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No. 17 Clemson Upends Pitt, 14-6

CLEMSON, S.C. (CU SID) — The No. 17 Clemson Tigers scored in each of their last seven innings at the plate as they defeated Pittsburgh 14-6 to win their 13th straight game at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 lead in the series, improved to 20-6 overall and 6-4 in the ACC. The Panthers…

USC Extends Frank Martin’s Contract Through 2022

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved on Friday a four-year contract extension for Gamecock men’s basketball head coach Frank Martin.  Martin’s contract has been extended through the 2021-22 season, beginning at $2.45 million.  Steadily improving in each of Martin’s four years as head coach, South Carolina posted one of the top season…

Garnet and Black Spring Game Details Released

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina football team will wrap up its spring drills on Saturday, April 9, with the annual Garnet & Black Spring Game. Admission is free for the noon contest at Williams-Brice Stadium. Beginning at 11 a.m., over 100 former Gamecock lettermen will take part in a flag football game on the north…

Muschamp to visit Nine Locations in South Carolina

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The Gamecock Club is excited to announce the 2016 “Spurs Up” Tour featuring Head Football Coach Will Muschamp. Coach Muschamp will visit a total of nine locations in the state of South Carolina and each event will provide the opportunity for autographs and an update from Coach Muschamp. Visit http://thegamecockclub.com/spursuptour/ for event details! Wednesday, April…

Clemson vs. Pitt Moved to 5 p.m. Friday

By: CU SID

CLEMSON, S.C. (CU SID) — Due to forecasted rain this evening, the Clemson vs. Pittsburgh series opener has been moved up 90 minutes to a 5 p.m., start. The game will still be available on the radio on Clemson Tiger Sports Network along with live video and audio on TigerCast at ClemsonTigers.com. Tickets are unaffected by the change as well….

Mitchell Named Senior CLASS Award First-Team All-American

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina senior guard Tiffany Mitchell was named to the Senior CLASS Award All-America First Team, the organization announced today. The award, chosen by a nationwide vote of Division I women’s basketball coaches, national basketball media and fans, is given annual to senior student-athletes in NCAA Division I women’s basketball who have notable achievements in…

‘Swing for your Seats’ & Fireflies Fan Fest Highlight the Weekend at Spirit Communications Park

By: Fireflies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) — On Saturday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Fireflies will give fans a chance to club the first home run in Spirit Communications Park history – and win a free ticket package in the process. Once a participant places a 25% deposit on season tickets or another ticket package – or adds seats…

Fireflies Seek National Anthem Performers for 2016 Season

By: Fireflies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) — The inaugural 2016 Columbia Fireflies season is fast approaching and the team is looking for singers, musical artists or instrumentalists to perform the national anthem prior to each home game. Performing The Star-Spangled Banner is a time-honored tradition in American sports. Over the course of a 70 game season, the Fireflies are looking for variety and…

Tigers Return Home To Host Pittsburgh

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — The Tigers return home to host Pittsburgh for the first time in a three-game series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium this weekend.   Advisory: On Saturday, Clemson University is hosting The Color Run in the morning. Portions of Perimeter Road around Doug Kingsmore Stadium will be closed until noon.   SERIES SETUP • Who – Pittsburgh (12-9, 4-5 ACC)…

Vandy Hands USC First SEC Loss

By USC SID

NASHVILLE, TENN. (USC SID) — Third ranked Vanderbilt scored four runs in the first inning and Jordan Sheffield struck out nine in seven innings of work as the Commodores defeated second ranked South Carolina 6-3 on Thursday night at Hawkins Field.  Vanderbilt is now 22-4 and 5-2 in the SEC and South Carolina is 23-4 and 6-1 in league play….