ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina Men’s Golf team ended their week at the 2016 SEC Championship on Sunday, finishing 10th overall. The Gamecocks shot a round of 293 (+13) on Sunday to end the tournament with a score of 879 (+39). The highlight of the week for the Gamecocks came from veteran Sean Kelly….
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Al Jefferson was the focal point of the Charlotte Hornets’ offense when they faced the Miami Heat in the playoffs two years ago. That role has since changed. Jefferson now comes off the bench and plays fewer minutes, but that doesn’t mean the Hornets won’t be relying on “Big Al” in the postseason. “He’s still a…
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — For Luke Donald, it’s another chance to end his hard-luck history at Harbour Town Golf Links. For Jason Day, it’s a rare round to forget for the world’s No. 1 player. While Donald took the lead Saturday at the RBC Heritage with a 2-under 69, Day — tied atop the leaderboard entering the round…
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP) — Minjee Lee won the Lotte Championship on Saturday for her second LPGA Tour title, closing with an 8-under 64 for a one-stroke victory. The 19-year-old Australian played a seven-hole stretch in 6 under with a chip-in eagle on the par-5 13th and four birdies. She rebounded from a third-round 74 to finish at 16-under 272 at…
KNOXVILLE, TN — Former Carolina Football Coach Steve Spurrier was honored today at Tennessee’s annual spring game. Spurrier was recognized with the Neyland Trophy, an award given annually by the Knoxville Quarterback Club to “an outstanding man who has contributed greatly to intercollegiate athletics.” Spurrier is the winningest coach at both Florida and USC. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies PR) — Outfielder Joe Tuschak became the first Firefly to launch a home run at Spirit Communications Park on Saturday night, but his blast wasn’t enough to take down Greenville — Columbia came out on the wrong end of a 5-3 score. The Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, product has hit safely in six of his seven games this season….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — After opening the day with a victory over Coastal Carolina, the South Carolina beach volleyball team fell to No. 11 LSU on Saturday at Wheeler Beach. The Gamecocks are now 16-13 on the year, while the Chanticleers dropped to 2-8 overall and the Tigers improved to 13-6. South Carolina began the day recognizing seniors Sarah…
ATHENS, GA. (USC SID) — Georgia struck for eight runs in the bottom of third inning and tallied 19 hits on the way to a 13-4 victory over second-ranked South Carolina on Saturday night at Foley Field. The Gamecocks are now 29-7 and 11-3 in the SEC with Georgia improving to 19-17 and 5-9 in league play. Georgia junior left-hander…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (USC SID) — South Carolina women’s golfers Katelyn Dambaugh and Ainhoa Olarra remained near the top of the individual leaderboard following Saturday’s second round of the SEC Championship at Greystone Golf and Country Club. Dambaugh led the charge for the No. 23 Gamecocks, shooting a 71 (-1) to move into a tie for second place and get within…
LOUISVILLE, KY. (CU SID) — No. 18 Clemson totaled 11 hits and four walks, but No. 6 Louisville limited the Tigers to two runs thanks in large part to four double plays by its defense and clutch pitching in its 7-2 victory at Jim Patterson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Cardinals took a 2-0 series lead and improved to 28-7…
