Sports

Norfolk State Runs Past SC State, 81-70

NORFOLK, VA (SCSU) — The South Carolina State Bulldogs wrapping up its third Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) contest in seven days, fell short 81-70 to Norfolk State Wednesday (Feb.15) at Echols Hall Ed Stephens finished with a team-high 20 points, while having a solid night shooting from behind the arc shooting with 44% (4-of-9) from three-point land. Senior guard Eric…

Highlights: (21) USC Falls to Arkansas Wednesday

Over a week’s worth of struggles boiled over in Monday’s practice and carried over to Wednesday’s game as Carolina dropped their second-straight at home, losing to Arkansas 83-76. Despite the Gamecocks opening the game on a 19-5 run and Sindarius Thornwell’s game-high 27 points, the Razorbacks shot over 50 percent from the field and knocked USC out of their three-way…

Sibley, Acox combine for 40, Furman reaches 20 wins

CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Devin Sibley scored 22 and Kris Acox 18 with 14 rebounds as Furman defeated Western Carolina 74-62 on Wednesday night, for its first 10-game winning streak in 37 years. Daniel Fowler scored 11 points for the Paladins (20-8, 13-2 Southern Conference), while Acox added four assists and four steals and John Davis had five assists, five rebounds…

Martin, Thornwell on Gamecocks Self-Made Adversity After Arkansas Loss

Following their second-straight loss at home, a very candid Frank Martin and Sindarius Thornwell discussed the recent struggles around a Gamecock team that has labored in practice and games over the last week-plus. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to hear extended content from both at Wednesday night’s postgame press conference. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags:…

No. 21 Gamecocks Fall Short to Arkansas, 83-76

South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) drives to the hoop against Arkansas forward Trey Thompson (1) and Manuale Watkins (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Arkansas made all the right plays down the stretch, perhaps none bigger than Manuele Watkins’ running…

Newberry Pulls Away from Lenoir-Rhyne for Season Sweep

NEWBERRY (Newberry) – The Newberry men’s basketball team held Lenoir-Rhyne without a field goal for nearly three and a half minutes late in the second half to pull away from the Bears for a 93-84 victory Wednesday night at Eleazer Arena. Mason Spease led four in double-figures with 19 points on 6-for-8 shooting. Marshall Lange scored 17 points while James Stepp poured in 15. Xavier Hill chipped…

Blythewood Grad Andrew Beckwith on Golden Spikes Watch List

CONWAY (CCU) – Coastal Carolina senior pitcher Andrew Beckwith is one of 55 players named to the preseason Golden Spikes Award watch list, beginning the process of identifying the top amateur baseball player in the country for the 2017 season. The 40th Golden Spikes Award will be presented in partnership with the Rod Dedeaux Foundation on June 29 in Los Angeles. This…

Staley Speaks on UConn Loss, Vandy Prep

After their 66-55 loss to UConn on Monday night, Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks spent Wednesday afternoon practicing and prepping for their return to SEC action Thursday as they host Vanderbilt. While the Commodores will enter Colonial Life Arena with a 2-10 record, last in the conference, USC’s head coach is making sure her team is ready to play following their trip…

Nine former Tigers invited to NFL Combine

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — A school record nine former Clemson football players have been invited to the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.  The event will take place over Feb. 28- March 6. The Clemson players invited include  Ben Boulware (LB), Wayne Gallman (RB),  Jadar Johnson (SS), Jordan Leggett (TE), Artavis Scott (WR), Cordrea Tankersley (CB),…

Gamecock Baseball Makes Changes to Parking/Shuttles

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Parking shuttle changes have been made this year for the 2017 baseball season. The baseball shuttle to Founders Park will now be operational at the Key Road Gravel Lot (1105 Key Road) and in Lot B of the Colonial Life Arena parking lot.  Shuttles will being running two hours prior to game time. We strongly…