College of Charleston taking next step into March Madness
Earl Grant has brought the College of Charleston to their first NCAA Tournament in the 21st century, traveling across the country to face Auburn in the first round.
The University of South Carolina baseball team opens play in the Southeastern Conference as the Gamecocks welcome No. 2 Florida to Founders Park for a weekend series. The series starts on Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. with Saturday’s game beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday’s series finale will start at 1 p.m.
Earl Grant has brought the College of Charleston to their first NCAA Tournament in the 21st century, traveling across the country to face Auburn in the first round.
Clemson is preparing to play in their first NCAA Tournament game in the last seven years, as the Tigers take on New Mexico State in the final game of the first round.
Outgoing Clemson players, alongside alums of the program, worked to impress visiting NFL scouts Thursday at the Tigers’ Pro Day.
Friday marks the beginning of Carolina’s journey to climb to the top of college basketball for the second-straight season, as the defending national champion Gamecocks open their run in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.
The Gamecocks have agreed to a three-game series with Appalachian State University. The Mountaineers will come to Columbia and Williams-Brice Stadium on November 9, 2019, with the Gamecocks making a return trip to Boone, N.C., on September 20, 2025. An additional game is scheduled for Columbia at a date to be determined during the 2027 season.
Julius Peppers isn’t done playing football just yet. The 38-year-old free agent re-signed with the Panthers on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year contract.
Former Gamecocks two-sport star Bruce Ellington reportedly is resigning with the Houston Texans after joining the team last season in training camp.
South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson has been named a finalist for the 2018 Wade Trophy, the WBCA announced Wednesday. The Hopkins, S.C., native is one of four finalists for the national player of the year honor, joining Oregon’s Sabrina Ionescu, Ohio State’s Kelsey Mitchell and UConn’s Katie Lou Samuelson.
South Carolina (12-5) had its offense clicking on Wednesday evening at Founders Park in a 12-3 win over Harvard (6-8). The Gamecocks belted out 14 hits, knocking in 11 runs.