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Gamecocks Arrive in Greenville Wednesday

The Gamecocks arrived in Greenville Wednesday, two days before facing Marquette in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. After 13 years, Carolina is officially a part of March Madness, and is looking for its first win in the Tournament in more than 40 years. “Excited” doesn’t even begin to describe Frank Martin’s emotions. Video courtesy: WYFF Categories: Local Sports,…

Tyler Johnson to Miss Tennessee Series

The Gamecocks hit the road for Knoxville Thursday, but Carolina will be without USC closer Tyler Johnson against Tennessee this weekend. Johnson is still dealing with arm soreness, but Chad Holbrook confirmed there’s no structural damage to Johnson’s arm. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Gamecocks

CCU Pulls Away Late to Beat Hampton; Moves On in CBI

CONWAY, S.C. (CCU) – Jaylen Shaw scored 22 points and Demario Beck added 21 as Coastal Carolina University pulled away late for an 83-67 win over Hampton University in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational. The game was much closer than the final score as CCU (17-17) hit 11 of its final 12 field goals over the last…

No. 9 Clemson Rallies to Beat Yale, 10-8

Courtesy: Justin Pondexter, Clemson Athletic Communications CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Chris Williams’ two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning broke an 8-8 tie in No. 9 Clemson’s 10-8 win over Yale at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers, who won the series 2-0 and recorded their eighth victory in a row, improved to 14-3 on the season. The Bulldogs…

Big Third Inning Leads Gamecocks Past USC Upstate 7-5

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – A big third inning from South Carolina’s offense sent the Gamecocks (19-7) past USC Upstate (23-5) for a 7-5 victory on a chilly Wednesday night at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks sent 10 batters to the plate in that third, scoring seven of them. Singles by freshman pitcher Cayla Drotar and senior…

Coastal Carolina Opens CBI Play Hosting Hampton

CONWAY, S.C. (CAC) – Another first for the Coastal Carolina University men’s basketball team this season as the Chanticleers are set to play in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) presented by Five Four for the first time in program history. CCU will open play hosting Hampton University from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Wednesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. CCU…

Gamecock Pro Day Results

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The University of South Carolina football program held its annual Pro Day on Tuesday. Fifteen draft-eligible former Gamecocks showcased their skills in front of scouts representing 17 NFL teams and one Canadian team. The event began at 8 am in the Crews Building weight room, with each participant being measured for height, weight, hand size,…

Oakland Bounces Clemson in First Round of NIT

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Oakland overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat Clemson in the NIT on Tuesday, 74-69. The Tigers ended their season with a 17-16 overall record, while the Golden Grizzlies improved to 25-8 to advance to the next round against either Alabama or Richmond. Jaron Blossomgame ended his career by joining the top five scorers in Clemson history,…

Clemson Outsmarts Yale, 10-6 Tuesday

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Chris Williams’ three-run homer in the seventh inning propelled No. 9 Clemson to a 10-6 win over Yale at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The Tigers, who won their seventh game in a row and took a 1-0 lead in the two-game midweek series, improved to 13-3, while the Bulldogs dropped to 3-6.   The Tigers…