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Tebow doubles, but Fireflies fall to Tourists Tuesday

COLUMBIA, SC – Gabriel Llanes was very sharp for the Fireflies in his fourth start of the season. The righty lasted six innings and hasn’t allowed a walk in his last two outings (13 innings). Asheville outlasted Columbia 2-0 (11 innings) in just two hours and 28 minutes. The first nine frames were played in less than two hours and…

Coastal Carolina Takes 9-6 Win at The Citadel

CHARLESTON (USC SID) – Coastal Carolina allowed four runs in the first inning, but settled down and scored nine unanswered before allowing two runs in the ninth to claim a 9-6 victory over region rival The Citadel Tuesday evening at Riley Park. After allowing the home run in the first to go down 4-0, Anthony Veneziano retired 14 straight with…

USC Women’s Basketball Team Honored at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The USC Women’s Basketball team was honored Tuesday at the State House for their National Championship win. The team, along with head coach Dawn Staley were given the accolades during a special assembly at the State House. Tuesday was also declared Gamecock Women’s Basketball Day. Head Coach Dawn Staley also received the Order of the Silver Crescent…

NFL reinstates former Clemson WR Martavis Bryant

(FILE – In this Dec. 6, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant (10) runs for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. Bryant is facing a one-year suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy for the second time. Bryant’s agent, Thomas Santanello, confirmed the potential discipline in…

Schmidt to miss remainder of season with elbow injury

Columbia, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina junior right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt will miss the remainder of the 2017 season after an MRI revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament to his right elbow. Surgery date has yet to be determined. “This is obviously tough news for Clarke and everyone associated with our baseball program,” said South Carolina head coach Chad…

Tebow Scores Winning Run, Columbia Tops Asheville

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies PR) – Jordan Humphreys’ rampage to start the 2017 season continued on Monday. The right-hander struck out a career-high 12 batters over 6.2 innings, leading Columbia to a 3-2 victory over the Asheville Tourists in the series opener. Humphreys is now 4-0 in four starts (he’s struck out 34 and walked just three in 25.1 innings this…

Spurs Up Tour, Spring Meeting Dates Announced

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina Athletics and The Gamecock Club are excited to announce dates for the 2017 Spurs Up Tour with Coach Muschamp and Spring Meeting dates with head basketball coaches Frank Martin and Dawn Staley. The events begin on Thursday, April 27, in Spartanburg with Martin. Dates, locations, and attendees can be found below, while tickets for each event are…

Gamecocks announce Spurs Up tour, spring meeting dates

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina Athletics and The Gamecock Club are excited to announce dates for the 2017 Spurs Up Tour with Coach Muschamp and Spring Meeting dates with head basketball coaches Frank Martin and Dawn Staley. The events begin on Thursday, April 27, in Spartanburg with Martin. Dates, locations, and attendees can be found below, while tickets for each event are available…