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Gamecocks Defeat Missouri 4-3 In Series Opener

COLUMBIA, MO. (USC SID) – Jonah Bride broke a 2-2 tie with a two-out two-run homer in the top of the sixth inning and right-hander Wil Crowe tied a season-high with nine strikeouts in seven innings of work as 30th ranked South Carolina defeated Missouri 4-3 on Friday night at Taylor Stadium. The Gamecocks are 30-19 and 12-13 in the…

Three Podiums Headline Carolina’s Second Day at SEC Championships

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Three University of South Carolina student-athletes found the podium on Friday as the Gamecocks continued the 2017 SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Sheila & Morris Cregger Track. Markus Leemet, Rougui Sow and Tye Williams each placed third in their events on the second day of the conference meet, with Leemet breaking a 27-year-old school record in the decathlon. In addition to…

#29 Coastal Carolina Holds On for 5-4 Win at #29 UTA

ARLINGTON, Texas (CCU SID) – Billy Cooke’s three-run home run in the fourth inning to give #29 Coastal Carolina a 5-0 lead proved to be the difference as the Chanticleers held of #24 UTA, 5-4, Friday night at Clay Gould Ballpark. Coastal improves to 32-17-1 overall, 17-7-1 Sun Belt while Sun Belt West Division leader UTA falls to 29-19, 19-6. Alex Cunningham…

Tigers Earn Gutsy Victory over Washington in NCAA First Round

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CAC) — The third-seeded and 38th-ranked Clemson women’s tennis team gutted out a 4-2 victory over second-seeded and 31st-ranked Washington in the first round of the NCAA Championships in Nashville, Tenn. on Friday afternoon. With the win, the Tigers improve to 14-12 overall and advance to the NCAA Second Round on Saturday. Freshmen Constanza Gorches and Sydney Riley…

Fireflies Doubleheader Canceled Due To Rain

SALISBURY, MD (Fireflies) – Friday’s doubleheader between the Fireflies and Shorebirds has been canceled due to rain. These games will not be made up because Columbia and Delmarva are not scheduled to meet again later this season. The Fireflies head north to meet the Lakewood BlueClaws for a four-game series that begins Saturday afternoon. First pitch is set for 4:05…

Gamecocks upend North Florida to reach NCAA Second Round

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SID) — The 14th-ranked South Carolina women’s tennis team advanced to the second round of NCAA Tournament play Fridaywith a 4-0 victory over North Florida at Carolina Tennis Center in Columbia, S.C. Carolina improved to 19-8 on the season, while the Ospreys finished the season with a 15-9 slate. The Gamecocks move on to host No. 22 Texas…

Nine Clemson Greats Chosen for Hall of Fame

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Eight former athletes from seven different sports, plus one coach from the early days of Clemson football comprise the Clemson Hall of Fame Class of 2017.  The announcement of the nine additions was made Friday by Bob Mahony, Executive Director of Clemson’s Block C Club.  Induction ceremonies will take place the weekend of September 23 when Clemson faces…

No. 2 Cardinals Top Tigers 4-2

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC)- No. 2 Louisville scored four combined runs in the first four innings and held on for a 4-2 victory over No. 7 Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday afternoon. The Cardinals, who took a 1-0 series lead and upped their winning streak to a national-best 13 games, improved to 44-6 overall and 21-4 in the ACC. The…

Sixty-Three Clemson Student-Athletes Receive Degrees

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Sixty-three student-athletes in 13 different sports graduated from Clemson University during ceremonies at Littlejohn Coliseum on Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12. The 63 graduates included six who returned to campus in the Tiger Trust Program. The Clemson football program had 19 graduates receive diplomas over the two days, including five who were in the Tiger Trust…

Former Clemson stars Watson and Watkins sign contracts with Houston Texans

Houston, TX – On Friday, former Clemson players Deshaun Watson and Carlos Watkins inked four year deals with the Houston Texans. Watson’s has a fifth-year team option with it, but financial details were not released. The O’Brien Award-winning quarterback has the potential to see significant playing time in his first season under Coach Bill O’Brien, as Watson is expected to…