Ex Gamecock Shaq Roland signs with NFL team
Former Gamecock wide receiver and Lexington High School graduate Shaq Roland is getting an opportunity to play in the NFL.
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ICYMI SC State wins 2018 MEAC tennis title
South Carolina State defeated Morgan State 4-2 in a battle of top seeds to claim the 2018 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) men’s tennis championship on Saturday at the Folkes-Stevens Tennis Center.
Merrifield helps struggling Royals to first winning streak of season
Former Gamecock Whit Merrifield’s RBI single in the eighth inning scored the go-ahead run and gave the Royals their first occurrence of winning back-to-back games in 2018, beating the White Sox 5-4.
SC State’s Evans signs on with Ravens
Former South Carolina State offensive lineman Justin Evans has signed a free-agent deal with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League, the league announced.
Clemson’s Smith signs deal with Falcons
One day after the NFL Draft wrapped up, Van Smith is set to start his professional career in Atlanta.
Gamecocks earn sixth seed in NCAA Beach Volleyball Tournament
The NCAA beach volleyball championship bracket was unveiled Sunday night, and the ninth-ranked South Carolina beach volleyball program earned the number six seed.
Comeback Kids! Gamecocks take series at Vanderbilt
For the second time in the series, the University of South Carolina baseball team clawed back from a multi-run deficit, scoring seven runs in the final three innings to earn a 10-9 win over No. 17 Vanderbilt Sunday afternoon at Hawkins Field.
Clemson closes sweep of Virginia
Patrick Cromwell, Sam Hall and Chris Williams all belted home runs in No. 8 Clemson’s 9-8 victory over Virginia at Disharoon Park on Sunday afternoon.
Gamecocks sweep second-straight SEC series
No. 13 South Carolina softball capitalized on five Mississippi State errors in a 5-4 win to sweep the three-game series Sunday at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field.
Panthers trade up early in final day of NFL Draft
The Panthers completed their 2018 NFL Draft Class on Saturday across the final rounds with five more selections coming to the Carolinas.
