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No. 21 Gamecocks Fall Short to Arkansas, 83-76

South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) drives to the hoop against Arkansas forward Trey Thompson (1) and Manuale Watkins (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Arkansas made all the right plays down the stretch, perhaps none bigger than Manuele Watkins’ running…

Newberry Pulls Away from Lenoir-Rhyne for Season Sweep

NEWBERRY (Newberry) – The Newberry men’s basketball team held Lenoir-Rhyne without a field goal for nearly three and a half minutes late in the second half to pull away from the Bears for a 93-84 victory Wednesday night at Eleazer Arena. Mason Spease led four in double-figures with 19 points on 6-for-8 shooting. Marshall Lange scored 17 points while James Stepp poured in 15. Xavier Hill chipped…

Blythewood Grad Andrew Beckwith on Golden Spikes Watch List

CONWAY (CCU) – Coastal Carolina senior pitcher Andrew Beckwith is one of 55 players named to the preseason Golden Spikes Award watch list, beginning the process of identifying the top amateur baseball player in the country for the 2017 season. The 40th Golden Spikes Award will be presented in partnership with the Rod Dedeaux Foundation on June 29 in Los Angeles. This…

Staley Speaks on UConn Loss, Vandy Prep

After their 66-55 loss to UConn on Monday night, Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks spent Wednesday afternoon practicing and prepping for their return to SEC action Thursday as they host Vanderbilt. While the Commodores will enter Colonial Life Arena with a 2-10 record, last in the conference, USC’s head coach is making sure her team is ready to play following their trip…

Nine former Tigers invited to NFL Combine

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — A school record nine former Clemson football players have been invited to the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.  The event will take place over Feb. 28- March 6. The Clemson players invited include  Ben Boulware (LB), Wayne Gallman (RB),  Jadar Johnson (SS), Jordan Leggett (TE), Artavis Scott (WR), Cordrea Tankersley (CB),…

Gamecock Baseball Makes Changes to Parking/Shuttles

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Parking shuttle changes have been made this year for the 2017 baseball season. The baseball shuttle to Founders Park will now be operational at the Key Road Gravel Lot (1105 Key Road) and in Lot B of the Colonial Life Arena parking lot.  Shuttles will being running two hours prior to game time. We strongly…

Gamecock Football Announces Spring Practice Dates

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The University of South Carolina’s 2017 spring football practice dates have been set. The Gamecocks are slated to open their spring drills on Saturday, February 25, and conclude with the annual Garnet & Black Spring Game on Saturday, April 1. Most practices will take place in the mornings at the football practice facility, located at…

Bulldogs Seek To Avenge Early Season Loss Versus Spartans

NORFOLK, VA (SCSU) — The South Carolina State men’s basketball team will wrap up its final game of a three-game Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) road swing Wednesday (Feb.15), against host Norfolk State at Echols Arena. Tipoff is 8 p.m., immediately following the women’s contest in a 5:30 p.m. start. In their last outing, South Carolina State snapped a three-game slide…

Benedict, Claflin Face Off in Pivotal SIAC East Contest

Orangeburg, S.C. — With just four games remaining in the regular season, the Claflin University men’s basketball team continues to be in contention for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Eastern Division Title.  The Panthers chances at the top spot will be on the line tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 15, when they host intra-state rivals Benedict College in a SIAC Eastern…

Furman Looking for 20th Season Win vs W Carolina Wednesday

Kris Acox (photo by: Citadel Media Relations) Greenville, S.C. (USC SID) — Southern Conference-leading Furman, ranked 12th in this week’s CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 and a winner of nine straight games, continues its quest for a league title on Wednesday when it travels to Cullowhee, N.C., and the Liston B. Ramsey Center to face Western Carolina. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m….