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Former Gamecock Brad Guzan Gives Up Two Goals in USA’s 2-0 Loss to Colombia

Colombia scores their first goal in a Copa America Centenario Group A soccer match against the U.S. at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, June 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The United States would have preferred a far better first impression in the Copa America opener. Now, the Americans find themselves under the…

Rhode Island Shocks Gamecocks 5-4

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Brett McManus had a homer and three RBIs, Tyler Wilson threw seven strong innings and Rhode Island rallied from a 4-0 deficit for its first NCAA Tournament win, defeating South Carolina 5-4 Friday night.    The Rams (31-15) took the lead on a bases-loaded, two-run fielder’s choice in the fifth inning when McManus hit a fly…

Clemson Clocks Western Carolina 24-10

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — No. 9 Clemson stormed back from a 6-0 deficit with 10 runs in the third inning, set a Tiger NCAA Tournament record with seven home runs and tied the school record for runs in an NCAA Tourney game in its 24-10 victory over Western Carolina in the Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night….

Suns Win Second Straight Over Fireflies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) — The Fireflies fell behind early and dropped the middle game of the three-game series to the Suns, 6-2, at Spirit Communications Park. Ivan Wilson shined at the plate and clubbed his third double in just two days. The runs came early and often for Hagerstown (35-19). Ian Sagdal plated the game’s first run in the second and…

UNCW Rolls To Columbia Winner’s Bracket

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — UNC Wilmington starter Ryan Foster pitched an eight-hitter and Brian Mims had five RBIs to lead the Seahawks to an 11-1 victory over Duke, the Blue Devils’ first NCAA Tournament game in 55 years. UNC Wilmington took control with a six-run second inning and a five-run third. Foster (13-1) more than made that stand up in…

Oklahoma State In Clemson Winner’s Bracket

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Connor Costello drove in four runs and starter Thomas Hatch had 10 strikeouts in seven innings to lead Oklahoma State to a 6-0 victory over Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament’s Clemson Regional on Friday. Costello’s three hits included a two-run homer, his fourth of the season, in the third inning as the Cowboys (37-20) led 4-0….

Coastal Advances To Raleigh Winner’s Bracket

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Connor Owings drove in two runs and Coastal Carolina beat Saint Mary’s 5-2 on Friday in their NCAA Tournament opener. Seth Lancaster added a run-scoring groundout for the second-seeded Chanticleers (45-15). The Big South Conference champions built a 5-1 lead after five innings for their 11th straight win. Coastal Carolina will play the winner of Navy-N.C….