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Blossomgame Lands Another Preseason Honor

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Jaron Blossomgame added to a long list of preseason accolades Wednesday when he was named a third-team All-American by CBS Sports. Blossomgame, who last week was pegged first-team All-ACC at the conference’s annual media day, leads the…

Martins Ready for National Indoor Championships

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – For the first time since 1990, a Gamecock is headed to the USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships. Sophomore Ingrid Gamarra Martins is set to compete at the tournament, which runs from Thursday, Nov. 3 through Sunday, Nov. 6 and is…

Gamecock Western Pair Named SEC Riders of the Month

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina equestrian student-athletes Paige Stopperich and Raegan Renfroe were honored as SEC Riders of the Month for October, the league office announced Wednesday. Both Stopperich and Renfroe are first-time monthly winners. Stopperich was honored as SEC Rider of the…

Gamecocks to Honor 2016 Track Olympians at Saturday's Football Game

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina will honor its 2016 track & field Olympians on the field Saturday during the home football game against Missouri. Gold medalist Natasha Hastings, alumna Jeannelle Scheper, rising sophomore Aliyah Abrams and head coach Curtis Frye will be recognized after…

Deshaun Watson finalist for Unitas Award

BALTIMORE, MD (CAC) -- The 2016 The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm AwardÒ candidates have been reduced to the Top 5 of the country’s top college quarterbacks. Remaining candidates for the prestigious annual award – named after the man many refer to as…

Clemson Ranked Second in First College Football Playoff Poll

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Clemson is ranked second in the first College Football Playoff Poll.  The 12-person committee released its first rankings of the season on Tuesday evening. Alabama, who defeated Clemson in the National Championship Game last season 45-40, is rated…

WATCH: Clemson Looking Past First Playoff Poll

[gtxvideo vid='I32I7MV4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/I32I7MV4.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Clemson Looking Past First Playoff Poll'] In the inaugural College Football Playoff poll of the 2016 season, Clemson earned the two-seed as the postseason push intensifies. While excitement built to see who was placed where, Dabo…

WATCH: Muschamp “Feels Good” About Jake Bentley’s Future

[gtxvideo vid='TicF7t68' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TicF7t68.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Muschamp "Feels Good" About Jake Bentley's Future'] After another impressive performance by Jake Bentley in the Gamecocks upset win over Tennessee, USC head coach Will Muschamp assesses his true freshman QB's abilities and future. Click the…

Top-Seeded Gamecocks Battle Texas A&M In SEC Quarterfinals Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – No. 2 South Carolina women’s soccer (17-0-1, 11-0-0 SEC) opens play at the 2016 SEC Tournament Wed., Nov. 2, in the quarterfinals against Texas A&M (11-7-1, 5-5-1 SEC) at Orange Beach Sportsplex. Kickoff between the top-seeded…

Gamecock Women's Basketball Ranked #4 in Preseason Poll

It's been 15 years since Muffet McGraw and Notre Dame were No. 1 in the poll. The Irish earned the top spot in The Associated Press women's basketball Tuesday, receiving 14 first-place votes from a 33-member national media panel to…

Spirit Communications Park Rated No. 1 Ballpark Experience in the SAL

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – After just one season, Stadium Journey rated the home of the Columbia Fireflies the best ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League. Spirit Communications Park also landed in the top 20 of the publication’s overall annual…

Deshaun Watson Named O'Brien Award National QB of the Week

Fort Worth, Tex. (CAC) -- Deshaun Watson, the 2015 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award winner from Clemson, has been named the Davey O'Brien Quarterback of the Week for the second time in the past five weeks, the foundation has announced.…

Newberry QB Raleigh Yeldell named ECAC Player of the Week

Danburry, Conn. (Newberry) – Senior quarterback Raleigh Yeldell has been named the Eastern College Athletic Conference Player of the Week for his performance in Newberry's 53-14 win over Lenoir-Rhyne that clinched at least a share of the Wolves' first SAC championship since 2008.…

Gamecock Tight End Hayden Hurst Nominated for Burlsworth Trophy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- University of South Carolina sophomore tight end Hayden Hurst is one of 52 players nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy, the Springdale (Ark.) Rotary Club announced today. The Burlsworth Trophy is given to the most outstanding…

Lady Tigers Ranked 15th In Preseason Poll

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Benedict College women's basketball team starts the season ranked 15th in the country, in the preseason poll released by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. The Lady Tigers finished 29-3 last season, winning the SIAC championship and…

Gamecocks Soccer Gets Set to Go to SEC Tourney

The South Carolina women's soccer team leaves for the SEC Tournament on Tuesday in Orange Beach, Ala. Before going to build on their regular season conference title, the only remaining unbeaten program (17-0-1) in the nation…

Watson, Wilkins and Tankersely Semifinalists for Awards

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award and Tiger defenders Christian Wilkins and Cordrea Tankersley are both semifinalists for the Bednarik Award.  The announcement was made by Maxwell Football Club (Philadelphia, Pa.) President Ron…

Kelly Nominated for Ray Guy Award

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 31, 2016) (USC SID) -- University of South Carolina senior punter Sean Kelly is one of 66 collegiate punters nominated for the 2016 Ray Guy Award, the Augusta Sports Council announced today. Kelly, a 5-10, 190-pounder from…

King Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 31, 2016) -- University of South Carolina junior cornerback Jamarcus King has been named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Gamecocks’ 24-21 upset win over No. 18 Tennessee Saturday night. King,…

Newberry moves up to 20th in AFCA poll

WACO, Texas – After appearing at the 23 spot last week, Newberry has moved up to No. 20 in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. This marks Newberry’s 29th appearance in the AFCA poll since it…

South Carolina – Florida Game Time On Hold

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 31, 2016) (USC SID) – CBS has elected to use a six-day selection for games of November 12, the SEC office announced Monday. The following games will be held for selection by CBS, ESPN and the SEC…

No. 25 Gamecocks Downed 2-1 On The Road By Lobos

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- No. 25 South Carolina (9-6-1 overall, 4-2-1 C-USA) dropped a 2-1 decision on the road Sunday night in C-USA play to New Mexico (9-6-1 overall, 3-3-1 C-USA). Niko Hansen scored the game-winner for the Lobos…

Gamecocks Swept by Texas A&M

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USD SID) - The South Carolina volleyball team dropped a straight-set match to Texas A&M Sunday afternoon, 20-25, 18-25, 19-25. The loss moves the Gamecocks back to 15-7, 3-7 in SEC play, while the Aggies won their third straight…

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