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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…

Newberry signs initial crop of 44 players

NEWBERRY (Newberry SID) – Newberry head coach Todd Knight and his staff released an initial crop of 44 signees to mark Wednesday’s National Signing Day, including four transfer students, 39 who played at South Carolina high schools, and one signee from neighboring Georgia. The Wolves’ signing class is loaded with Midlands talent, headlined by Gilbert running back Catriez Cook and Dutch Fork teammates Reese Nichols and Bobby Irby. In all,…

Seven Bengals Sign Scholarship Offers On National Signing Day

BLYTHEWOOD  —  Blythewood High School recognized eight football players who announced their plans to continue their careers on the collegiate level on National Signing Day.  Five of the seven student-athletes are defensive players.  Their families, coaches, and school officials joined the players as they signed their letters of intent. Kenny Benton, son of Robert and Melissa Benton, announced his plans…

Newberry Set for Clash Against Wingate

NEWBERRY (Newberry) – Newberry travles to Wingate to face the Bulldogs for the start of a three-game road swing. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. WHO: Newberry College vs. Wingate WHERE: Cuddy Arena in Wingate, N.C. WHEN: 8:00 p.m. RECORDS: Newberry 12-8, 7-7 SAC, Wingate 13-7, 10-4 SAC LIVE VIDEO: http://www.espn.com/watchespn/index/_/id/2976567/newberry-vs-wingate LIVE AUDIO: WKDK-AM 1240 in Newberry County, www.wkdk.com, “WKDK” on TuneIn smartphone app LIVE STATS: http://www.sidearmstats.com/wingate/mbball/ NEWBERRY STORYLINES Newberry is…

#19 Gamecocks Face LSU Wednesday in Pivotal SEC Game

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Nationally-ranked South Carolina looks for its fifth road win of the season and fourth in SEC play when it travels to face LSU on Wednesday. The game marks the second straight on the road for the Gamecocks, who posted a 10-point win at Missouri last Saturday. The Gamecocks aim for their first win in Baton Rouge…

Clemson Hosts Georgia Tech Wednesday Night

GAMEDAY SETUP CLEMSON (12-8, 2-6) vs. GEORGIA TECH (13-8, 5-4) Date: Wednesday, Feb. 1 Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET Arena: Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000) Radio: CTSN / Sirius 131 / XM 201 (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: RSN (Wes Durham-pbp; Cory Alexander-color) • Clemson snapped a losing skid with a 67-60 win at Pittsburgh; it was the Tigers’ second straight at Petersen Events…

Recruiting: Two Top USC Targets Making Decisions Wednesday

National Signing Day is Wednesday, and the Gamecocks currently have the 18th-best recruiting class in the country. But two of USC’s top targets still have yet to make their decisions. Four-star cornerback Jamyest Williams is down to Georgia and Carolina. Four-star defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw has narrowed his decision to Southern Cal or the Gamecocks. Both will make their decisions…

Lady Tigers Top Claflin, Extend Win Streak to Eight Games

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Benedict College Lady Tigers extended their winning streak to eight games and solidified their hold on the top spot in the SIAC East Division with a 53-48 victory over rival Claflin University on Tuesday night in the Benjamin E. Mays HRC Arena. Destiny Betts, the two-time SIAC Player of the Week, continued her strong play with…