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USC Continues to Grow, Winning “Columbia Cup” and Third-Straight Game

Greg Brzozowski

In a battle between the two Columbia’s in the SEC, South Carolina topped Missouri Saturday night 31-21. Following a 2-4 start, the Gamecocks have won their last three games and are one victory from becoming bowl eligible. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to hear from Will Muschamp, TJ Holloman, and Bryson Allen-Williams after improving to 5-4. Categories:…
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Bentley stays perfect, Carolina defeats Missouri 31-21

ABC Columbia Staff

South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Freshman quarterback Jake Bentley improved to 3-0 as a starter, throwing for 254 yards and two touchdowns as South Carolina handed Missouri its 11th straight SEC…
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Watson leads No. 3 Clemson to blowout of ‘Cuse before injury

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Clemson’s quarterback Deshaun takes a hard landing after being tackled by Syracuse’s Davion Ellison during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro) CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney was ready to see his third-ranked Tigers build momentum for the final regular-season push. He couldn’t be happier…
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Benedict Ralllies Past Kentucky State, 39-35

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Benedict College Tigers scored 19 fourth-quarter points to rally past Kentucky State University and knock off the Thorobreds 39-35 on Saturday in Alumni Stadium in an SIAC matchup. The win improves the Tigers to 5-5 on the season and 4-3 in the SIAC. Kentucky State, the SIAC Western Division champions, falls to 4-6 overall and 4-3…
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Newberry Blows Out Limestone Saturday

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GAFFNEY – Newberry’s best defensive effort in six years coupled with its fourth 500-yard offensive performance of the season gave the Wolves their ninth consecutive victory with a 49-7 triumph at Limestone. The Wolves (9-1) suffocated Limestone’s (5-5) offense, allowing 124 total yards without giving up a single drive of over 28 yards on the Saints’ 14 possessions. Limestone was limited…

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Gamecock Saturday Night

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s game day and ABC Columbia has all the highlights and game day recaps you need on Gamecock Saturday Night. Our Sports Director Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski break down the game day details, from USC to Clemson, to all around the SEC and ACC. Gamecock Saturday Night only on ABC Columbia News following Clemson at Florida…
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Newberry plays final nonconference game Saturday

Newberry SID

NEWBERRY (Newberry) – Newberry takes its final road trip of the 2016 season on Saturday with a chance to complete a perfect season away from Setzler Field. The 20th-ranked Wolves travel to Gaffney to face Division II independent Limestone Saturday afternoon. With a win, Newberry can solidify its position as one of the top teams in Super Region 2. WHO: Newberry College…
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Tigers Look To Finish Strong Against Improved Kentucky State

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Benedict won’t be playing Kentucky State for the SIAC Championship, but the Tigers travel to Kentucky to play in what could be called the SIAC Turnaround Bowl. Saturday’sgame will feature the two schools who have had the biggest improvement from a year ago. Benedict, which went winless in 2015, comes into Saturday’s final SIAC game of the…