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USC Re-Energized Entering NCAA Tournament

The Gamecocks continue their preparations for their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 13 seasons. USC faces Marquette Friday night in Greenville, but with some concern: USC is only 7-7 on the road or in neutral sites. Frank Martin though sees a different team playing this postseason. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Gamecocks

Coates to Miss 2017 NCAA Tournament After Ankle Injury

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina senior center Alaina Coates will not participate in the 2017 NCAA Tournament as she continues her recovery from an ankle injury, head coach Dawn Staley announced today. Coates completes her Gamecock career as the program’s all-time second-leading rebounder (1,230) and second in career double-doubles (57). She is the program’s first four-time All-SEC selection, capturing…

Tuesday’s South Carolina-Furman Game Postponed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina-Furman baseball game at Fluor Field scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed due to expected cold temperatures for tonight in Greenville.  A makeup date between the two teams will be announced at a later date. South Carolina returns to action this weekend with a three-game series at Tennessee to open SEC play.  First…

Clemson to Add Softball as Official Sport

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Clemson Athletics announced plans today to sponsor intercollegiate softball as a substitute for the women’s diving program, which competed in its final season in 2017. “Softball is a tremendously popular sport among young women in the state of South Carolina and around the nation,” Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich said. “We’ve evaluated our sport offerings over…

Clemson Hosts Yale in Midweek Series

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – The Tigers play Yale for the first time since 1992 in a two-game, midweek series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.   SERIES SETUP • Who – Yale (3-5) vs. Clemson (12-3) • Rankings – YAL – NR; CU – No. 9 BA, No. 14 CB, No. 10 USA • When – Tuesday (4 p.m.), Wednesday (3 p.m.) •…

Gamecocks Face Furman at Fluor Field Tuesday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina (11-5) begins a four-game road swing on Tuesday night against Furman (8-7) at Fluor Field. First pitch is 7 p.m. with the game available on the Gamecock IMG Network including flagship station, 107.5 FM, “The Game.” Date: Tuesday March 14 First Pitch: 7 p.m. Location: Greenville, S.C. Stadium: Fluor Field Television/Video: FurmanPaladins.com Radio:…

Clemson Hosts Oakland in NIT First Round Tuesday

GAMEDAY SETUP CLEMSON (17-15) vs. OAKLAND (24-8) Date: Tuesday, March 14 Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET Arena: Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: ESPNU (Roy Philpott-pbp; Stephen Howard-color) • Clemson has returned to the postseason for the first time since 2014 with its berth in the NIT; the Tiger program is 18-15 in the event. • After dropping its first…