET Arena: Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: RSN (Bob Rathbun-pbp; Dominique Wilkins-color) • Clemson opens the newly renovated Littlejohn Coliseum on Friday against the Georgia Bulldogs; it is…

Clemson Gets Season-Opening Win Over Coastal Carolina

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Freshman Jaia Alexander was one of four Tigers in double figures in scoring as the Clemson women’s basketball team opened its 2016-17 campaign with a 64-57 victory over Coastal Carolina in Littlejohn Coliseum on Friday afternoon.…

Myers Named SIAC MVP; Five Tigers Named All-SIAC

MONTGOMERY, Ala.(CAC) - Senior running back George Myers Jr. of Benedict College was named the 2016 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Football Player of the Year (MVP) as voted on by the league's head coaches and sports information directors. Myers,…

Muschamp, Spurrier Reunite Saturday in The Swamp

[gtxvideo vid='DsNxP73B' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DsNxP73B.jpg' vtitle='Muschamp, Spurrier to Reunite Saturday in The Swamp'] Will Muschamp will see Steve Spurrier Saturday when the Gamecocks and Gators face off, but this UF-USC matchup will be much different. Click the video to watch our story…

Gamecock Basketball Hosts La. Tech in Season Opener

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina hosts Louisiana Tech on Friday in the season opener for both schools at Colonial Life Arena. The meeting is the second all-time between the two programs and the first since the 1960-61 campaign. Friday’s matchup…

Visions of 2015 Sticking with Clemson Offense

[gtxvideo vid='ClMmW1jr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ClMmW1jr.jpg' vtitle='Clemson Seeking Second-Straight 10-0 Start'] Clemson's offense in 2015 is nearly identical to its offense in 2016, and when Clemson hosts Pitt Saturday in Death Valley, another 2015 stat can be copied: a perfect 10-0 record. Click…

Muschamp Going Back to the Swamp that Helped Him Learn and Grow

[gtxvideo vid='kb771zQT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kb771zQT.jpg' vtitle='Muschamp Learning from Florida'] Will Muschamp's first head coaching job was at Florida, where spent four seasons with the Gators. But after a 28-21 record, the Gators fired Coach Boom for current UF coach Jim McElwain. Now…

Sindarius Thornwell, Once Again, Leading Gamecock Charge

[gtxvideo vid='xFuk75hv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xFuk75hv.jpg' vtitle='Sindarius Thornwell, Once Again, Leading Gamecock Charg'] The Gamecocks start the 2016-2017 season Friday night, hosting Louisiana Tech. Frank Martin is still looking for his first NCAA Tournament appearance with the Gamecocks and must rely on senior…

Benedict AD Willie Washington to Be Inducted into Allen Hall of Fame

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Benedict) - Benedict College Director of Athletics Willie Washington will be inducted into the Allen University Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday night. Washington arrived on the campus of Allen University in 1976 as the head men's basketball…

Thornwell Named Preseason All-SEC By League Coaches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - The Southeastern Conference unveiled its 13th annual men’s basketball coaches preseason All-SEC teams on Thursday, where it was announced that South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell was named to the First Team. It marks the third-straight season…

Newberry Men's Basketball Has Packed Opening Weekend

NEWBERRY – Newberry men's basketball will open the regular season Fridayagainst Erskine and travel to Charlotte later that evening for an exhibition. Newberry will complete the weekend with a contest against North Greenville. WHO: Newberry College at Erskine, Charlotte and North Greenville WHERE: Galloway…

Tigers Add Four Signees Thursday

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Head coach Brad Brownell and his staff added four players to the Clemson men’s basketball program on Thursday A.J. Oliver, Aamir Simms, Clyde Trapp Jr. and Malik William all signed national letters of intent to play…

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