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Gamecock Women’s Golf Announces 2017 Spring Schedule

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s golf coach Kalen Anderson unveiled the Gamecocks’ 2017 spring schedule on Tuesday, announcing a challenging slate that features four events before the 2017 SEC Championship. “We have another highly competitive schedule yet again,” Anderson said. “All spring will be a great preparation and representation of play we will see in the postseason.” The…

Coates Named SEC Co-Player of the Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina senior forward Alaina Coates was named SEC co-Player of the Week, the league announced today. In back-to-back wins this week, Coates posted double-doubles in each, with 28 points and 16 rebounds against Hampton and 12 points and 14 rebounds against Maine. With a six-point lead at the end of the first quarter against Hampton,…

Tigers Host Louisiana Tech Tuesday at Littlejohn

Clemson Notes: ·         Clemson (4-0) is coming off its first road game of the season, a 60-47 victory over Monmouth in West Long Branch, N.J. on Nov. 19. Sophomore Danielle Edwards led the Tigers in the contest with 19 points, including 10 in the last four minutes of the game to seal the win. ·         Freshman Kobi Thornton was named…

WATCH: USC Tops Maine 79-42

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Senior Alaina Coates posted her third-straight double-double and four other Gamecocks scored in double figures to propel No. 3/3 South Carolina to a 79-42 win over Maine Monday night at Colonial Life Arena. The center shot 6-of-7 from the floor and tallied 12 points and a team-high 14 rebounds for the Gamecocks, who scored the game’s first…

Leggett Finalist for Mackey Award

Clemson, S.C.–Clemson senior tight end Jordan Leggett has been named on of three finalists for the John Mackey Award.  It marks the second consecutive year he has been named a finalist, the first tight end in Clemson history with that distinction.  Leggett is joined by Jake Butts of Michigan and O.J. Howard of Alabama. Leggett  has 31 receptions for 530…

Watson Finalist for O’Brien Award

Clemson, S.C.–Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is one of three finalists for the Davey O’Brien Award.   The honor goes to the top quarterback in college football. He is joined by Lamar Jackson of Louisville and Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma.   The winner will be announced December 8 at the  ESPN College Football Awards Show presented by Home Depot from the College Football…

WATCH: Muschamp, Swinney Battle for First Time in Palmetto Bowl

As college football gets set for Rivalry Week, Will Muschamp and Dabo Swinney prepare to face each other for the first time in the Palmetto Bowl. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to hear the two head coaches discuss their meeting when the Tigers host the Gamecocks Saturday night. Categories: Clemson, Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Clemson,…

Clemson AD Dan Radakovich gets contract extension through 2022

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson has extended the contract of athletic director Dan Radakovich through June 2022. The university announced the move Monday. Clemson President James P. Clements called Radakovich one of the country’s best athletic directors and was grateful he wanted to continue leading the Tigers. Radakovich, who came over from Georgia Tech, took control of the athletic department after…

Kobi Thornton Named ACC Rookie of the Week

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Freshman Kobi Thornton was named ACC Rookie of the Week by the Blue Ribbon Panel for the week of Nov. 14-20, 2016 after helping the Tigers to a 2-0 record last week and a 4-0 start to the 2016-17 season. Thornton averaged 12.0 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game in wins over Georgia Southern…