Allen University adds women’s soccer program
Allen University Athletics continues to expand with the addition of women’s soccer, increasing the university’s roster of sports programs to 12.
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Olson’s walk-off home run lifts Gamecocks past No. 3 N.C. State
The University of South Carolina baseball team walked off No. 3 North Carolina State on Jacob Olson’s second home run of the game and 11th of the season in a 10-8 victory Tuesday night at BB&T Ballpark.
Georgia stifles Clemson in first meeting between teams this season
Junior righthander Tim Elliott tossed 7.1 strong innings to lead No. 4 Georgia to a 5-3 victory over No. 13 Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday night.
Alliance of American Football ends first season prematurely
The Alliance of American Football has ended its first season prematurely and told most employees that they will be terminated as of Wednesday.
Duke freshmen Williamson, Barrett top AP All-America team
The Duke duo was named to The Associated Press All-America team on Tuesday, becoming the second freshman teammates to make the first team in the same season. They were joined by Tennessee’s Grant Williams, Michigan State’s Cassius Winston and Ja Morant of Murray State.
Martin, Gamecocks land commitment from in-state prospect McCreary
Less than a week after Jason Cudd announced he would transfer out of the Carolina program, Frank Martin has received a commitment from an in-state product set to join the Gamecocks next season.
Braves win home opener for first victory of season
Brian McCann made the most of his Atlanta homecoming by hitting a two-run single in a four-run first inning, and the Braves took advantage of six Chicago errors to beat the Cubs 8-0 on Monday night.
Gravett to compete In 2019 3X3U National Championship
South Carolina senior guard Hassani Gravett has been selected to participate in the 2019 Dos Equis 3X3U National Championship, scheduled for April 5-7 in Minneapolis at the Mall of America.
Byrd Named ACC Player-of-the-Week
Senior infielder Grayson Byrd was named ACC Player-of-the-Week, announced Monday by the ACC office.
Aiken’s Kevin Kisner gets it right at Match Play
Kisner outlasted British Open champion Francesco Molinari in the semifinals, and then let Matt Kuchar make the untimely mistakes Sunday afternoon until Kisner closed him out with a 20-foot putt for a 3-and-2 victory.
