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Clemson Defeats Mercer, 90-47

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC)— Clemson knocked down 13 three-pointers and held Mercer (5-5) to a 30% field goal percentage as the Tigers advance to 6-2 on the year and remain undefeated in the newly renovated Littlejohn Coliseum. Five players scored in double-figures to fuel Clemson’s 90-47 victory, the team’s largest margin of victory this season. Donte Grantham paced the Tigers with a…

WATCH: Final Day of Bojangles Bash

Here are the scores from Saturday’s finale of the 2016 Bojangles’ Bash at Ridge View High School: Ben Lippen 62 – Olympic (NC) 58 Cardinal Newman 53 – Byrnes 75 22 Ft. Academy 81 – Dutch Fork 62 Trinity Christian (NC) 56 – West Florence 42 Abraham Lincoln (NY) 65 – Dorman 62 Huntington Prep (WV) 93 – AC Flora…

Heisman Trophy: The statistical case for the finalists

A linebacker is among the 2016 Heisman Trophy finalists, but a running back is not. That is among the storylines heading into Saturday’s ceremony (8 p.m. ET, ESPN/WatchESPN). Record-setting season for Louisville’s Jackson Lamar Jackson passed for 3,390 yards and 30 touchdowns with nine interceptions. The sophomore was valuable running the ball, too, accumulating 1,538 yards and 21 touchdowns on…

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…