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Newberry hosts No. 8 Queens

NEWBERRY (Newberry SID) – Newberry will host No. 8 Queens Unviersity of Charlotte on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. WHO: Newberry College vs. Queens University of Charlotte WHERE: Eleazer Arena in Newberry, S.C WHEN: 8:00 p.m. RECORDS: Newberry 12-6, 7-5 SAC, Queens 17-1, 11-1 SAC LIVE VIDEO: www.newberrywolves.tv LIVE AUDIO: WKDK-AM 1240 in Newberry County, www.wkdk.com, “WKDK” on TuneIn smartphone app LIVE STATS: www.newberrystats.com NEWBERRY STORYLINES Gerald…

Frank Martin’s Postgame After Topping Auburn

Gamecocks head coach Frank Martin saw his team respond from their first loss in SEC play by blowing out Auburn 98-69 Tuesday night. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to hear from USC’s head coach in full on subjects such as his senior leaders, the offensive outpouring seen at Colonial Life Arena on the evening, and more. Categories:…

USC “Three”bounds from Kentucky Loss

There would be no hangover, hanging heads, or hang up halting the Gamecocks Tuesday night coming off their first conference loss at Lexington Saturday. No. 23 Carolina came home and gave Auburn more than they could handle, coasting past the Tigers 98-69. USC shot 15-26 (57.7%) from three as Dwayne Notice tied a career-high 27 points and Sindarius Thornwell added…

No. 23 Gamecocks Roll Auburn, 98-69

South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) attempts a shot against Auburn guard Mustapha Heron, behind, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duane Notice tied career highs with 27 points and six 3-pointers as No. 23 South Carolina snapped back from its first…

Swinney Hires Two Defensive Assistants Tuesday

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Mickey Conn and Todd Bates will join the Clemson on-field defensive football staff for the 2017 football season, Head Coach Dabo Swinney announced Tuesday.  The openings on the staff developed when defensive tackles coach Dan Brooks retired after the season, and defensive line coach Marion Hobby accepted a position as the defensive line coach of the…

Blowfish Announce 2017 Season Dedicated To The Total Eclipse Of 2017

Lexington County, S.C. (Blowfish) – The Lexington County Blowfish announced today their 2017 season-long campaign to promote the first transcontinental Total Eclipse in 99 years and the once of a lifetime view from Lexington County, S.C. for the August event. On August 21st at 2:41 pm the “Centerline” of the path of totality of the eclipse will cut through the…

Coates, Wilson Named to USBWA Drysdale Award Midseason Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina senior center Alaina Coates and junior forward A’ja Wilson are among the 28 entries on the Midseason Watch List for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, the USBWA announced Tuesday afternoon. The Gamecocks are one of five programs with multiple selections for the national honor that recognizes the Women’s National Player of the Year….

Benedict Sweeps SIAC Women’s Basketball Player Of Week Honors

ATLANTA (Benedict SID) – Benedict College swept the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Women’s Basketball Weekly honors released on Tuesday by the league office. Destiny Betts was named Player of the Week along with teammate Simone Roberts who was selected as the Newcomer of the Week. Betts recorded 12 points and a game-high 11 rebounds in a 74-53 win over…