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NCAA Championships Await Gamecocks in Birmingham

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The indoor track and field season will come to a close this weekend, with South Carolina competing at the NCAA national championships in Birmingham, Ala. from March 11-12. Five Gamecocks will vie for a national championship across four events. The meet can be followed live on WatchESPN, with a wrap-up special airing on ESPN2 Sunday…

Staley Following Father’s Footsteps To USC

Damani Staley COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — From Airport High School, to a standout college career at USC, to an All-Pro decade+ run in the NFL where he currently coaches as an assistant with the Philadelphia Eagles, the name Duce Staley carries about as much football cache in Columbia as anyone.  Duce’s son Damani apparently doesn’t see that as anything other…

Clemson DB Baker Out With Torn ACL

By Associated Press

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson defensive back Adrian Baker is out for rest of spring after tearing an ACL during practice last week. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said Baker injured the ligament last Saturday. Baker was expected to provide critical depth in the secondary after three of Clemson’s starters there last year — cornerback Mackensie Alexander and safeties Jayron Kearse…

Gamecocks Edge Furman 5-4

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — John Jones and Alex Destino each homered and 16th-ranked South Carolina scored five runs in the first three innings on the way to a 5-4 win over Furman on Wednesday night at Founders Park. The Gamecocks improve to 12-2 with Furman dropping to 7-5 for the season. Right-hander Tyler Haswell earned the win in relief…

Clemson Collapses, Georgia Tech Tops Tigers In OT

By Clemson Athletic Communications

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CAC) — Clemson saw an 18-point lead in the second half slip away and ultimately fell in overtime to Georgia Tech on Wednesday in the ACC Tournament. The loss dropped the Tigers to 17-14 on the season. The Yellow Jackets improved to 19-13 overall and move on to face No. 2 seed Virginia. Jaron Blossomgame scored 22 to lead…

Tigers Walk Off With 4-3 Win Over Winthrop

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Seth Beer’s two-run double in the ninth inning tied the score, then Robert Jolly hit a walkoff single to score pinch-runner Jordan Greene for the winning run in No. 20 Clemson’s 4-3 victory over Winthrop at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers improved to 9-2, while the Eagles, led by former Tiger assistant coach Tom…

Starke 1 Of 10 Up For Nelson Award

By USC SID

NORMAN, OK (USC SID) — University of South Carolina Men’s Golf senior Will Starke was named to the nominee list for the 2016 Byron Nelson Award, it was announced today. Starke is one of 10 players eligible for the award, given annually to a graduating senior who excels not only on the golf course but also in the classroom and community. A…

NeSmith Named SEC Golfer Of The Week

By USC SID

BIRMINGHAM, AL (USC SID) — University of South Carolina Men’s Golf senior Matt NeSmith was named Southeastern Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week, the league announced Wednesday evening. It’s the first SEC weekly honor of the season for NeSmith and the second of his Gamecock career. NeSmith won the SEC’s top weekly honor after capturing medalist honors at the Palmetto Intercollegiate, held…

Tigers Tip Off ACC Tourney Against Ga. Tech

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON (17-13, 10-8 ACC) vs. GEORGIA TECH (18-13, 8-10 ACC) Date: Wednesday, March 9 Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET Arena: Verizon Center (20,356) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: ACC Network (Tim Brando-pbp; Dan Bonner-color); ESPN2 (Dan Shulman-pbp; Jay Bilas-color) • Clemson meets Georgia Tech for the second time in the last three years in the ACC Tournament. The winner advances to face 2-seed Virginia….