WATCH: Dawn Staley, Gamecocks pick up five-star commitment Thursday
Five-star wing Brea Beal gave herself a birthday present Thursday, officially committing to play college basketball for Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks.
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Braves Freddie Freeman named Wilson Defensive Player of the Year at first base
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was named the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year at first base Wednesday. The awards, issued since 2012, recognize the top defensive player at each position across the majors and are the official MLB defensive achievement award.
Gamecock offensive line coach Eric Wolford nominated for Broyles Award
Gamecock offensive line coach Eric Wolford has been nominated for the 2018 Broyles Award, which honors college football’s top assistant coach, the Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation announced today.
Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence named O’Brien Award semifinalist
The Davey O’Brien Foundation announced today that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been named one of 16 semifinalists for the 2018 Davey O’Brien Award, presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback.
ICYMI: Spartanburg’s Zion Williamson leads No. 4 Duke over No. 2 Kentucky
RJ Barrett scored 33 points and Zion Williamson added 28 in their first college games, leading No. 4 Duke over No. 2 Kentucky 118-84 on Tuesday night in the season-opening Champions Classic.
Clemson stays at #2 in latest College Football Playoff rankings
The top three — No.1 Alabama, No. 2 Clemson and No. 3 Notre Dame — continue to sit comfortably in the top four, though the Irish moved up one spot in this week’s rankings, which were released Tuesday night.
WATCH: Will Muschamp, Jake Bentley on finishing season with over .500 record in SEC
The Gamecocks have only finished with back-to-back seasons with winning records in the SEC three times in school history. On Saturday, USC could make it a fourth.
WATCH: Frank Martin descibes emotions playing son, Brandon, in season-opener
Frank Martin’s Gamecocks opened the season on Tuesday night against USC Upstate, but this wasn’t a typical start to the season for Martin. The seventh-year USC head coach had to face his son, Brandon (Cardinal Newman), who made his collegiate debut with USC Upstate Tuesday at Colonial Life Arena.
SC State dominates home-opener against Brevard
The South Carolina State Bulldogs used a balance attack in their home-opener Tuesday (Nov.6th) to cruise to an, 99-51, victory over visiting Brevard College at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.
Clemson wins 34th-straight season-pener; tops The Citadel, 100-80
It was a historic night in Littlejohn Coliseum for Clemson University men’s basketball’s 100-80 season-opening victory over The Citadel on Tuesday night. The win marked the 34th-straight season that Clemson has won the opener dating back to 1985-86.
