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Clemson Falls to No. 14 Duke, 79-72 Insuring NIT Bid

Clemson’s head coach Brad Brownell sends in a play to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against louisville, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CAC) — Clemson saw a second-half rally come up short in a 79-72 loss to 14th-ranked Duke in the ACC Tournament on Wednesday….

CCU Picks Up First Sun Belt Conference Tournament Win

NEW ORLEANS (CCU) – It was a day of firsts for the Coastal Carolina University men’s basketball team in their 80-67 win over South Alabama in the opening round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The game was CCU’s (16-16) first game in the Sun Belt Conference and the win was the first tournament win as a member of the…

Bills Expected to Sign Former Gamecock Patrick DiMarco

The Buffalo Bills have agreed on a restructured contract with quarterback Tyrod Taylor, ending speculation that he wouldn’t be with the team this coming season. The Bills are also expected to finalize a deal on Thursday to sign fullback Patrick DiMarco, who played for the Falcons last season. Once completed, it’s expected to be for four years for $8.5 million,…

Wilson, Coates Draw AP All-SEC Honors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina junior forward A’ja Wilson added more postseason laurels to her 2016-17 resume after being named the AP SEC Player of the Year Wednesday afternoon. The Hopkins, S.C., native, a unanimous selection for the honor, was also selected to the AP All-SEC First Team. Senior center Alaina Coates marked the other Carolina player recognized, as…

Coastal Set to Play in First Sun Belt Tournament

NEW ORLEANS (SID) – The Coastal Carolina University men’s basketball team has arrived in New Orleans for their first-ever Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The Chanticleers (15-16. 10-8 Sun Belt) will open the men’s portion of the tournament against South Alabama (14-17, 7-11).  It is a match-up of eight vs. nine with the game tipping off at 12:30 p.m. (11:30 a.m….

No. 10 Gamecocks Down The Citadel, 12-5

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Sophomore outfielder TJ Hopkins homered twice and sophomore catcher Chris Cullen added a homer and a career-high five RBI as well as seventh ranked South Carolina belted out a season-high 15 hits on the way to a 12-5 win over The Citadel on Tuesday night at Founders Park.  The Gamecocks improve to 8-5 with the…

Clemson Golf Wins Palmetto Intercollegiate

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson overcame a three-stroke deficit to third ranked Virginia entering the final round and won the 2017 Cleveland Golf Palmetto Intercollegiate on Tuesday.  It was Clemson’s third consecutive tournament victory, the first time in the 87-year history of the program that the Tigers have won three consecutive tournaments. Clemson trailed Virginia by three shots heading into…