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UCF Shuts Out SC State, 38-0

ORLANDO, Fla.(SCSU) —The South Carolina State Bulldogs dropped its season opener in a tough 38-0 defeat to Central Florida Saturday (Sept.3) at Bright House Networks Stadium (36,260). UCF’s redshirt sophomore kicker Matthew Wright nailed a career-best four field-goals of 46, 34, 45 and 37 to give Central Florida an early 12-0 lead with 10:07 remaining in the first-half. Senior quarterback…

No. 25 Florida honors Ex-USC Coach Spurrier, struggles to beat UMass 24-7

Former Florida player and head coach Steve Spurrier makes remarks after he was honored during an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Gainesville, Fla. The Gators on Saturday officially unveiled Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. (AP Photo/John Raoux) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — On a night when retired coach Steve Spurrier was honored…

Steve Spurrier throws Bolt’s ‘To The World’ pose after honor

By: Mark Long

Former Florida player and head coach Steve Spurrier strikes a pose and leads a cheer for fans after he was honored an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — After having Florida Field named after him and then leading 90,000 rain-soaked fans in a pregame cheer, Steve…

(2) Clemson Hangs on to Beat Auburn, 19-13

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Deshaun Watson passed for 248 yards, including 174 to Mike Williams in his return from an injury, and Clemson escaped with a victory over Auburn. Clemson struggled to put the away the opener even though Auburn produced little offense for much of the game while swapping three quarterbacks in and out. Finally, Watson hit former walk-on…

Records Set in Newberry Loss to Florida Tech

NEWBERRY – Visiting Florida Tech exacted its revenge on Newberry a year after the Wolves’ dramatic victory in Melbourne, staving off a late rally with an interception in the end zone to seal a 42-28 win at Setzler Field that kicked off the 2016 season. The Panthers (1-0) fell victim to Newberry (1-0) a season ago, giving up a touchdown in…

Irmo’s McCaskill Scored Two Goals, Gamecocks Knock Off No. 6 Clemson 2-1

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Junior forward Savannah McCaskill tallied a pair of goals and the Gamecock defense allowed just three shots on frame to lead South Carolina women’s soccer to a 2-1 win over No. 6 Clemson Saturday night at Stone Stadium. The victory marked the fourth straight for the Gamecocks, who moved to 4-0-1 on the season and notched their…

Gamecock Volleyball Sweep Saturday Doubleheader

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The 2016 home schedule began on a high note for the South Carolina volleyball program, as it swept two Saturday matches to open the Carolina Classic. The Gamecocks beat Furman (2-3) 25-22, 25-19, 25-23 and Winthrop (1-4) 25-14, 25-12, 25-22 to move their record to 5-0 so far this season. Furman: The Gamecocks opened against the Paladins,…