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Schedule Released for 15th Annual Palmetto Capital City Classic

Columbia, SC  (Benedict) For the past 15 years, the Palmetto Capital City Classic (PCCC) has been the ultimate Historically Black College and University (HBCU) football experience. The Classic brings fans together from across the state of South Carolina and the Southeast for a fantastic weekend of fun and football. It primary mission has been to generate revenue for scholarships and…

Clemson Women’s Golf Releases 2016-17 Schedule

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson will play in nine tournaments in five different states according to the 2016-17 regular season women’s golf schedule announced by head coach Kelley Hester.  The challenging slate will see the Tigers compete in three events for the first time. For the second time in history Clemson will play in the Schooner Fall Classic at Belmar…

Mikayla Shields Named SEC Freshman of the Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The first Southeastern Conference weekly awards were released for volleyball Monday afternoon, and outside hitter Mikayla Shields was recognized as the Freshman of the Week after earning MVP honors at the College of Charleston Invitational. Shields is the first Gamecock to earn SEC weekly honors since Aubrey Ezell in October of last season. It was an impressive debut for the…

Clemson Men’s Golf Releases 2016-17 Schedule

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) —Clemson’s men’s golf team will play at famed Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Lahaina, Hawaii and Puerto Rico during the 2016-17 season.  The Tigers are scheduled to play eight three-day 54-hole events, and two two-day 54 hole events on the 10-tournament schedule.   Appearances in the NCAA Regional and NCAA National Championship would give the team 12…

ICYMI: Former Gamecock Pharoh Cooper Out with Shoulder Injury

AP/Jack Dempsey IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams rookie receiver Pharoh Cooper probably will miss the regular-season opener after getting hurt in an exhibition game Saturday. Rams coach Jeff Fisher said Sunday night that Cooper has an injured shoulder. Cooper has two receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown in the Rams’ first three preseason games. The fourth-round pick…

No. 24 Gamecock Soccer Hosts Mercer On Tuesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — No. 24 South Carolina men’s soccer (0-1-0) will host Mercer (1-0-0) on Tuesday at Stone Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., vs. the Bears. The match begins a month-long promotion for Ovarian Cancer awareness. The Gamecocks will wear teal warmup shirts for the contest, and fans who wear teal will receive $1 admission (read…