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Benedict, Limestone Set For Potential Defensive Showdown

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Benedict College's 5-3 victory over Livingstone in last week's season-opening football game could be viewed as a defensive masterpiece or offensive futility by both sides. Whichever is the case, the Tigers could be set for another low-scoring,…

Reeves and Martin Honorary Captains Saturday as Clemson hosts Troy

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Former Clemson players of the 1970s Marion Reeves and Peanut Martin will serve as honorary captains for the Tigers for the  home opener against Troy on Saturday afternoon. Both hold prominent places in the Clemson football history.  Reeves…

Gamecocks Volleyball Holds off Wake Forest to Open Weekend Tournament

STATESBORO, GA. (USC SID) - The South Carolina volleyball program survived a stiff challenge Friday morning, holding off Wake Forest (1-4) in five sets, 25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 20-25, 15-10 in the first match of the Springhill Suites Invitational, hosted by Georgia…

Gamecocks Men's Tennis Announces 2016 Fall Slate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina men’s tennis team released its 2016 fall schedule on Friday. The Gamecocks are set to compete in seven tournaments, as well as the ITA All-American and Regional Championships. “The goal behind fall…

Broncos win Super Bowl rematch over Panthers 21-20

Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano (9) misses a field goal attempt as punter Andy Lee (8) holds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in Denver.…

WATCH: Spurrier Takes Shot at Former Defensive Coordinators

[gtxvideo vid='QwcW9Byf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QwcW9Byf.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Spurrier Takes Shot at Former Defensive Coordina'] Steve Spurrier was in town, hosting a book signing (his new book is on sale), but he wasted no time talking to the media, taking shots at his former…

WATCH: CA Johnson Rolls Over North, 39-8

[gtxvideo vid='8kqljZVG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8kqljZVG.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: CA Johnson Rolls Over North, 39-8'] It was all CA Johnson Thursday night, and a whole bunch of triple option. The Hornets rolled over the Eagles, 39-8. Click the video to watch our highlights from ABC…

WATCH: Dabo Fires Back at Clemson Fans Criticizing Auburn Win

[gtxvideo vid='85Is3Jrb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/85Is3Jrb.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Dabo Fires Back at Clemson Fans Criticizing Auburn Win'] Some Clemson fans weren't happy with just a six-point (19-13) win over Auburn last Saturday night. Dabo Swinney has something to say to that. Click the video…

WATCH: Muschamp Seeking More Productivity from Receivers

[gtxvideo vid='FQlk6aqQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FQlk6aqQ.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Muschamp Seeking More Productivity from Receivers'] The Gamecock wide receivers dropped a few passes last Thursday night. Will Muschamp seeking a little more productivity from his wideout corps. Click the video to watch our story from…

Irmo's Dustin Johnson Tied for Third at BMW Championship

CARMEL, Ind. (AP) — Roberto Castro wants nothing more than to go home to Atlanta, and he took a soggy step in the right direction Thursday in the BMW Championship. Castro was just as good before the rain as he…

North Dakota Takes Clemson Classic Opener, 3-1

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – North Dakota (3-4) defeated the Tigers (3-4) in four sets (22-25, 25-22, 14-25, 17-25) in the opening match of the Clemson Classic on Thursday night. Leah Perri and Kailey Harvell each registered matches with kills in…

(15) Gamecock Soccer Hosts Georgia In Friday’s SEC Opener

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – In search of its sixth-straight win, No. 15 South Carolina women’s soccer (5-0-1) opens SEC play on Fri., Sept. 9, at home against Georgia (2-3-1).  Kickoff between the Gamecocks and Bulldogs is scheduled for 7…

(13) Clemson Hosts High Point Friday, Nebraska Sunday

Who: High Point Panthers (3-2-1) at Clemson Tigers (3-2) When: Friday, Sept. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Where: Historic Riggs Field, Clemson, S.C. Rankings: Clemson – No. 13 NSCAA, No. 18 Soccer America, No. 14 Top Drawer Soccer; High Point –…

(2) Clemson Soccer Faces (3) UNC Friday

Who: No. 2 Clemson Tigers (3-0) vs. No. 3 North Carolina Tar Heels (3-0) When: Friday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Historic Riggs Field, Clemson, S.C. Watch: ACC Network Extra (http://es.pn/2bJfkwV) Live Stats: ClemsonTigers.com (http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=140671) Follow: @ClemsonMSoccer on Twitter and Instagram Next Match - Clemson…

Gamecocks Traveling East To Face Chanticleers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- The South Carolina men's soccer team (1-2-0) heads east for its first true road game of the season at Coastal Carolina (0-2-1) Friday night. The two teams will be squaring off for the fifth straight season.…

Gamecocks Travel to Georgia Southern for Weekend Tournament

STATESBORO, GA. (USC SID) - The South Carolina volleyball team hits the road Thursday afternoon for its third weekend of the season, traveling south for the Springhill Suites Invitational at Georgia Southern. The tournament pits the Gamecocks against Wake Forest and…

WATCH: Dabo, Clemson Remember that 2011 Troy Game

[gtxvideo vid='907Dkglw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/907Dkglw.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Dabo, Clemson Remember that 2011 Troy Game'] Dabo Swinney and Clemson trailed 16-13 at halftime against Troy in 2011. They were booed by fans off the field, but outscored the Trojans 30-3 in the second half…

WATCH: Vandy Win Leads to Home-Opener Sellout for USC

[gtxvideo vid='ECkktQoC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ECkktQoC.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Vandy Win Leads to Home-Opener Sellout for USC'] USC Athletics announced Wednesday tickets for the East Carolina/USC game are sold out. After the Gamecocks come-from-behind win at Vanderbilt Thursday night, Will Muschamp says, his Gamecocks (and…

Clemson Golf Opens Season at Carpet Classic

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson opens the 2016-17 men’s golf season on Friday, Sept. 9 at the Carpet Classic in Dalton, Georgia.   It marks the 25th consecutive year Clemson has played in the event at The Farm, a par 72…

ICYMI: Former Gamecock Sam Dyson Gets 32nd Save of Season

SEATTLE (AP) — Elvis Andrus used his bat to offset a couple of defensive miscues. Andrus had a homer, three doubles and two errors, Jonathan Lucroy hit a two-run homer and the Texas Rangers held off the slumping Seattle Mariners…

Gamecocks' Football Home-Opener Sold Out

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The University of South Carolina Athletics Ticket Office has announced that tickets for the Gamecocks’ football home opener have been sold out. The Gamecocks will take on the East Carolina Pirates in the 2016 home…

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