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WATCH: USC Tops Maine 79-42

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Senior Alaina Coates posted her third-straight double-double and four other Gamecocks scored in double figures to propel No. 3/3 South Carolina to a 79-42 win over Maine Monday night at Colonial Life Arena. The center shot 6-of-7 from the floor and tallied 12 points and a team-high 14 rebounds for the Gamecocks, who scored the game’s first…

Leggett Finalist for Mackey Award

Clemson, S.C.–Clemson senior tight end Jordan Leggett has been named on of three finalists for the John Mackey Award.  It marks the second consecutive year he has been named a finalist, the first tight end in Clemson history with that distinction.  Leggett is joined by Jake Butts of Michigan and O.J. Howard of Alabama. Leggett  has 31 receptions for 530…

Watson Finalist for O’Brien Award

Clemson, S.C.–Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is one of three finalists for the Davey O’Brien Award.   The honor goes to the top quarterback in college football. He is joined by Lamar Jackson of Louisville and Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma.   The winner will be announced December 8 at the  ESPN College Football Awards Show presented by Home Depot from the College Football…

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…