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Tigers Win Eighth Straight, Beat UNCW 87-73

CLEMSON, S.C. — The Tiger basketball team matched its longest winning streak since the 2010-11 season with its eighth consecutive victory on Wednesday, 87-73 over UNC Wilmington in front of a near capacity crowd in Littlejohn Coliseum. Clemson moved to 10-2 on the season, while the Seahawks fell to 11-2. Jaron Blossomgame scored 20 points to lead the way for…

Muschamp Relying on Bentley to be a Matador Against Bulls

Carolina’s entire season changed after entering their bye week with a 2-4 mark. That’s when Will Muschamp and his coaching staff decided to end true freshman quarterback Jake Bentley’s redshirt season and play him in the regular season. What happened next was the exact offensive spark the Gamecocks needed, leading to a 4-2 run that allowed USC to become bowl…

Gamecocks Get Back on Track vs. D-II Lander 90-62

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina (10-2) posted a 90-62 victory versus instate foe Lander (3-7) Tuesday night at Colonial Life Arena. Freshman Rakym Felder led the team with a career-high 20 points after going 5-for-7 from the 3-point line. The Bearcats scored the game’s first hoop, but Carolina went on an 11-0 run to take an 11-2 lead with 15:32 left in the…

Deshaun Watson Named National Offensive Player of the Year

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson  has been named first-team All-American quarterback and National Offensive Player of the Year by Scout.com.  Watson has led the Tigers to the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive year. This is the fifth national honor for Watson.   Earlier he won the Davey O’Brien Award and the Johnny Unitas Award as the…