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Tigers Defeat North Greenville, 79-57, in Final Exhibition Sunday

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – The Clemson women’s basketball team won its second and final exhibition game of the 2016 preseason on Sunday afternoon at Littlejohn Coliseum, defeating the Crusaders of North Greenville, 79-57. Three players were in double figures in scoring, led by junior Nelly Perry, who finished with a double double, with 19 points and 11 rebounds, and also…

Gamecocks Serve Up a 3-0 Sweep of Georgia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Backed by one of its best games in the last decade behind the service line, the South Carolina volleyball team swept Georgia (13-12, 1-11 SEC) Sunday afternoon – 28-26, 25-18, 25-18 to run its season record to 17-7, 5-7 in the SEC. Mikayla Shields led the way with six aces and 11 kills, and the Gamecock offense hit…

Virginia Tech Edges Clemson In Four Sets

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Leah Perri fell a kill shy of her sixth match with 20 kills in Clemson’s (6-20, 1-13 ACC) 3-1 (17-25, 25-20, 23-25, 15-25) loss to Virginia Tech (9-16, 4-10 ACC). Two Tigers finished with double-doubles and three finished with double-digit digs on the day.   “I really liked how we competed today,” said head coach Hugh Hernesman. “I think…

Panthers Win Second-Straight, Topping Rams 13-10

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cam Newton persevered through five sacks to pass for 225 yards and a touchdown, and Carolina’s defense shut down Los Angeles. Greg Olsen caught a touchdown pass in the first half and Graham Gano added two fourth-quarter field goals for the Panthers (3-5), who won their second straight after a four-game skid. Newton’s offense managed just…

USC Basketball Hosts Newberry in Exhibition Sunday Evening

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina welcomes Newberry for an exhibition contest at Colonial Life Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Wolves are led by head coach Dave Davis in his seventh season, and Carolina is led by fifth-year head coach Frank Martin. Admission is free to Sunday’s exhibition matchup. GAME STORYLINES – South Carolina is in its 109th season of varsity…

Clemson Hosts Exhibition Game vs. N Greenville Sunday

Game Information: Who: North Greenville Crusaders at Clemson Tigers When: Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Where: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, S.C. Admission: Free (Admission is free to exhibition games.) Follow: Twitter & Instagram: @ClemsonWBB   Clemson Notes:  ·         Clemson is coming off of an 80-48 victory over West Alabama in its first exhibition game of 2016 on Oct. 30. ·         In the contest, four Tigers scored in…

USC Women’s Hoops Hosts Benedict in Exhibition Game Sunday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley prepares to open her ninth season as her Gamecocks will host Benedict for an exhibition game at Colonial Life Arena on Sun., Nov. 6, at 1:30 p.m. to open a women’s/men’s basketball doubleheader.   GAME INFORMATION Date: Sun., Nov. 6, 2016 Tipoff: 1:30 p.m. Location: Columbia, S.C. Arena: Colonial Life Arena (18,000) Tickets: Admission is free Broadcast: None   RANKINGS…

No. 3 Clemson Soccer Hosts No. 7 Syracuse in ACC Quarterfinals Sunday

Syracuse Match Information Who: No. 3 Clemson 11-2-4 (4 Seed) vs. No. 7 Syracuse 11-3-3 (5 Seed) When: Sunday, Nov. 6 at 1:00 p.m. Where: Historic Riggs Field, Clemson, S.C. Watch: ACC Network Extra Live Stats: ClemsonTigers.com Follow: @ClemsonMSoccer on Twitter and Instagram Clemson Notes: Clemson (11-2-4) earned a 1-0 victory at Louisville last Friday to close out the regular season undefeated on the road and…

USC-Florida to Kick Off at Noon Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Head football coach Will Muschamp makes his return to “The Swamp” on Saturday, November 12, when the South Carolina Gamecocks travel to Gainesville to wrap up their 2016 SEC slate against the Florida Gators. Game time for the SEC Eastern Division showdown has been set for noon ET and the contest will be televised on…

Gamecock Players Postgame Following Win over Missouri

Following their 31-21 win in the “Columbia Cup” over Missouri, hear from Gamecock players, including new program points leader Elliott Fry, TJ Holloman, Bryson Allen-Williams, and Hayden Hurst as they break down the success that have led to USC’s hot streak since their bye. Click the video above to see postgame coverage from ABC Columbia Sports. Categories: Local Sports, Sports,…