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USC and its New-Look Offense Host Clemson Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — No. 6/6 South Carolina hosts in-state rival Clemson Thursday night at Colonial Life Arena with the women’s basketball point in the Palmetto Series on the line. The Gamecocks (7-1) have won the last six meetings against the Tigers (8-1) and are looking to improve to 2-1 against ACC opponents this season. SOUTH CAROLINA NOTABLES •…

Clemson Soccer Ranked First in Final RPI Poll

CLEMSON, S.C. – Just one day after the final NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) rankings were released, Clemson finished No. 1 in the final RPI poll announced by the NCAA earlier today. Just behind the Tigers were the NCAA Champions Stanford and to finish out the top five was Wake Forest, Maryland, and North Carolina. The Tigers faced…

Former Gamecock Shaq Roland Signs with West Georgia

Carrollton, GA (WGU) – The West Georgia Wolves are reloading for 2017, and that reloading began Wednesday with head coach Will Hall’s announcement of 13 transfer athletes who will join the Wolves this spring in preparations for the 2017 season. “We are excited about this group of signees,” said Hall. “Our staff did a phenomenal job assembling this group. They worked…

Former Tiger Vic Beasley Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) hits Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) during the second of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ATLANTA (WSB) – Falcons’ linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Atlanta’s 42-14 victory Sunday over the Los Angeles Rams….

2017 Gamecock Baseball Television Schedule Announced

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The 2017 television schedule for South Carolina baseball has been finalized as the Southeastern Conference announced its TV schedule Wednesday morning. South Carolina will be featured on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and the SEC Network 11 times. In addition, all home games not televised will be digitally produced exclusive SEC Network + events, available on SECNetwork.com…

Newberry Set to Return to Winning Ways Against Mars Hill

NEWBERRY – Newberry men’s basketball will host Mars Hill on Wednesday, Dec. 14at Eleazer Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. WHO: Newberry College vs. Mars Hill WHERE: Eleazer Arena in Newberry, S.C. WHEN: 8:00 p.m. RECORDS: Newberry 5-4, 1-3 SAC, Mars Hill 3-5, 1-2 SAC LIVE VIDEO: www.newberrywolves.tv LIVE AUDIO: WKDK-AM 1240 in Newberry County, www.wkdk.com, “WKDK” on TuneIn smartphone app LIVE STATS: www.newberrystats.com NEWBERRY STORYLINES Gerald Evans currently…