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Panthers get proven winner, and a steal, in Ben Boulware

One of the biggest surprises from this past weekend’s NFL Draft, at least locally, came when former Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware, arguably the Tigers’ best defensive player from their National Championship team, went undrafted. Instead, Boulware settled for a free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers. Boulware led Clemson in total tackles in 2016 (131), so obviously for the Panthers,…

After series loss, Holbrook says it’s time to play “big boy” baseball

The Gamecocks lost another SEC series after losing two of three to Kentucky over the weekend. With the loss, USC has now dropped five-straight conference series for the first time in the history of South Carolina baseball. Chad Holbrook told the media after Sunday’s loss, it’s time for his players to put their “big boy” pants on and handle adverse…

Clemson Ranked No. 6 in Coaches Poll

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – The Tigers checked in at No. 6 in this week’s USA Today coaches poll and remained in the top 10 in the other polls. Clemson (34-11, 16-8 ACC) was ranked No. 8 by D1Baseball, No. 9 by Collegiate Baseball and No. 10 by Baseball America. It marked the ninth week in a row Clemson was ranked in…

Lady Tigers Fall To West Florida in NCAA Tennis Tournament

BOCA RATON, Fla. (Benedict) – The seventh-ranked University of West Florida women’s tennis team defeated Benedict College 5-0 in the first round of the NCAA Division II Women’s Tennis Championship on Monday morning. West Florida, 24-6, advances to face Lynn in the Region Championship on Tuesday. Benedict ends its season at 19-6.West Florida swept the three doubles matches for a…

Offense Shines, Humphreys Deals in Win

HICKORY, NC (Fireflies PR) – Columbia’s 11 runs on Sunday were more than enough for Jordan Humphreys to record his fifth win of the season. The Fireflies smashed the Crawdads, 11-2, in the series finale at L.P. Frans Stadium. Humphreys is now 5-0 in five starts after allowing just four hits and striking out six on Sunday. The 11 runs…

No. 3 Tar Heels Edge Clemson 5-4

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (CAC) – The No. 3 North Carolina Tar Heels scored four runs in the eighth inning to rally for a 5-4 win over No. 3 Clemson at Boshamer Stadium on Saturday afternoon.    The Tigers (34-10, 16-7 ACC) struck first with three runs in the top of the second inning. Robert Jolly hit the first of his two…