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William & Mary Holds Off Tigers, 3-2

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Leah Perri and Kailey Harvell combined for 32 kills and a .353 hitting percentage in Clemson’s season opener, however William & Mary was able to hold on to defeat the Tigers in five sets. Keely Hayes set the Tigers to 45 assists and registered six kills on nine errorless swings. Megan McGinley led Clemson’s blocking effort with eight block assists. “There were a lot…

Gamecocks Men’s Soccer Sets New Attendance Record, but Falls to Rival Clemson

COLUMBIA, S.C. — No. 24 South Carolina dropped a 2-1 decision to No. 3 Clemson in its season opener on Friday evening. 6,892 fans were in attendance at Stone Stadium, the largest ever crowd in venue history. The Tigers got the scoring started in the 14th minute when Austen Burnikel took a cross into the box and placed it low…

Fireflies Fall to Kannapolis, 6-3

KANNAPOLIS, NC (Fireflies) – Nabil Crismatt struck out 10 Intimidators on Friday night, but Columbia fell to Kannapolis, 6-3, in the series opener at Intimidators Stadium. It was the third time this season Crismatt collected a double-digit strike-out game. Columbia (25-36, 61-70) got the scoring started in the first inning. J.C. Rodriguez led off and singled to right field. Then…

WATCH: Benedict Looking to Build in 2016

The Benedict Tigers suffered through an 0-10 2015 season. As head coach Mike White gets ready for his second campaign in Columbia, he and his players are out to avoid last year’s mistakes and make new memories this time around. Click the video to see our story from ABC Columbia News at 6. Categories: Local Sports, Sports

WATCH: Dabo Getting Newcomers Ready

Clemson football has begun game preparation for their season opener at Auburn September 3. While head coach Dabo Swinney wants to make sure his Tigers know what to do on the field, he’s also taking precautions to teach the newest Tigers what to do before they get in the game for the first time. Click the video to see the…

WATCH: Orth Wants to Know QB Decision

Gamecock senior quarterback Perry Orth met with the media after Friday’s practice, still unsure as to whether he or Brandon McIlwain will get the start under center in the season opener at Vanderbilt. With Thursday’s kickoff quickly approaching, the veteran QB wants to know his standing in the starting lineup, but explains how he’s handling the process. Click the video…

No. 8 Clemson Falls to No. 7 West Virginia 1-0 On the Road

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (CAC) – In a matchup of two top-10 teams, the eighth-ranked Clemson women’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to seventh-ranked West Virginia on Friday night in Morgantown, W.Va. With the loss, the Tigers drop to 2-1 on the season, while the Mountaineers improve to 2-0-1.  West Virginia maintained control on offense for the majority of the first…

“Steve Spurrier-Florida Field” Takes Shape

Courtesy: @alexjmarty GAINESVILLE, FL — A new sign with a familiar name has been placed on Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The new sign, reading “Steve Spurrier-Florida Field” was put up Friday afternoon by the University of Florida Athletic Association. Florida made the decision to rename its field after the former Florida/USC coach in June. The official unveiling will come next…

Hewson and Valdes to compete in World Amateur Team Championship

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson sophomore Alice Hewson and freshman Ana Paula Valdes will represent their respective home countries at the World Amateur Team Golf Championships in Mexico, September 14-17.  Hewson will play for England and Valdes for Mexico in the team event that will include 55 different teams. Hewson was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and earned…

Former Gamecock Victor Hampton Arrested and Charged with DUI

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Columbia Police) — A 24-year-old man is charged with Driving Under the Influence and Driving Under Suspension. Victor Tyrell Hampton (DOB: 3-12-1992) was arrested overnight at the 5000 block of Fairfield Road. Initially, a CPD officer initiated a lawful traffic stop after noticing a vehicle traveling along North Main Street with one non-functioning headlight. The vehicle also had…