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Clemson Basketball Hosts Mercer Saturday

GAMEDAY SETUP CLEMSON (5-2) vs. MERCER (5-4) Date: Saturday, Dec. 10 Tipoff: 4 p.m. ET Arena: Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) Web: ACC Network Extra (Don Munson-pbp; Bob Mihalic-color) • Clemson returns to action following final exams to take on Mercer. It is the first meeting between the two programs since 1994-95. • The Tiger offense has averaged 76.9…

Chapman Edges Newberry in 3A Semis

Chapman came away with a 34-27 win over Newberry Friday night in the 3A Upper State Championship. The Bulldogs season comes up one win short of another state championship appearance. Click the video to watch highlights. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: SCHSFB

Dutch Fork Slams Fort Dorchester, 49-24

Dutch Fork trailed twice in the first half, but ran away from Fort Dorchester Friday night, topping the Patriots 49-24 in the 5A Lower State Championship. The Silver Foxes face Boiling Springs in the 5A State Title Game. Click the video to watch highlights. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: SCHSFB

Thornwell Still with Team, Future Playing Time Uncertain

Frank Martin addressed the status of star Gamecock guard Sindarius Thornwell at a press conference Friday. According to Martin, Thornwell is still with the team, after being suspended for a violation of an athletics department policy. While Thornwell still practices as part of the team, his return to games is still in question. Click the video to watch our story…

Shawn Elliott Moves On, Thanking Those at USC Along the Way

Former Gamecock assistant coach Shawn Elliott was officially introduced as the newest head coach at Georgia State. He thanked the University of South Carolina, Steve Spurrier and Will Muschamp for their support and guidance to his new coaching gig. Click the video to watch our story from ABC Columbia News at 6. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Gamecocks

Shawn Elliott Introduced as Georgia State Coach

Courtesy: Randy Wilson Photography ATLANTA (USC SID) –Shawn Elliott, formerly the co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at South Carolina and a coaching veteran with 20 years of experience in winning programs, was introduced Friday as Georgia State’s third head football coach by President Mark Becker and Director of Athletics Charlie Cobb. “I’m so proud to be here,” Elliott said….