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Clemson Hoops Hosts Presbyterian

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON (6-3) vs. PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE (5-2) Date: Tuesday, December 15 Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET Arena: Bon Secours Wellness Arena (14,987) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) Web: ESPN3 (Roy Philpott-pbp; Nate Ross-color) • Clemson looks to bounce back less than 48 hours after a tough one-point loss to Alabama. The Crimson Tide stole an inbounds pass and dunked the go-ahead basket with 25 seconds leftSunday….

5-Star Defensive Tackle Lawrence Signs With Clemson

By Associated Press

Photo: WTVD CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 1 Clemson landed a defensive lineman considered by some the country’s No. 2 recruit in Wake Forest High star Dexter Lawrence. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney showed off a copy of Lawrence’s signed, financial aid agreement to the media Monday. Lawrence is a 6-foot-5, 330-pound lineman from North Carolina who visited Alabama, Ohio State…

Former Gamecocks Earn Web.com Tour Cards

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Former University of South Carolina men’s golfers Wesley Bryan and Mark Silvers III earned their Web.com Tour Cards on Sunday after finishing Qualifying School at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., among the top 45. Bryan (2008 to 2012) placed T-9th after shooting a 6-under 280 (67-71-72-70), while Silvers III (2005 to 2009) placed…

Cooper Makes AP All-SEC First Team

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina junior Pharoh Cooper has been selected to the Associated Press All-SEC first-team unit as a wide receiver and garnered second-team honors as an all-purpose back, while junior linebacker Skai Moore earned second-team accolades, it was announced today. Cooper a 5-11, 207-pounder from Havelock, N.C., led the team with 66 receptions for…

Muschamp Officially Retains Elliott, Hires Strength Coach

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Shawn Elliott has been retained as the offensive line coach and Jeff Dillman has been named Director of Football Strength & Conditioning, University of South Carolina head football coach Will Muschamp announced today. Elliott and Dillman are the latest official additions to Muschamp’s staff that also includes defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach Travaris Robinson and running backs…

Bama Hits Boards, Beats Clemson 51-50

By Clemson Athletic Communications

GREENVILLE, S.C. (CAC) — Alabama forward Shannon Hale stole an inbounds pass and dunked the ball on the other end with 25 seconds remaining to lift his team to a 51-50 win over Clemson on Sunday in Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Tigers fell to 6-3 overall with the loss, while the Crimson Tide improved to 6-2.   Alabama came…

Stanford Soccer Shuts Out Clemson 4-0 For National Title

By Clemson Athletic Communications

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (CAC) — The Clemson men’s soccer team’s bid for the program’s third national championship came up short when the Tigers fell to Stanford 4-0 in the College Cup title match on Sunday at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan. With the loss, the Tigers conclude the season as the national runners-up, at 17-3-4, while the National Champion…

Coates’ Triple-Double Leads USC Over Winthrop

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Junior center Alaina Coates posted the Gamecocks’ first triple-double in 12 years to lead No. 2/2 South Carolina to a 86-37 win over Winthrop Sunday afternoon at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks (9-0) showed an efficient offense throughout the game, shooting 64.3 percent from the field in the first half and finishing the game at a…

Panthers Blank Falcons, Now 13-0

By Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton continued to look like a Most Valuable Player. The fifth-year quarterback added to his impressive resume, completing 15 of 21 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns, and the unbeaten Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 38-0 on Sunday to clinch a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs. Newton connected on scoring strikes of 74…

Northwestern Rolls By Lexington 63-13 To Title

By Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gage Moloney threw for five touchdowns and ran for another to lead Northwestern to a 63-13 victory over Lexington Saturday night in the Class 4A, Division II state championship. It was the Trojans’ fifth state title overall and third since 2010. Northwestern also won state titles in 1989, 1993, 2010 and 2013. The 63 points tied…