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Gamecock Soccer Downed 2-1 By ODU In C-USA Quarterfinals

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina (10-7-1 overall) was knocked out of the Conference USA Men’s Soccer Championship Wednesday evening after being upset 2-1 by Old Dominion (6-8-2 overall) in the quarterfinals. The Gamecocks scored late in the match to cut the deficit in half, but were unable to get the equalizer in the final minute. The Monarchs jumped…

Star-Studded Group Signs with Gamecock Softball

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Five standout players from across the country signed National Letters of Intent to play for South Carolina Softball starting in 2018, head coach Beverly Smith announced today. The players, Alex Fulmer (Little Mountain, S.C.), Victoria Galvan (Brielle, N.J.), Jana Johns (Calhoun, Ga.), Alyssa Kumiyama (Lakewood, Calif.) and Kelsey Oh (Verona, N.J.), have received numerous national…

Dawn Staley Signs Four More Recruits Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Elisia Grissett (Durham, N.C./Hillside) and LaDazhia Williams (Bradenton, Fla./Lakewood Ranch) have signed a National Letters of Intent to attend the University and play for the Gamecocks. Both will have four years of eligibility beginning with the 2017-18 academic year. “An athlete with speed, quickness and jumping ability,…

Newberry Encourages Fans to Wear Scarlet Saturday

NEWBERRY (Newberry) – The No. 19 ranked Wolves are set to take on Wingate this weekend, as Newberry looks to claim the South Atlantic Conference title outright after clinching at least a share of the championship vs. Lenoir-Rhyne two weeks ago. All fans are encouraged to wear scarlet to the game, which will be televised on the American Sports Network as part of the…

Newberry Men’s Basketball Game Time Changed Against Erskine

NEWBERRY (Newberry) – Friday’s non-conference men’s basketball game between Newberry and Erskine will now be played at 11:00 a.m. at the Galloway Center in Due West. The contest was originally scheduled to start at 12:01 a.m. This game is part of the Little Four Classic featuring Erskine, Newberry, Coker and North Greenville. Newberry will face Charlotte in an exhibition at 8:00…

Former Clemson Defensive Lineman Released by Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (ESPN) — Former Pro Bowl left tackle Ryan Clady, one of the New York Jets’ key offseason acquisitions, was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a torn rotator cuff. It ends his season and likely his Jets career. Perhaps looking for a spark, the Jets (3-6) made a series of roster moves, including the release of disappointing…

Clemson Remains Second in College Football Playoff Ranking

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Clemson remains second in the latest College Football Playoff Poll released on Tuesday evening.  The Tigers remain behind Alabama and just head of No. 3 Michigan and No. 4  Washington. The Tigers have been ranked in the top two in the nation in each of the last eight College Football Playoff polls. Dabo Swinney’s team was first in…

WATCH: Clemson Out to Clinch Division, Dabo Confirms Watson and Fellow Stars’ NFL Plans

When Clemson lines up against Pittsburgh on Saturday at Death Valley, the Tigers can lock up the top spot in the Atlantic Division, the fourth under Dabo Swinney. With only two home games left and the team taking time to honor seniors and graduating players this weekend, coach confirmed the next step planned for four of his offense’s biggest stars,…