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Gamecocks Take Fifth At Maui Jim; Stevens Finishes Second

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (USC SID)– South Carolina finished the Maui Jim Intercollegiate in fifth place Sunday after shooting a final round 290 (+6) to finish the tournament at 13-under-par (839). Sophomore Scott Stevens stayed hot for the Gamecocks, shooting a final round 66 (-5) en route to runner-up medalist honors. The Chattanooga, Tenn. native concluded the three-day event with a total score of…

Clemson Finishes Third at Schooner Fall Classic

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Alice Hewson set a Clemson scoring record for 54 holes and led Clemson to a third-place team finish at the Schooner Fall Classic .   The two-day tournament concluded on Sundayafternoon at the par 71 Belmar Country Club in Norman, Okla.  It was the first tournament for new Clemson coach Kelley Hester. Hewson shot a four-under-par 67 on Sunday…

Dambaugh, Gamecocks Grab Lead At ANNIKA Intercollegiate After Historic Day

REUNION, Fla. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s golf kicked off its 2016-17 season in historic fashion, setting a program record with an opening-round 274 (-14) on Sunday at Watson Course to grab a four-stroke lead at the 2016 ANNIKA Intercollegiate. Katelyn Dambaugh also made history on day one, as the senior standout carded a 64 (-8), the lowest round…

No. 8 South Carolina Blanks Kentucky 3-0 Sunday At Stone Stadium

COLUMBIA, S.C. – No. 8 South Carolina women’s soccer extended its winning streak to double-digits after downing Kentucky 3-0 at Stone Stadium Sunday behind goals from seniors Sophie Groff and Kaleigh Kurtz and junior Lindsey Lane. Junior forward Savannah McCaskill added a pair of assists for the Gamecocks (10-0-1-, 4-0-0 SEC), who remain as one of four teams unbeaten on…

Gamecocks’ Tennis Finish UVA Invitational With Two Titles

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (USC SID)– The South Carolina women’s tennis team is headed back to Columbia with two tournament titles in tow after a successful weekend at the UVA Invitational. Hadley Berg and Paige Cline combined to capture a doubles title, while Cline emerged as the top player in her singles draw. “Overall, it was a very strong tournament for Paige…

No. 13 Clemson Ties No. 18 North Carolina Sunday at Riggs

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – The 13th-ranked Clemson women’s soccer team played to a 1-1 double-overtime draw against 18th-ranked North Carolina on Sunday afternoon at Historic Riggs Field. With the tie, Clemson is now 8-2-1 overall and 2-0-1 in ACC play, while the Tar Heels are 6-2-2 (1-1-1 ACC). North Carolina scored in the 24th minute of play to take a…

WATCH: USC Players on loss to Kentucky

After falling in Lexington to Kentucky, the Gamecocks players shared their thoughts and emotions following their 17-10 road loss Saturday night. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports at 11 to hear how the players plan to move forward before the come home to Columbia for the next five games. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Gamecocks

Golf Legend Arnold Palmer Dead at 87

Arnold Palmer reacts after his ceremonial tee shot before the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) PITTSBURGH, PA (KABC) — Arnold Palmer, considered one of the greatest golfers ever, has died at age 87, according to the U.S. Golf Association. In a professional career that started in 1955, Palmer…

LSU Fires Les Miles

FILE – This Sept. 17, 2016 file photo shows LSU head coach Les Miles watching from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, La. Two people familiar with the decision say LSU has fired Miles and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and promoted defensive line coach Ed Orgeron to interim…