Sports

Gamecocks back at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (USC SID) — When the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series returns to the track this Friday at Charlotte Motor speedway for its fifth event of the 2017 schedule, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks will once again be on board the No. 66 Bolen Motorsports Chevrolet. The Gamecocks were last on board at Martinsville Speedway in conjunction with…

Clemson taking Ring of Honor nominations

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — The Clemson University Athletic Department is accepting nominations for the Clemson Ring of Honor in all sports.  The Ring of Honor is the highest honor bestowed by the Clemson Athletic Department.    Nominations will be accepted through June 6, 2017 and may be sent via e-mail to Tim Bourret, Ring of Honor Committee Chairman at btimoth@clemson.edu, or…

Blowfish tickets go on sale Friday

Lexington County, S.C. (Blowfish) – The Blowfish 2017 home opener is Thursday June 1st. Fans can begin purchasing single game individual tickets this Friday May 19 for the 2017 Lexington County Blowfish season. 2017 is The Season of the Total Eclipse at Lexington County Baseball Stadium in honor of the 1st transcontinental total solar eclipse in 99 years with the Centerline set to pass right…

Wil Crowe Named to SEC Baseball Community Service Team

Columbia, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina junior right-handed pitcher Wil Crowe has been named to the 2017 SEC Baseball Community Service team.  The conference names a Community Service Team for each of its 21 league-sponsored sports, looking to highlight an athlete from each school who gives back to his community through superior service efforts. This past year, Crowe participated…

Christian Wilkins named to Lott Watch List

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson junior defensive lineman Christian Wilkins is one of nine ACC football players who have been named to the Watch List for the 2017 Lott Impact Award. Wilkins was a first-team All-American according to the Football Writers Association and the American Football Coaches Association.  He was a finalist for the Nagurski Award and a semifinalist for…

Fireflies’ Comeback Clinches Series Against Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ (Fireflies) – The Fireflies erased a three-run deficit on Tuesday night and defeated the BlueClaws, 5-4. The Fireflies have won six of seven and took three of four games from Lakewood in the road series. Tuesday was the largest come from behind win of the year for the visitors. Lakewood (22-17) plated a run in the bottom of…

Gamecock Baseball Defeats USC Upstate 6-3 on Tuesday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Justin Row, Carlos Cortes and Alex Destino all homered as 30th ranked South Carolina defeated USC Upstate 6-3 on Tuesday night at Founders Park. Carolina is now 31-21 on the year, with the Spartans dropping to 22-30. Freshman right-hander Cody Morris allowed just three runs on eight hits with seven strikeouts to earn the win….

Dawn Staley Receives Winged Foot Award Tuesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley received the Winged Foot Award from the New York Athletic Club in a ceremony Tuesday night. Annually presented to the head coaches of the men’s and women’s basketball national champions, the Winged Foot Award banquet held at the Club featured Master of Ceremonies Billy Packer. The Gamecocks…