LOUISVILLE, KY. (CAC) – Michael Smiciklas’ check-swing, run-scoring double in the eighth inning broke a 3-3 tie and lifted Duke to a 6-3 victory over No. 14 Clemson in the ACC Tournament at Louisville Slugger Field on Tuesday night. The Blue Devils improved to 29-27, while the Tigers fell to 39-18. Chase Pinder led off the bottom of the first…
HOOVER, Al — Below is a revised bracket based on the postponement of tonight’s Game 4 to Wednesday morning. Each game is pushed back by one game in the tournament. Please be aware that this format will result in one team from the loser’s bracket playing two games in one day on Thursday, and a different team from the loser’s…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — For a second straight night, rain has prevented the start of Columbia’s series with Charleston. Tuesday’s game at Spirit Communications Park is postponed due to rain. The Fireflies will make up tonight’s game tomorrow (Wednesday, May 24) as part of a doubleheader scheduled to begin at 10:05 a.m. (an hour earlier than the originally scheduled…
AP UMBRELLA: Columbia’s game on Monday against Charleston was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up on June 10 as part of a doubleheader. ABOUT LAST GAME: Mother Nature also played a significant role in Sunday’s action, which ultimately resulted in a 6-3 loss to the Power. The game was delayed before first pitch (scheduled originally for…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s golf standouts Katelyn Dambaugh and Ainhoa Olarra both received All-America honors from the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA), the organization announced Tuesday afternoon at the NCAA Championship. Dambaugh was named to the WGCA All-America Second Team, while Olarra was tabbed an Honorable Mention All-American. Tuesday’s recognition marked the fourth All-America honor for…
(WOLO) – Clemson forward Donte Grantham announced on social media Tuesday that he’s removing himself from the NBA Draft pool, returning for his senior season. The Martinsburg, WV native didn’t sign with an agent, allowing him to come back and play again for the Tigers. He was not invited to the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago earlier this month, but had workouts with…
HOOVER, ALA. (– A two-out walk to Riley Hogan with the bases loaded followed by a two-run double from Alex Destino helped lift South Carolina to a 7-4 win over Vanderbilt in 11 innings on Tuesday in an elimination game at the 2017 SEC Baseball Tournament. Junior right-hander Tyler Johnson pitched a season-high 4.1 scoreless innings of relief and struck…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Athlon Sports has released its 2017 SEC preseason all-conference teams. The national publication has recognized four Gamecocks among its first three squads. Junior wide receiver Deebo Samuel was named to the list twice, earning first team honors as an all-purpose back, and second team recognition as a kick returner. The six-foot, 208-pounder from Inman, S.C.,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina rising junior guard TeMarcus Blanton has announced that he will no longer play basketball for the Gamecocks. Blanton, who suffered a serious hip injury during preseason of his freshman year at Carolina (2014-15) that required surgery and months of rehabilitation before he was able to re-join his teammates on the court…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina men’s tennis has been named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Carolina Region Community Service Team of the Year, the ITA announced Monday. The Gamecocks amassed over 80 hours of community service this season, contributing to the community in a variety of capacities. Last season South Carolina men’s tennis added two honorary members to the…
