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USC Women Roll Over Ole Miss 66-45

By Associated Press

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 16 points, Tiffany Mitchell added 12 and No. 3 South Carolina beat Mississippi 66-45 on Thursday night. South Carolina (27-1, 15-0 Southeastern Conference) has won five straight games since its only loss of the season to top-ranked UConn. The Gamecocks jumped out to a 34-19 by halftime, holding Ole Miss to just five…

Tigers Set For Home Series With James Madison

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — The Tigers continue their seven-game homestand with a three-game series against James Madison at Doug Kingsmore Stadium this weekend.   SERIES SETUP • Who – James Madison (2-2) vs. Clemson (2-1) • When – Friday (4 p.m.), Saturday (2 p.m.), Sunday (1 p.m.) • Where – Clemson, S.C. (Doug Kingsmore Stadium) • Watch – TigerCast • Listen – TigerCast, WCCP (105.5 FM)…

Notre Dame Women Whip Clemson 71-52

By Clemson Athletic Communications

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CAC) — Freshman Aliyah Collier tied her career-best scoring effort with 18 points, but it was not enough against No. 2/3 Notre Dame on the road on Thursday night, as the Tigers suffered a 71-52 loss to the Irish in Notre Dame, Ind. It was the final regular season road game for Clemson, who fell to 4-24,…

Tennessee AD Stands By Butch Jones

By Associated Press

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart stood by his embattled football coach during a news conference Thursday at the university, two weeks after a federal lawsuit was filed Feb. 9 in Nashville alleging that Tennessee mishandles assault complaints against athletes. “I trust Butch Jones implicitly,” Hart said. “I know who he is, I know what his work…

Carolina Crushes Tennessee 84-58, Now 23-5

By Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duane Notice had 17 points off four 3-pointers and South Carolina ran past Tennessee 84-58 on Wednesday night, matching the team’s most victories in 10 years. The Gamecocks (23-5, 10-5 Southeastern Conference) built a 15-point lead by halftime and finished with their largest margin of victory against an SEC opponent since defeating Texas A&M 80-52 here…

Sessions Makes SEC Community Service Team

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina senior Khadijah Sessions was named to the SEC Community Service Team for women’s basketball. The Gamecock guard is recognized for the accomplishments beyond the court competition. With individual long-term projects in her freshman and senior seasons, she has illustrated a long commitment to community outreach beyond what the team does in Columbia. Sessions…

Bus Trip Planned For Women’s SEC Tourney Title Game

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina Athletics is giving fans the opportunity to travel by bus to the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., if the Gamecocks are playing in the championship game on Sun., Mar. 6. The package includes a ticket to the game, t-shirt, boxed lunch (ham, turkey or vegetarian), assorted snacks and soft drinks/water and…