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Webb Named SEC Freshman Of The Week Again

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina freshman right-handed pitcher Braden Webb has been named SEC Freshman of the Week for the second consecutive week.  Webb struck out 11 batters in eight scoreless innings and limited third ranked Vanderbilt to just two hits in a 4-0 win on Friday night. Fresh off 14 strikeouts vs. Ole Miss last week, Webb…

Huskey Paces Gamecocks at Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate

By: USC SID

AWENDAW, S.C. (USC SID) — A career-best round from sophomore Keenan Huskey boosted the University of South Carolina Men’s Golf team into second place after one round at the Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate. Huskey shot a 7-under 65 on Sunday, and the Gamecocks are four strokes back as a team after a round of 277 (-11). Charleston Southern leads the field…

Tigers Finish Fifth at Clemson Invitational

By: CU SID

Sunset, S.C. (CU SID) — Freshman Alice Hewson fired a two-under-par 70 and classmate Lauren Stephenson added an even-par 72 to lead Clemson to a fifth-place finish out of 14 teams at the first Clemson Invitational at The Reserve at Lake Keowee in Sunset, S.C.   Clemson fired a three-over-par 291 team score on Sunday to improve from seventh to fifth…

Tigers Win First Clemson Invitational

By: CU SID

Salem, S.C. (CU SID) — Head Coach Larry Penley won the 67th tournament of his Clemson career, but his first as the home team on Sunday.  His Tigers captured the first Clemson Invitational Tournament with an 861 team score for the 54-hole event that included 12 teams from around the country, featuring five from the ACC. The Tigers won the…

Schmelzel Earns Medalist Honors At Bryan National Collegiate; Gamecocks Finish Second

By: USC SID

BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina women’s golf senior Sarah Schmelzel captured her first career medalist honors on Sunday, winning the individual title at the Bryan National Collegiate after firing a 3-over 75 in the final round of the 54-hole event. Schmelzel finished two strokes clear of the field with a three-day total of 219 (+3), while the…

Gamecocks Take 10-7 Win over Troy in Sunday’s Series Finale

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina (27-9) landed a six-run third and held on to take a 10-7 win over Troy (23-12) on Sunday afternoon at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks scored in the first after freshman shortstop Kenzi Maguire doubled home senior centerfielder Alaynie Page after Page started the frame with a single and a…

Clemson Tops Pitt 4-3, Takes Series Sunday

By: CU SID

CLEMSON, S.C. (CU SID) — Jordan Greene’s single in the eighth inning scored Reed Rohlman for the go-ahead run in No. 17 Clemson’s 4-3 win over Pittsburgh at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers, who won the series 2-1, improved to 21-7 overall and 7-5 in the ACC. The Panthers dropped to 13-11 overall and 5-7 in ACC…

Mitchell, Wilson Tapped by USBWA with All-America Honors

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina senior guard Tiffany Mitchell and sophomore forward A’ja Wilson added to their All-America honors with recognition as such by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA), the organization announced today. The two Gamecocks the only SEC entries on the 10-player list, and South Carolina is one of just two schools with multiple honorees. Mitchell…

Hornets Clinch Berth in 2016 NBA Playoffs

By: Hornets PR

April 2, 2016 (Hornets PR) — The Charlotte Hornets tonight clinched a spot in the 2016 NBA Playoffs by virtue of the Chicago Bulls’ loss to the Detroit Pistons.  The second playoff appearance in three seasons, it will be the 10th trip to the postseason in 26 years of NBA basketball in Charlotte. The Hornets currently sit at 44-31, tied…