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MBB: Thornwell Unanimous Selection To AP All-SEC First Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SID)- University of South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell was a unanimous selection to the Associated Press All-SEC First Team, the organization announced on Tuesday afternoon. The AP honor marks the first of Thornwell’s career. Thornwell has had an outstanding season thus far in 2016-17, posting double-digit points in every game of the season, which includes 15 20-point…

Clemson Tops NC State, 75-61

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Clemson earned its second victory in six days over NC State and advanced to the second round of the ACC Tournament with a 75-61 triumph at the Barclays Center on Tuesday. The Tigers, who move on to face fifth-seeded Duke on Wednesday at 2 p.m., moved to 17-14 on the season. NC State finished its campaign with…

USC to Honor Brett Williams Before Wednesday Night’s Game vs. Winthrop

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SID) – South Carolina will honor the memory of White Knoll HS student-athlete Brett Williams before Wednesday night’s South Carolina-Winthrop baseball game.  Williams, who had committed to South Carolina, passed away on January 17 earlier this year. Williams will be honored with a moment of silence before Wednesday night’s game.  His parents Nathan and Laurie Williams will throw…

Blossomgame Named USBWA All-District

CLEMSON, S.C. (SID) — Jaron Blossomgame was named to the All-District III Team on Tuesday by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA). It was Blossomgame’s second straight season earning the honor. He was recently named third-team All-ACC as well. He was joined on the all-district team by Joel Berry II and Justin Jackson (North Carolina), Luke Kennard and Jayson Tatum…

Thornwell Named SEC Player Of The Year By League Coaches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell was named the 2017 SEC Player of the Year by the league coaches on Tuesday.  The postseason awards were announced in advance of this week’s SEC Tournament in Nashville.  Thornwell was also honored on the All-SEC First Team, as well as garnering All-Defensive Team accolades.  Thornwell becomes…

Clemson Faces NC State in ACC Tournament

GAMEDAY SETUP CLEMSON (16-14, 6-12) vs. NC STATE (15-16, 4-14) Date: Tuesday, March 7 Tipoff: 12 p.m. ET Arena: Barclays Center (17,732) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: ACCN (Tim Brando-pbp; Mike Gminski-color) / ESPN2 (Karl Ravech-pbp; LaPhonso Ellis-color; Allison Williams-sideline) • Clemson faces NC State in the opening round of the ACC Tournament, held in the state of New…

Gamecocks Host The Citadel Tuesday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina (7-5) hosts five games this week beginning on Tuesday night vs. The Citadel (3-7). First pitch at Founders Park is 7 p.m. RANKINGS The Gamecocks are ranked No. 7 by Perfect Game, No. 8 by D1Baseball and the NCBWA, No. 10 by Baseball America, No. 13 in the USA Today coaches poll and…

SC State Faces FAMU in MEAC Tournament

NORFOLK, VA (SC State) – South Carolina State’s Tuesday Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament opener against Florida A&M will be televised live by ESPN3. The seventh-seeded Bulldogs and the Rattlers, seeded 10th, will meet at 6 p.m. in the second men’s contest of the day. Veteran broadcaster Charlie Neal will call the play-by-play, with former SC State head coach Cy Alexander as…

USC Closer Tyler Johnson to Miss Playing Time

USC closer Tyler Johnson will miss some playing time, according to Chad Holbrook. Coach Holbrooks telling 107.5 The Game Monday that Johnson has been dealing with arm soreness in his throwing arm, which will cause him to miss some time this season. Holbrook didn’t specify how much time the junior righty would miss. Johnson has made 5 appearances this season…