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Alabama’s No. 1, but several SEC teams have big signing day

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference — at least compared to its recent history — struggled some on the football field this season. But many of the league’s 14 teams were among the best in the country on national signing day, with six of the nation’s top 12 classes coming from the SEC, according to the 247Sports composite rankings…

Wingate Pulls Away from Newberry Wednesday

WINGATE, N.C. (Newberry) –  It was a back and forth affair, but Wingate (14-7, 11-4 SAC) pulled away from the Newberry (12-9, 7-8 SAC) men’s basketball team as the Wolves fell just short in an 85-77 defeat on Wednesday night at Cuddy Arena. The contest featured nine ties and 15 lead changes. Wingate has won 11 contests in a row after…

Gamecock Women’s Soccer Inks 11 on National Signing Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s soccer coach Shelley Smith unveiled her 2017 signing class Wednesday, announcing the addition of 11 student-athletes. “I’m excited about this group, and this time of year is always fun to see how the players join us,” Smith said. “We’ve been anxiously awaiting this group, and they have bonded over the course of the…

Clemson Men’s Soccer Announces 2017 Class

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Head Coach Mike Noonan has announced the addition of Quinn McNeill, Daniel Kuzemka, Kristian Shkreli, and Michael Ille for the class of 2017 on Wednesday afternoon. “We are very excited about our additions today. Each one of them adds positional strength to our roster. Through the recruiting process we have come to learn how committed they are to…

Blossomgame Named Finalist for Julius Erving Award

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Jaron Blossomgame has been named one of 10 finalists for the 2017 Julius Erving Award, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced. The honor was first presented in 2015 and recognizes the top small forward in Division I men’s basketball. Previous winners of the Julius Erving Award are Stanley Johnson of Arizona (2015) and Denzel…

Six Kershaw County football players​ participate in National Signing Day

​Six Kershaw County School District (KCSD) football players participate​d​ in National Signing Day ​today including: Rahmel Burton, Lugoff-Elgin High School: Limestone College Elliott Campbell, Lugoff-Elgin High School:​ ​Wofford College ​William Cobb, Camden High School: Limestone College ​ Cedric Cunningham, North Central High School: West Point​ Adam Rowson, Lugoff-Elgin High School: Catawba College Jo Jo Watson, Camden High School: Limestone College…

Berson Inks Five On National Signing Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (CAC) — Head Coach Mark Berson and the South Carolina Men’s Soccer program announced the addition of five student-athletes on National Signing Day Wednesday. Jared Gulden (Greenville, S.C.), Brian Munson (Greenville, S.C.), Mitchell Myers (Aiken, S.C.) and Justin Sukow (San Antonio, Texas) all signed National Letters of Intent to continue their soccer careers with the Gamecocks. “Today marks the opening day of our signing period and we are very pleased…

SC State Signs 22 Commitments on National Signing Day

ORANGEBURG, SC –South Carolina State, Wednesday, announced the signing of twenty-two (22) football prospects to national letters. This year’s entire class represents the Palmetto State. Seven defensive backs, five running backs, three defensive lineman, four wide receivers, two offensive lineman, and one quarterback make up this year’s signing class. The Bulldogs return a young veteran core on the offensive and defensive…

Tigers Defeat Georgia Tech, 74-62

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Elijah Thomas produced his first career double-double and Avry Holmes added 18 points as Clemson won its second straight game, 74-62 over a surging Georgia Tech team on Wednesday in Littlejohn Coliseum. The Tigers moved to 13-8 on the season, 3-6 in ACC play. Tech fell to 13-9 overall (5-5 in the ACC). Clemson’s win was…