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Stout Defense Winning Games for Gamecocks

Carolina basketball is on a three-game win streak in the SEC and off to its best league start in two decades. The Gamecocks rank third nationally in field goal percentage defense, which Duane Notice says is the reason for the success. Click the video to watch our story from ABC Columbia Sports at 11. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks…

Three Clemson Players Selected in NWSL Draft

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Three players from the 2016 NCAA Sweet 16 Clemson women’s soccer team were selected in the 2017 National Women’s Soccer League College Draft on Thursday, Jan. 12. Claire Wagner, Kailen Sheridan and Catrina Atanda were all drafted by NWSL teams. The three selections were the second-most from any school in the 40-player draft, with only Southern…

Two Local Coaches Named National Coaches of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Press Release)— Twenty-two high school coaches from across the country have been selected as 2016 National Coaches of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association. The NFHS, which has been recognizing coaches through an awards program since 1982, honors coaches in the top 10 girls sports and top 10 boys sports…

Clemson Parade/Celebration Friday Update

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson’s National Championship Celebration Parade set for tomorrow is scheduled to feature more than 40 individual parade entries, including the Tiger Band, Rally Cats, cheerleaders, more than 200 former football players, the 1981 national championship team, City of Clemson Mayor J.C. Cook, Clemson University President Jim Clements, football support staff and closing with the student-athletes of…

Irmo’s Savannah McCaskill Called Into USWNT’s January Camp

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina rising senior striker Savannah McCaskill will train with some of the top women’s soccer players in the world after being invited to participate in the U.S. Women’s National Team’s first training camp of 2017. USWNT coach Jill Ellis selected McCaskill to compete at the camp following the Chapin, S.C., native’s impressive showing at…

Coca-Cola To Release Commemorative Clemson Championship Can

CLEMSON, SC (Press Release) – Coca-Cola is raising a toast to Clemson University as fans celebrate the first Tigers’ college football national championship win in 35 years.  The cans will first appear at Saturday morning’s championship parade celebration and then on store shelves beginning the week of January 23rd. In honor of Clemson and the dedicated, loyal supporters who cheered on…

Clemson Releases Parking Information for Championship Parade

As fans make their way to Clemson’s National Championship Parade and Celebration this Saturday, Clemson officials are providing the below information to assist in finding the best parking options. ADA Parking is available with a state issued placard in the North Lot (under the north stands of Memorial Stadium). Enter off Hwy 93 onto Centennial Blvd to the North lot….

Former Gamecock Sam Dyson signs $3.52M deal with Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Closer Sam Dyson avoided salary arbitration by agreeing with the Texas Rangers on a $3.52 million contract for next season. Texas also agreed Friday with right-hander A.J. Griffin ($2 million), catcher Robinson Chirinos ($1.95 million) and reliever Tanner Scheppers ($975,000). Dyson went 3-2 with a 2.43 ERA and 38 saves in 73 games for the AL…

Highlights: (5) USC Holds Off Georgia, 66-63

The fifth-ranked Gamecocks received the game of Bianca Cuevas-Moore’s life Thursday night at home against the Georgia Bulldogs. The USC junior point guard scored a career-high 25 points as the Gamecocks held off Georgia in a dramatic 66-63 win. USC improves to 14-1, 4-0 SEC. Click the video to watch highlights. Categories: Clemson, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Gamecocks