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Savannah State Tops SC State, 60-57

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (SC State Athletics) — The South Carolina State men’s basketball team suffered their first home loss of the season in a 60-57 setback to Savannah State Saturday (Feb.13) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. South Carolina State falls to 14-12 overall, 9-3 in the MEAC while Savannah State improves to 10-13 overall, 6-6 in the league. Junior guard Eric Eaves…

USC Softball Shuts Out Hokies, 6-0

TAMPA, Fla. (USC SID) — South Carolina’s pitching staff shut down Virginia Tech (1-1), and the Gamecock offense, led by junior first baseman Kaylea Snaer, stepped up in a 6-0 blanking of the Hokies on Saturday morning at the USF Softball Stadium. The Gamecocks (2-1) got on the board early thanks to freshman right fielder Kennedy Clark’s first career home…

Clemson Tops Georgia Tech, 66-52

GREENVILLE, S.C. (CU SID) — Clemson delivered another dominant defensive performance on Saturday afternoon at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, as the Tigers downed Georgia Tech, 66-52. Jaron Blossomgame led the Tigers with 17 points, which put him over 1,000 for his career, while Jordan Roper finished closely behind with 15 points. The two leaders helped the Tigers earn win…

Despite Calipari Ejection, Kentucky Stomps USC

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A sellout crowd made for an exciting atmosphere Saturday as the No. 20 South Carolina Gamecocks (21-4, 8-4 SEC) hosted No. 22/21 Kentucky (19-6, 9-3). The Wildcats built up a big lead late in the first half and rode it to an 89-62 win, snapping the Gamecocks’ perfect record at home this season. Michael Carrera led the way for the…

USC Softball Gets Opening Day Split

TAMPA, Fla. (USC SID) — The South Carolina Gamecocks (1-1) closed out the opening day of the 2016 softball season with a 7-1 win at USF after falling 15-3 (5) to No. 2/2 Michigan in the first game of the day in the USF Wilson Demarini Tournament. Junior Victoria Williams hit a two-run home run in the victory over the…

Friday High School Hoops Scoreboard

Friday’s Scores By The Associated Press BOYS’ BASKETBALL Bethesda Academy 83, Greenville Hurricanes (HomeSchool) 57 Blythewood 65, Ridge View 50 Calhoun Academy 44, Orangeburg Prep 43 Carolina Forest 37, Conway 35 Cheraw 92, Chesterfield 48 Dutch Fork 61, Lugoff-Elgin 54 Fairfield Central 56, W.J. Keenan 51 Fort Mill 35, Nation Ford 25 Goose Creek 62, Wando 60 Hammond 65 Ben…

First Place SEC Showdown: USC Welcomes Wildcats

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina looks to remain atop the SEC standings on Saturday when Kentucky visits Colonial Life Arena for a Noon matchup. Both the Gamecocks and Wildcats hold 8-3 records in league play and both squads have won two-straight entering Saturday’s game. The contest vs. UK marks the second sellout at Colonial Life Arena this season…

Tigers Take On Georgia Tech

CLEMSON (14-10, 7-5 ACC) vs. GEORGIA TECH (13-11, 3-8 ACC) Date: Saturday, February 13 Tipoff: 2 p.m. ET Arena: Bon Secours Wellness Arena (14,987) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: RSN (Wes Durham-pbp; Mike Gminski-color) • Clemson plays its final weekend conference game Saturday as Georgia Tech comes to town for the first of two meetings between the two…