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HIGHLIGHTS: Benedict Falls to Limestone, 19-13

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Benedict) – The Limestone College Saints threw for 232 yards and took advantage of three Benedict College fumbles, then held off a late rally to take a 19-13 victory over the Tigers on Saturday night in Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. “It was a tough loss for us. I thought the guys played hard, we made some mistakes that…

HIGHLIGHTS: Coastal Wins Big Over FAMU, 49-10

CONWAY (COASTAL SID) – De’Angelo Henderson wasted no time in becoming the all-time NCAA Division I leader by scoring a touchdown in his 28th consecutive game to lead #17 Coastal Carolina to 49-10 victory over Florida A&M Saturday night. Coastal Carolina is now 11-3 in home openers and the crowd of 10,037 was the fifth largest in Brooks Stadium history….

HIGHLIGHTS: Newberry Gets First Win of Season Saturday

NEWBERRY (NEWBERRY) – The Wolves shook off the disappointment of last week’s loss to Florida Tech with a resounding 42-22 victory over visiting Virginia Union on Saturday afternoon at Setzler Field, wearing down the Panthers’ defense with a series of methodical drives and a punishing defensive performance. Four of Newberry’s (1-1) six touchdown drives took 11 plays or more, including an…

Gamecocks Clinch Tournament Title With Five-Set Thriller

STATESBORO, GA. (USC SID) – The South Carolina volleyball team survived another big test Saturday night, beating host Georgia Southern (6-5) in five sets in the final match of the Springhill Suites Invitational. Koko Atoa-Williams was named tournament MVP after finishing Saturday with 15 kills and 13 digs. She was joined on the all-tournament team by freshmen Alicia Starr and Mikayla Shields. The Gamecocks now…

USC In Eighth Heading Into Final Round

ROCKY FACE, Ga. (USC SID) — South Carolina is tied for eighth after day two of the 2016 Carpet Capital Collegiate. The Gamecocks shot a 295 (+7) Saturday after shooting a 283 (-5) in the first round on Friday. For the second straight day, junior Keenan Huskey led Carolina after shooting a 71 (-1). Huskey, who was the only Gamecock…

HIGHLIGHTS: Citadel Beats Furman, 19-14

CHARLESTON, S.C. (CITADEL) – The 15th-ranked Citadel football team moved to 2-0 on the season after defeating SoCon foe Furman 19-14 inside Johnson Hagood Stadium on Saturday night. The win came in front of 12,009 fans, the highest attendance for a home opener since 2013. Furman (0-2, 0-1 SoCon) struck first in the game, taking a 7-0 lead after the…

No. 2 Clemson Survives Troy 30-24

  CLEMSON, S.C. – The No. 2 Clemson Tigers defeated Troy 30-24 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The victory extended the Tigers’ home winning streak to 17 games.   The Tigers (2-0) were led by quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was 27-53 passing for 292 yards and three touchdowns, as he moved ahead of Woodrow Dantzler for third place on Clemson’s…