Sports

Four Gamecocks Named to Athlon’s Preseason All-SEC Teams

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Athlon Sports has released its 2017 SEC preseason all-conference teams. The national publication has recognized four Gamecocks among its first three squads. Junior wide receiver Deebo Samuel was named to the list twice, earning first team honors as an all-purpose back, and second team recognition as a kick returner. The six-foot, 208-pounder from Inman, S.C.,…

Blanton Announces Next Step In Career

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina rising junior guard TeMarcus Blanton has announced that he will no longer play basketball for the Gamecocks. Blanton, who suffered a serious hip injury during preseason of his freshman year at Carolina (2014-15) that required surgery and months of rehabilitation before he was able to re-join his teammates on the court…

Gamecocks Men’s Tennis Earns ITA Regional Team Community Service Award

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina men’s tennis has been named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Carolina Region Community Service Team of the Year, the ITA announced Monday. The Gamecocks amassed over 80 hours of community service this season, contributing to the community in a variety of capacities. Last season South Carolina men’s tennis added two honorary members to the…

Gamecocks open SEC Tournament in Hoover Tuesday

Date: Tuesday May 23 First Pitch: 10:30 a.m. ET Location: Columbia, S.C. Stadium: Hoover Metropolitan Stadium Television/Video: SEC Network (Dave Neal, Gabe Gross and Kris Budden) Radio: 107.5 The Game & The Gamecock Radio Network (Derek Scott and Tommy Moody) COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina (32-23) is the No. 11 seed at the 2017 SEC Tournament and will face the…

Gamecocks’ Match Play Bid at NCAA Championship Falls Short

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (USC SID) – South Carolina’s bid for a match-play berth at the 2017 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship fell short Monday after the Gamecocks finished just outside the top eight at Rich Harvest Farms. Carolina, which posted a third-round 310 (+22), finished 10th and four shots off the top-eight cut line with a 54-hole mark of 923 (+59)….

Clemson faces Duke in ACC Tournament Tuesday

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – The Tigers head to Louisville, Ky., for the 44th ACC Tournament as the No. 5 seed.   TOURNAMENT SETUP • Who (Tuesday) – Duke (28-27) vs. Clemson (39-17) • Who (Friday) – Clemson (39-17) vs. Virginia (41-13) • Rankings – DUK – NR; UVA – No. 11 BA, No. 11 CB, No. 10 USA; CU – No….

Clemson finishes 20th at NCAA national tournament

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Alice Hewson made an eagle three on her final hole of the year to bring Clemson to a tie with fifth-ranked Florida State for 20th place in the final round of stroke play at the 2017 NCAA National Women’s Golf Tournament at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois on Monday. Clemson finished 20th in its…

Fireflies postpone Monday’s game due to rain

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies PR) — Monday’s game at Spirit Communications Park between the Fireflies and the Charleston RiverDogs has been postponed due to rain. The Fireflies will make up tonight’s game on Saturday, June 10, as part of a doubleheader at Spirit Communications Park. Game one of the doubleheader will begin at 5:05 p.m. with game two following approximately 30…

Gamecock Center Alan Knott Named to Rimington Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina fifth-year senior Alan Knott has been named to the Rimington Trophy 2017 Spring Watch List, it was announced today. Knott, a 6-4, 274-pounder from Tyrone, Ga., has played in 35 contests over the past three seasons for the Garnet and Black. His 29 career starts as a Gamecock leads the current…