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SC State’s Leonard named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year

Feb 3, 2019 12:03 AM EST

Greg Brzozowski,

The second-round pick out of South Carolina State is The Associated Press 2018 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Leonard, who led the Colts in tackles with a franchise-record 163, added 13 in a playoff victory over Houston, and made the All-Pro team.

South Carolina holds off Georgia rallies in 86-80 win

Feb 2, 2019 4:17 PM EST

Greg Brzozowski,

A.J. Lawson and Chris Silva scored 19 points apiece as South Carolina ended a two-game losing streak with an 86-80 win over Georgia on Saturday.

Julius Peppers announces retirement from NFL

Feb 1, 2019 7:08 PM EST

Greg Brzozowski,

Peppers ranks fourth in NFL history with 159.5 sacks, including a franchise-record 97 in Carolina. With 11 interceptions, he is the only player in league history to record both 150 sacks and 10 interceptions.

Claflin baseball opens season Friday

Feb 1, 2019 6:22 AM EST

Mike Gillespie,

The Claflin University baseball team will open the 2019 season this weekend in the Pepsi Pop-Off Series at Francis Marion University.

WATCH: Claflin beats rival Benedict, 73-64 Thursday night in Columbia

Feb 1, 2019 12:08 AM EST

Mike Gillespie,

The Claflin University men’s basketball team defeated Benedict College, 73-64, in a non-conference road contest at the HRC Arena on the Benedict College campus.

Clemson falls to No. 5 Notre Dame, 101-63

Jan 31, 2019 9:53 PM EST

Mike Gillespie,

Hosting No. 5 Notre Dame (20-2, 7-1) in a Thursday night ACC matchup, the Clemson Tigers (14-7, 5-3) faced a tough 101-63 setback in Littlejohn Coliseum. Senior guard Aliyah Collier poured in a season-high 22 points to lead all Clemson scorers.

Jennings’ double-double lifts No. 16 Gamecocks over No. 19 Kentucky

Jan 31, 2019 9:18 PM EST

Mike Gillespie,

No. 16/18 South Carolina women’s basketball secured its ninth-straight win over No. 19/15 Kentucky with a 74-70 win at Memorial Coliseum Thursday night. The Gamecocks (15-5, 7-1 SEC) had four starters in double figures, led by senior forward Alexis Jennings’ second double-double of the season.

WATCH: Dawn Staley previews top-20 matchup with Kentucky Thursday night

Jan 31, 2019 1:22 PM EST

Mike Gillespie,

#16/18 South Carolina travels to #19/15 Kentucky for a Thursday night top-20 matchup in SEC women’s basketball action. The Gamecocks (14-5, 6-1 SEC) are looking for their ninth-straight win over the Wildcats and to stay in second place in the SEC standings.

Ex-Gamecock assistant back in SEC

Jan 31, 2019 12:43 PM EST

Mike Gillespie,

Mississippi native Deke Adams has returned to his home state to serve as Mississippi State’s defensive line coach, Bulldogs head coach Joe Moorhead announced on Wednesday.

Four Gamecocks make AAF rosters

Jan 31, 2019 12:40 PM EST

Mike Gillespie,

Four former University of South Carolina football players have earned spots on opening day rosters of The Alliance of American Football league, as it kicks off its inaugural season in February.

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SC State’s Leonard named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year

South Carolina holds off Georgia rallies in 86-80 win

Julius Peppers announces retirement from NFL

Claflin baseball opens season Friday

WATCH: Claflin beats rival Benedict, 73-64 Thursday night in Columbia

Clemson falls to No. 5 Notre Dame, 101-63

Jennings’ double-double lifts No. 16 Gamecocks over No. 19 Kentucky

WATCH: Dawn Staley previews top-20 matchup with Kentucky Thursday night

Ex-Gamecock assistant back in SEC

Four Gamecocks make AAF rosters

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