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Gamecocks Continue U.S. Olympic Trials
OMAHA, Neb. (USC SID) -- Four more Gamecocks were in action on Monday as the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials continued at CenturyLink Center. Current student-athletes Jonathan Boland, Kersten Dirrane and Taylor Worrell made their Trials debuts, while alumnus Michael Flach swam the first of his three races…
Former Gamecock QB Connor Mitch Transferring to James Madison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Former Carolina quarterback Connor Mitch announced via twitter Monday his plans to transfer to James Madison. Mitch decided to transfer back in May after missing most of the 2015 season due to a separated shoulder. "I…
Webb Earns Freshman All-America Honors From Baseball America
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Freshman right-hander Braden Webb has earned first-team Freshman All-America honors from Baseball America. Webb, who was selected in the 3rd round of the 2016 MLB Draft as the 82nd overall selection by the Milwaukee Brewers, finished the…
Clemson's Beer Named National Freshman-of-the-Year
CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) -- Outfielder Seth Beer (Suwanee, Ga.) was named national freshman-of-the-year by Baseball America on Monday. Beer became Clemson's first national freshman-of-the-year after hitting .369 with 18 homers, 13 doubles, 70 RBIs, 57 runs, 62 walks, 15 hit-by-pitches, a…
Former Gamecock Michael Roth Throws Two-Hitter, Round Rock Wins 7-0
ROUND ROCK, Texas (Express) -- LHP Michael Roth (7-3, 2.66) carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning as the Round Rock Express (40-36) picked up a dominant 7-0 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (36-38) Sunday night at Dell…
Greenjackets Complete Four-Game Sweep of Fireflies Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Columbia and Augusta were tied after six innings on Sunday, but the GreenJackets pushed two runs across in the seventh frame to beat the Fireflies, 4-2, at Spirit Communications Park. Dash Winningham clobbered his third home…
Barksdale Shines as Gamecocks Finish First Day at U.S. Olympic Trials
OMAHA, Neb. (USC SID) — Five Gamecocks were in action as the University of South Carolina opened their journey at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials on Sunday at CenturyLink Center. Emma Barksdale, Cody Bekemeyer, Jeremiah Bohon, Paige Maynard and Kevin Swander competed on the biggest stage in…
Coastal Beats TCU, 7-5 to Advance to CWS Finals
Coastal Carolina's Anthony Marks (29) and Connor Owings (6) celebrate after they scored against TCU on a two-run triple by G.K. Young during the third inning of an NCAA men's College World Series baseball game in…
Fireflies Fall to 0-3 After All-Star Break
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies had the tying run at second base in the bottom of the ninth inning against Augusta on Saturday, but the comeback fell one run short. Columbia was defeated by the GreenJackets, 3-2, at Spirit Communications…
Hurley Takes Lead at Quicken Loans National; Former Gamecock Bryan Tied for 10th
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Billy Hurley III relied on his experience as a Naval officer to stay focused during a bogey-free round in the Quicken Loans National. Only a few times did his mind slip away. Hurley couldn't help but…
Gamecocks Head to Omaha for U.S. Olympic Trials
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- The University of South Carolina will send 11 current and former Gamecock swimmers to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, which run June 26 – July 3, 2016 at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb. The…
Howard Replaces Former Gamecock Guzan in Goal for USA
United States' Kyle Beckerman, center, kicks the ball as goalie Tim Howard, left, and Matt Besler, right, look on during practice at the Copa America Centenario soccer tournament Thursday, June 23, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP…
Blythewood Grad Andrew Beckwith Goes Distance, Coastal Carolina Tops TCU 4-1
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Andrew Beckwith pitched his second straight complete game and set a school record with his nation-leading 14th win, and Coastal Carolina stayed alive in the College World Series with a 4-1 victory over TCU on Friday…
Fireflies Fall to 0-2 After All-Star Break
COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) -- Columbia lost a lopsided game to the Augusta GreenJackets, 19-7, on Friday night at Spirit Communications Park. Patrick Mazeika and Johnny Magliozzi – both Bay Staters – were the bright spots for the home team. Mazeika…
Former Gamecock Michael Carrera to Play in NBA Summer League with Miami Heat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- Former University of South Carolina men’s basketball standout Michael Carrera will compete with the Miami Heat in both the Orlando and Las Vegas NBA Summer Leagues, his agent announced on Friday. Summer League play for Carrera…
Gamecock Golf Hires New Assistant Coach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- The University of South Carolina and head men’s golf coach Bill McDonald are proud to announce that Jake Amos has been hired as the associate head coach of the Gamecock men’s golf program. Amos joins the Carolina family after a…
Krall Named ACC Baseball Scholar-Athlete-of-the-Year
CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) -- Junior lefthander Pat Krall (Downingtown, Pa.) was named ACC Baseball Scholar-Athlete-of-the-Year, announced Friday by the league office. The ACC Scholar-Athlete-of-the-Year awards were established in 2007 to be awarded annually to the top junior or senior student-athlete…
Coastal Eliminates Texas Tech 7-5
OMAHA, NE (AP) -- Coastal Carolina's incredible postseason run will continue for at least another day. The Chanticleers got a big boost offensively from an unlikely source, and they capitalized on Texas Tech's struggles in the field to beat the…
Clippers Pick Orangeburg's Johnson #25
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers selected North Carolina power forward Brice Johnson with the No. 25 overall pick of the NBA draft on Thursday night. Johnson, 21, averaged 17.0 points and 10.4 rebounds per game as a…
Fireflies Start 2nd Half With 6-3 Loss To Augusta
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) -- Columbia and Augusta kicked off the second half of the South Atlantic League season on Thursday night. The Fireflies fell behind early and dropped the series opener to the GreenJackets, 6-3. The crowd of 4,828 watched…
Garcia HR Gives Braves Another Comeback Win
ATLANTA (AP) -- Adonis Garcia hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Addison Reed in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets for the fourth straight time in a week, 4-3 Thursday. Atlanta has improved the…
NeSmith Adds Another All-American Honor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- South Carolina’s Matt NeSmith has been named a Golfweek Second-Team All-American, the publication announced. The All-America honor is the second of the season for NeSmith, who was also a PING First-Team selection. NeSmith has continued to add to his…
Dambaugh Adds Another All-American Honor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- South Carolina women’s golfers Katelyn Dambaugh and Sarah Schmelzel were honored as 2015-16 Golfweek All-Americans, the publication announced. Dambaugh grabbed First-Team laurels, while Schmelzel was recognized as an Honorable Mention selection. Dambaugh, a 2016…
Juniors Claim First AJGA Wins At Spring Valley CC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AJGA) -- Rachel Kuehn of Asheville, North Carolina and Rodrigo Rodas from Guatemala picked up their first career AJGA wins at Spring Valley Country Club Thursday at the AJGA Junior All-Star. Kuehn cruised to a 6-shot win with…
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