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Muschamp Announces Two Departures, Updates Skai Moore’s Condition

According to Will Muschamp on Friday, two linebackers are leaving the Gamecocks. Sherrod Pittman and Jalen Dread will transfer out of the program. “After meeting with both Jalen and Sherrod, we mutually agreed to part ways,” Muschamp said in a press release Friday afternoon. “We wish them both the best in the future. Pittman, a redshirt freshman from Jacksonville, played…

Irmo’s Justin McKie, Gamecocks Face Nemesis Georgia Saturday

For Irmo High grad Justin McKie, time with the Gamecocks is moving too quickly. Four years ago, McKie signed with the Gamecocks out of Irmo, hoping to build the Gamecocks into a national powerhouse. While his offensive numbers aren’t stellar, McKie has certainly added a weapon to the Gamecock attack. In the last three games, he’s scored 22 points and…

Claflin Baseball Falls to Francis Marion in Season-Opener

Florence, S.C. (Claflin) – Francis Marion University (FMU) baseball team used a four-run seventh inning to rally from a 4-3 deficit en route to defeating Claflin University, 7-4, Friday in the Carolinas Hospital System Classic at Sparrow Stadium. The contest was the season-opener for both teams. Claflin will continue play in the two-day classic Saturday (Feb. 4), facing North Greenville…

Tigers Host No. 6 Georgia Saturday

Match Information Who: No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs (2-0) at Clemson Tigers (2-2) When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2:30 PM Where: Clemson Indoor Tennis Center (Clemson, S.C.) Live Stats: ClemsonTigers.com (http://clemsontigers.com/fls/28500/tennisstats/xlive.htm)   Clemson Notes: The Tigers (2-2) opened the 2017 season on Jan. 21 with wins over Charlotte (7-0) and Charleston Southern (6-1) at the Clemson Indoor Tennis Center, before falling to…

Justin King Named Associate AD for New and Creative Media

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Justin King, a 2010 University of South Carolina graduate, will be returning back to his alma mater as Associate Athletics Director for New and Creative Media, Gamecocks’ athletics director Ray Tanner announced today. “We are excited to bring Justin back ‘home’ to Carolina,” said Tanner. “As we continue to grow the Gamecock brand, Justin’s name rose…

Gamecocks Fall to Georgia on Friday

Photo: USC SID Bishop, Ga. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina opened the spring portion of the regular season on Friday and fell to No. 7 Georgia, 14-5, at the UGA Equestrian Complex. The loss drops Carolina to 3-4 (1-3 SEC). Despite the setback, Carolina won MOP honors in both western disciplines, with Paige Stopperich and Paisley Roberts leading the way. With the…

Two Linebackers to Leave Gamecock Football Program

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Jalen Dread and Sherrod Pittman have left the Gamecock football program, head coach Will Muschamp confirmed today. “After meeting with both Jalen and Sherrod, we mutually agreed to part ways,” said Coach Muschamp. “We wish them both the best in the future.” Dread, a 5-10, 220-pound sophomore linebacker from Foley, Ala., did not see any…

Carolina Faces Georgia, Delaware State in Weekend Competition

Photo: USC SID COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The regular season resumes in full force this weekend for the University of South Carolina equestrian team, as the Gamecocks take part in a pair of contests. Eighth-ranked Carolina faces No. 7 Georgia on Friday before taking on Delaware State Saturday. Both meets begin at 2 p.m. ET at the UGA Equestrian Complex in Bishop,…

Clemson Takes On Charlie Thomas Invitational

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (CAC) – The Tigers are back on the road this weekend competing in Texas A&M’s Charlie Thomas Invitational on February 3-4. Clemson will face off with three programs ranked among the nation’s top 25 as well as some of the best competition the state of Texas has to offer. Clemson one-of-nine schools competing in the meet and…