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Byrd, Beer Join Tigers Baseball

By: CU SID

CLEMSON, S.C. (CU SID) — The Tigers added two players to the team, announced Thursday by head coach Monte Lee. Outfielder and first-baseman Seth Beer, who graduated high school a semester early, joined the team for the 2016 season and is eligible immediately. Sophomore infielder Grayson Byrd transferred from Louisiana State and is sitting out the 2016 season due to…

Clemson Adds Thomas to Basketball Team

By: CU SID

CLEMSON, S.C. (CU SID) — Elijah Thomas, a 6-9 post player who most recently played at Texas A&M, has signed a financial aid agreement to transfer to Clemson. Head coach Brad Brownell made the announcement Thursday. Thomas enrolled in spring semester classes Wednesday and will be eligible to compete for the Tigers in December 2016. “I am extremely excited about…

NCAA Grants Clemson Countable Athletic Activity Waiver

By: CU SID

Clemson, S.C. – Clemson athletic department officials received word from the NCAA on Wednesday its request for relief in regards to the football team’s preparation for the College Football Playoff National Championship will be granted. Clemson’s spring semester began with classes on Wednesday, beginning the limit on countable athletically related activity. Clemson requested permission to exceed the daily-hour limitation on a very…

Clemson to Depart for National Championship Friday

CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson’s College Football Playoff National Championship bound football team departs for Arizona on Friday, Jan. 8. Fans wishing to send the Tigers off can gather beginning around 11:45 a.m. near the WestZone along Centennial Blvd. Members of the pep band and spirit squads will be in attendance as the team loads the buses around 12:30 p.m. There…

USC Adds Another Early Enrollee

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — High school senior Chris Smith has officially signed his financial aid agreement and will enroll at the University of South Carolina for the spring semester, the Gamecock football program announced today. Smith, a Rock Hill, S.C. and South Pointe High School product, becomes the fourth prep standout to graduate early and enroll for the spring…

Tigers Top Syracuse 74-73 In Overtime

By Clemson Athletic Communications

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (CAC) — Gabe DeVoe hit the game-tying three-pointer with 5.5 seconds left and Clemson won in overtime at Syracuse, 74-73, on Tuesday. The win, Clemson’s first in the Carrier Dome, improved the Tigers to 9-6 overall (2-1 in the ACC). Syracuse fell to 10-6, 0-3 in league play.   DeVoe hit a corner three to give the Tigers…

USC Takes SEC Opener At Auburn, Now 14-0

By Associated Press

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Sindarius Thornwell scored a season-high 22 points and No. 22 South Carolina fought off a second-half challenge to beat Auburn 81-69 on Tuesday night in the Gamecocks’ Southeastern Conference opener. Sporting their highest AP ranking in 18 years, the Gamecocks (14-0, 1-0) lost most of an 18-point first-half lead before building it back with inside baskets…

Gamecocks Open SEC Play At Auburn

By USC SID

Auburn, AL (USC SID) — Nationally-ranked South Carolina begins SEC play on Tuesday when it travels to face Auburn for a 7 p.m. ET matchup versus the Tigers. The Gamecocks remain the only unbeaten team in the league, and just one of three unbeaten teams in the country. GAME STORYLINES South Carolina is in its 108th season of varsity basketball…