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Tigers Finish Fifth at Clemson Invitational

By: CU SID

Sunset, S.C. (CU SID) — Freshman Alice Hewson fired a two-under-par 70 and classmate Lauren Stephenson added an even-par 72 to lead Clemson to a fifth-place finish out of 14 teams at the first Clemson Invitational at The Reserve at Lake Keowee in Sunset, S.C.   Clemson fired a three-over-par 291 team score on Sunday to improve from seventh to fifth…

Tigers Win First Clemson Invitational

By: CU SID

Salem, S.C. (CU SID) — Head Coach Larry Penley won the 67th tournament of his Clemson career, but his first as the home team on Sunday.  His Tigers captured the first Clemson Invitational Tournament with an 861 team score for the 54-hole event that included 12 teams from around the country, featuring five from the ACC. The Tigers won the…

Schmelzel Earns Medalist Honors At Bryan National Collegiate; Gamecocks Finish Second

By: USC SID

BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina women’s golf senior Sarah Schmelzel captured her first career medalist honors on Sunday, winning the individual title at the Bryan National Collegiate after firing a 3-over 75 in the final round of the 54-hole event. Schmelzel finished two strokes clear of the field with a three-day total of 219 (+3), while the…

Gamecocks Take 10-7 Win over Troy in Sunday’s Series Finale

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina (27-9) landed a six-run third and held on to take a 10-7 win over Troy (23-12) on Sunday afternoon at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks scored in the first after freshman shortstop Kenzi Maguire doubled home senior centerfielder Alaynie Page after Page started the frame with a single and a…

Clemson Tops Pitt 4-3, Takes Series Sunday

By: CU SID

CLEMSON, S.C. (CU SID) — Jordan Greene’s single in the eighth inning scored Reed Rohlman for the go-ahead run in No. 17 Clemson’s 4-3 win over Pittsburgh at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers, who won the series 2-1, improved to 21-7 overall and 7-5 in the ACC. The Panthers dropped to 13-11 overall and 5-7 in ACC…

Mitchell, Wilson Tapped by USBWA with All-America Honors

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina senior guard Tiffany Mitchell and sophomore forward A’ja Wilson added to their All-America honors with recognition as such by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA), the organization announced today. The two Gamecocks the only SEC entries on the 10-player list, and South Carolina is one of just two schools with multiple honorees. Mitchell…

Hornets Clinch Berth in 2016 NBA Playoffs

By: Hornets PR

April 2, 2016 (Hornets PR) — The Charlotte Hornets tonight clinched a spot in the 2016 NBA Playoffs by virtue of the Chicago Bulls’ loss to the Detroit Pistons.  The second playoff appearance in three seasons, it will be the 10th trip to the postseason in 26 years of NBA basketball in Charlotte. The Hornets currently sit at 44-31, tied…

Pitt Downs No. 17 Tigers 15-5

By: CU SID

CLEMSON, S.C. (CU SID) — Charles LeBlanc and Alex Kowalczyk combined for six hits and 10 RBIs to lead Pittsburgh’s 18-hit attack in its 15-5 victory over No. 17 Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers, who evened the series 1-1, improved to 13-10 overall and 5-6 in the ACC. The Tigers, whose 13-game home winning streak…

Clemson Women in 7th place at Clemson Invitational Golf

By: CU SID

Sunset, S.C. (CU SID) — Freshman Lauren Stephenson shot a two-over-par 74 and stands in 17th place individually entering the final round of the first Clemson Invitational at The Reserve at Lake Keowee in Sunset,  S.C.  Clemson is in seventh place in the 14-team field entering Sunday’s final round at the par 72 course. Eighth-ranked Florida leads the tournament with…