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Columbia Shuts Out Augusta, Completes Sweep

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies PR) – The Fireflies shut out the GreenJackets on Sunday for a second time in three days. The 6-0 victory clinched Columbia’s four-game series sweep of Augusta to begin the 2017 season. Ironically enough, the club’s last…

Tigers Sweep VT With 8-3 Win

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - The No. 4 Clemson Tigers scored four runs in the fourth inning to take the lead for good in their 8-3 win over Virginia Tech at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers, who swept the…

Sergio takes Masters to capture first major

Sergio Garcia won his first major title on Sunday, making a birdie on the the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to beat Justin Rose at the Masters. Playing Augusta National's 18th hole in the playoff, Rose had sent his…

Defense Tops Offense In Benedict Spring Game

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Benedict SID)– The defense used a fumble recovery, a safety and an interception to help lead the Purple squad over the Gold offense 28-18 in the annual Benedict College Purple-Gold spring football scrimmage on Saturday afternoon at Charlie…

No. 1 2018 Recruit Thomas Commits to Clemson over USC

There was never a doubt that defensive end Xavier Thomas, the No. 1-ranked prospect in the ESPNJr300, was going to stay in his home state of South Carolina for college. The question that kept South Carolina and Clemson coaches and…

Fireflies Win Third Straight

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The offense received contributions from hitters across the board in Columbia’s 9-5 victory over the Augusta GreenJackets on Saturday night. The seventh and eighth place batters, Anthony Dimino and Brandon Brosher provided the spark, reaching base a…

Gamecocks Drop Game Two at Mississippi State 6-4

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (USC SID) – South Carolina (23-15, 3-10 SEC) could not come back twice, falling 6-4 at Mississippi State (28-13, 3-8 SEC) on Saturday afternoon at Nusz Park. A three-run third proved pivotal for the Bulldogs, giving them…

Clemson Outlasts Hokies 6-3

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Reed Rohlman hit a homer and two doubles in No. 4 Clemson’s 6-3 victory over Virginia Tech at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers, who took a 2-0 series lead, improved to 27-5 overall and 12-2…

Swinney Says Bryant’s Still QB-1 After Spring

[gtxvideo vid='GQln2JeH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GQln2JeH.jpg' vtitle='Swinney Says Bryant's Still QB-1 After Spring'] As four Clemson QB's finished their spring competition, all vying to be Deshaun Watson's replacement, Dabo Swinney says rising junior Kelly Bryant would currently be his starter. Bryant rushed for…

Gamecocks Defeat Vanderbilt 6-1 on Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- Sophomore infielder LT Tolbert launched a three-run homer and sophomore right-hander Adam Hill did not allow a hit in six innings of work as sixth ranked South Carolina defeated 21st ranked Vanderbilt 6-1 on Saturday…

City Parade to Celebrate NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It's almost time for Gamecock fans to celebration a Basketball National Championship. Columbia Major Steve Benjamin has announced the City will honor the South Carolina’s NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship with a parade on Sunday at 3pm. According…

Benedict Spring Game Set for Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Benedict College Tigers will hold their annual Purple-Gold spring football game on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. Admission is free. The spring game is the culmination of spring practice for the Tigers.…

William McGirt Stepping up, Soaking in First Masters

[gtxvideo vid='fSsv4jNn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fSsv4jNn.jpg' vtitle='William McGirt Stepping up, Soaking in First Masters'] AUGUSTA, Ga. (WOLO) -- Of all the debutantes driving the fairways of Augusta National Golf Club in 2017, few expected to see 37 year old William McGirt near the…

Tebow hits in Fireflies 7-0 shutout win Friday

[gtxvideo vid='DIO48fky' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DIO48fky.jpg' vtitle='Tebow hits in Fireflies 7-0 shutout win Friday'] COLUMBIA, SC – The strikeouts came early and often for Fireflies starter Jordan Humphreys. The right-hander struck out nine over 5.2 innings and led Columbia to a 7-0 win…

No. 4 Tigers Down Hokies 12-1

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Charlie Barnes tied his career high with 11 strikeouts and every Tiger starter had at least one hit in No. 4 Clemson’s 12-1 victory over Virginia Tech at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night. The Tigers, who…

SC State to cancel women's tennis program

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina State Acting Athletics Director Doug Robertson announced Friday that the Lady Bulldog tennis program will be suspended for the 2017-18 academic year as a part of the department’s ongoing efforts to control operational expenses.…

Gamecocks ranked 14th in Directors' Cup Standings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 6, 2017) -- Following a strong winter sports season, the University of South Carolina has moved into 14th place in the latest 2016-17 Learfield Directors’ Cup Division I Standings, released today. The Learfield Directors’ Cup honors institutions…

Quarterbacks "Live" during Clemson spring game Saturday

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney said after Thursday’s practice that quarterbacks would be tackled during Saturday’s Orange & White Spring Football game at Memorial Stadium.  The contest will be the 15th and final practice of the…

#4 Clemson hosts Virginia Tech in three-game series

CLEMSON, S.C. - The Tigers host Virginia Tech in a three-game series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium this weekend.   SERIES SETUP • Who - Virginia Tech (17-14, 6-6 ACC) vs. Clemson (25-5, 10-2 ACC) • Rankings - VAT - NR; CU…

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