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Blowfish Win in Extra Innings Against Florence

The Blowfish traveled to Florence, SC  Wednesday night to take on the Red Wolves. Blake Hamilton got the start and pitched through seven innings. Recording 3 K’s, 0 Runs and only 4 hits allowed. Red Wolves pitcher Luke Humphreys gave the Blowfish trouble early earning strikeouts on 6 of the first 9 Blowfish batters.  He would finish with 9 total…

Fry Makes Groza Award Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina senior Elliott Fry was named to the 30-player preseason watch list for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, the organization announced today. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the award’s 2016 preseason watch list includes 19 former semifinalists, including Fry, who earned the honor in 2014.   Fry has been Carolina’s placekicker in…

WATCH: Fireflies Take Series Against Charleston, 4-1

COLUMBIA, SC – For the second straight night, the Fireflies broke a tied score late in the game and beat the RiverDogs, this time, 4-1, on Wednesday. Vicente Lupo, Enmanuel Zabala and J.C. Rodriguez each picked up an RBI in the eighth inning to seal the series victory.     Columbia (5-9, 41-43) had work to do first in the seventh frame,…

USC’s Tyler Johnson Earns Save in Team USA’s Win over China Wednesday

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan (USA Collegiate Baseball) — The USA Baseball Collegiate National Team scored three runs in the early innings and strong pitching allowed it to hold up as the squad claimed a 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei on Wednesday at Xinzhuang Stadium. The win evens the series at one game each, setting up a deciding doubleheader on Thursday….

Blowfish to Hold Irish Heritage Night Friday

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (Blowfish) — Its “Irish Heritage Night” Friday July 8th when the Blowfish take on the Savannah Bananas at 7:05pm/Gates open at 6pm. Lexington County Blowfish Players will be wearing Irish themed Jerseys in honor of Lexington County’s 1st ever St Patrick’s Day Parade last March in downtown Lexington. The specially designed limited edition Irish themed jerseys will…

Former Clemson Golfer Delk Passes Away

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Former Clemson golfer Billy Delk, who taught among others current PGA Tour player Ben Martin, and current Clemson head coach Larry Penley, passed away on July 3.  He was 85 years old. Delk came to Clemson in 1947 and was a top player on the Clemson golf team almost immediately.  He lettered in 1948-49-50-51 and was…

Clemson Volleyball Returns To Jervey Aug. 26

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – On Aug. 26, Clemson welcomes William & Mary to Jervey Gym for the 2016 season opener at 7 p.m., as part of the 26th annual Big Orange Bash. The match marks the beginning of Hugh Hernesman’s second season as head coach of the Clemson volleyball program. “Our staff and players are anxiously awaiting the beginning of the…