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WATCH: Fireflies Take Series Against Charleston, 4-1

COLUMBIA, SC – For the second straight night, the Fireflies broke a tied score late in the game and beat the RiverDogs, this time, 4-1, on Wednesday. Vicente Lupo, Enmanuel Zabala and J.C. Rodriguez each picked up an RBI in the eighth inning to seal the series victory.     Columbia (5-9, 41-43) had work to do first in the seventh frame,…

USC’s Tyler Johnson Earns Save in Team USA’s Win over China Wednesday

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan (USA Collegiate Baseball) — The USA Baseball Collegiate National Team scored three runs in the early innings and strong pitching allowed it to hold up as the squad claimed a 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei on Wednesday at Xinzhuang Stadium. The win evens the series at one game each, setting up a deciding doubleheader on Thursday….

Blowfish to Hold Irish Heritage Night Friday

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (Blowfish) — Its “Irish Heritage Night” Friday July 8th when the Blowfish take on the Savannah Bananas at 7:05pm/Gates open at 6pm. Lexington County Blowfish Players will be wearing Irish themed Jerseys in honor of Lexington County’s 1st ever St Patrick’s Day Parade last March in downtown Lexington. The specially designed limited edition Irish themed jerseys will…

Former Clemson Golfer Delk Passes Away

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Former Clemson golfer Billy Delk, who taught among others current PGA Tour player Ben Martin, and current Clemson head coach Larry Penley, passed away on July 3.  He was 85 years old. Delk came to Clemson in 1947 and was a top player on the Clemson golf team almost immediately.  He lettered in 1948-49-50-51 and was…

Clemson Volleyball Returns To Jervey Aug. 26

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – On Aug. 26, Clemson welcomes William & Mary to Jervey Gym for the 2016 season opener at 7 p.m., as part of the 26th annual Big Orange Bash. The match marks the beginning of Hugh Hernesman’s second season as head coach of the Clemson volleyball program. “Our staff and players are anxiously awaiting the beginning of the…

Clemson Finish in Clearfield Director’s Cup Best in Nine Years

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson finished No. 42 nationally in the Learfield Director’s Cup Standings for the 2015-16 academic year, the highest finish for the program in the last nine years. The Learfield Directors Cup takes into account final national rankings and NCAA Tournament appearances and finishes, in computing its ranking, which dates to the  1993-94 academic year.  This year’s…

Irmo’s Dustin Johnson: His Golf Game and Easy Smile Speak Volumes

Dustin Johnson holds up the trophy after winning the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club, Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Akron, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Johnson is not one for many words, and he really doesn’t need to say much. The easy smile behind the beard says it all. If winning the U.S….