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WATCH: Threes Power USC Past Holy Cross, Felder Debuts with Gamecocks

USC hit 12 three pointers, shooting 50-percent from long range, as Sindarius Thornwell knocked down four in the Gamecocks’ 81-49 win over Holy Cross Sunday night. The senior had a game-high 20 points while Spring Valley alum PJ Dozier added 15. Leading by 12 at the half, Carolina took further control of the game in the second half, outscoring the…

Clemson Falls to Wake Forest in ACC Championship Sunday, 3-1

CHARLESTON, S.C. (CAC) – The third-ranked Clemson men’s soccer team fell to second-ranked Wake Forest in the ACC Championship on Sunday afternoon, 3-1. The Tigers head into the NCAA Tournament (12-3-5) and turn their attention to the NCAA Selection Show tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. Through the first 20 minutes of the match, Wake Forest had the Clemson defense pinned back deep…

Wolves earn No. 2 seed, will host Tuskegee in playoffs

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Newberry SID) – Newberry earned the No. 2 seed in Super Region 2, its highest seeding in school history, and will play host to seventh-seeded Tuskegee Saturday at 1:00 p.m. to begin the 2016 NCAA Division II Football Championship. Newberry will be competing for the Division II Football Championship for the fourth time in its history and third time…

SC State Hosts St. Andrews In Home Opener Monday Night

ORANGEBURG, SC (SCSU SID)—The South Carolina State Bulldogs will debut its 2016-17 home opener Monday night against St. Andrews University in a non-conference matchup at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. Tip-off is 7 p.m. The Bulldogs (0-1) look to bounce back after a tough 85-39 loss in the season opener on the road at Wichita State Friday. Senior guard Greg Mortimer led…

Gamecock Basketball Set to Host Holy Cross Sunday Evening

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina hosts Holy Cross on Sunday in a matchup that is part of the Brooklyn Hoops Holiday Invitational. The game continues a stretch of three games in five days to open the Carolina season. Sunday’s contest marks the Crusaders’ first game of the year. The meeting will be the second all-time between the two schools,…

No. 12 Clemson Hosts Northeastern in NCAA First Round Sunday

Match Information vs. Northeastern: Who: Northeastern Huskies (14-6-1) at Clemson Tigers (13-4-3) When: Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. Where: Historic Riggs Field, Clemson, S.C. Tickets: http://bit.ly/2fnMAuK Rankings: Clemson – No. 12 NSCAA, No. 11 Soccer America; Northeastern – NR. RPI: Clemson – No. 14, Northeastern – No. 56. Follow: @ClemsonWSoccer on Twitter Live Video: ESPN3 (http://es.pn/2fFqFSD) Live Stats: NCAA.com…

No. 3 Clemson Faces No. 2 Wake Forest in ACC Championship Sunday in Charleston

ACC Championship Match Information Who: No. 3 Clemson Tigers 12-2-4 (4 Seed) vs. No. 2 Wake 12-2-5 (2 Seed) When: Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2:00 p.m. Where: MUSC Health Stadium, Charleston, S.C. Watch: ESPNU // WatchESPN (http://es.pn/2fwrKxm) Live Stats: TheACC.com (http://bit.ly/2fVnjfv) Follow: @ClemsonMSoccer on Twitter and Instagram Clemson Notes: Clemson (12-2-5) advanced to the ACC Championship match on Wednesday night by defeating Boston College 1-0 with…

Newberry Downs Wingate to Win SAC Championship

NEWBERRY (Newberry SID) – Unlikely though they may have seemed a mere half-hour before, public address announcer Dr. John Lesaine’s words gave finality to what over 4,000 raucous fans had witnessed on the playing surface of Setzler Field moments before. “Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pride and pleasure to present to you the 2016 South Atlantic Conference football champions,…

Dabo Swinney, Deshaun Watson React to Clemson Loss

Second-ranked Clemson lost at home for the first time since 2013 Saturday. Pitt kicker Chris Blewitt didn’t blow the winning the kick, nailing the 48-yarder to give the Panthers a 43-42 win over the Tigers. Fortunately for Clemson, both third-ranked Michigan and fourth-ranked Washington lost as well, leaving the door open for Clemson to remain in the College Football Playoff….