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WATCH: Muschamp, Swinney Battle for First Time in Palmetto Bowl

As college football gets set for Rivalry Week, Will Muschamp and Dabo Swinney prepare to face each other for the first time in the Palmetto Bowl. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to hear the two head coaches discuss their meeting when the Tigers host the Gamecocks Saturday night. Categories: Clemson, Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Clemson,…

Clemson AD Dan Radakovich gets contract extension through 2022

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson has extended the contract of athletic director Dan Radakovich through June 2022. The university announced the move Monday. Clemson President James P. Clements called Radakovich one of the country’s best athletic directors and was grateful he wanted to continue leading the Tigers. Radakovich, who came over from Georgia Tech, took control of the athletic department after…

Kobi Thornton Named ACC Rookie of the Week

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Freshman Kobi Thornton was named ACC Rookie of the Week by the Blue Ribbon Panel for the week of Nov. 14-20, 2016 after helping the Tigers to a 2-0 record last week and a 4-0 start to the 2016-17 season. Thornton averaged 12.0 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game in wins over Georgia Southern…

Tigers Fall to Oklahoma, 70-64

ORLANDO, FLA. — Sidy Djitte’s double-double and Jaron Blossomgame’s 22-point performance were not enough to overcome an early deficit for Clemson in a 70-64 loss to Oklahoma in the third place game of the Tire Pros Invitational on Sunday. The loss dropped the Tigers to 2-2 on the season, and put the Sooners at 3-1. Djitte was impressive, playing all 40…

Inside Dominance Delivers 92-38 Win Over Hampton

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – No. 4/3 South Carolina’s inside advantage was on full display in a 92-38 win over Hampton Sunday afternoon at Colonial Life Arena as All-Americans Alaina Coates and A’ja Wilson combined for 48 points in the Gamecocks’ home opener, played as part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge, Coates dominated from the field with…

Gamecocks To Host Second-Seeded North Carolina In Elite Eight Friday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID)– No. 1 seed South Carolina women’s soccer will host second-seeded North Carolina in the Elite Eight on Fri., Nov. 25, at Stone Stadium. The match, which kicks off at 6 p.m. ET, features a top-10 battle between the third-ranked Gamecocks (21-1-1) and sixth-ranked Tar Heels (16-3-4). South Carolina topped fourth-seeded and No. 4 ranked BYU 1-0…

Clemson Falls In Home Finale, 3-0

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – The reigning ACC Champions defeated the Tigers, 3-0 (18-25, 23-25, 17-25) in their final home match of the 2016 season. Megan McGinley continued her hot streak as one of Clemson’s top offensive options over the course of the last 11 matches. With eight kills and two errors on 15 attempts, McGinley hit .400 against the Cardinals, giving her…

Gamecocks Swept at Auburn

AUBURN, ALA. (USC SID) – The Gamecock volleyball team lost in three sets at Auburn (15-14, 9-7 SEC) Sunday afternoon, 25-20, 27-25, 25-14. The Tiger offense hit .353 for the match, and held South Carolina (18-10, 6-10 SEC) to just a .186 percentage as a team. Mikayla Shields led the team with 12 kills in the loss. 1st Set: The Tigers took advantage of…