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Tebow hits in Fireflies 7-0 shutout win Friday

COLUMBIA, SC – The strikeouts came early and often for Fireflies starter Jordan Humphreys. The right-hander struck out nine over 5.2 innings and led Columbia to a 7-0 win over the GreenJackets at Spirit Communications Park. Friday’s win was Columbia’s first shutout victory since last August 23. Dash Winningham helped spark the offense once again. The first baseman drove in…

No. 26 Coastal Edged, 1-0, by no. 20 Louisiana in Pitchers’ Duel

CONWAY (CCU SID) – A much anticipated pitchers’ duel lived up to the hype as the teams combined for just six hits and one run – a solo home run by the Ragin’ Cajuns in the second inning – as #26 Coastal Carolina was edged 1-0 by #20 Louisiana Friday night at Springs Brooks Stadium. Louisiana improves to 18-12 overall and 7-3…

No. 4 Tigers Down Hokies 12-1

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Charlie Barnes tied his career high with 11 strikeouts and every Tiger starter had at least one hit in No. 4 Clemson’s 12-1 victory over Virginia Tech at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night. The Tigers, who took 1-0 lead in the series, improved to 26-5 overall and 11-2 in the ACC. The Hokies fell to 17-15…

SC State to cancel women’s tennis program

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina State Acting Athletics Director Doug Robertson announced Friday that the Lady Bulldog tennis program will be suspended for the 2017-18 academic year as a part of the department’s ongoing efforts to control operational expenses. “It was an extremely hard decision to suspend the women’s tennis program, but at this time, our current financial situation…

Gamecocks ranked 14th in Directors’ Cup Standings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 6, 2017) — Following a strong winter sports season, the University of South Carolina has moved into 14th place in the latest 2016-17 Learfield Directors’ Cup Division I Standings, released today. The Learfield Directors’ Cup honors institutions maintaining a broad-based athletics program. Each institution is awarded points in a pre-determined number of sports for men and women….

Quarterbacks “Live” during Clemson spring game Saturday

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney said after Thursday’s practice that quarterbacks would be tackled during Saturday’s Orange & White Spring Football game at Memorial Stadium.  The contest will be the 15th and final practice of the 2017 spring practice season for the Tigers. Kickoff is slated for 2:30 p.m. at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium.  Admission is free….

#4 Clemson hosts Virginia Tech in three-game series

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Tigers host Virginia Tech in a three-game series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium this weekend.   SERIES SETUP • Who – Virginia Tech (17-14, 6-6 ACC) vs. Clemson (25-5, 10-2 ACC) • Rankings – VAT – NR; CU – No. 5 BA, No. 5 CB, No. 4 USA • When – Friday (6:30 p.m.), Saturday (5:30 p.m.), Sunday…