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Tigers Top Catamounts 10-8

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (CAC) — In his first career start, freshman righthander Ryley Gilliam tossed 6.1 effective innings to lead No. 17 Clemson to a 10-8 victory over Western Carolina at Hennon Stadium on Wednesday night. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 lead in the home-and-home season series, improved to 19-6, while the Catamounts dropped to 11-13.   Gilliam (1-0), who…

Gallman Runs Rampant In Scrimmage

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Running back Wayne Gallman ran for 112 yards and linebacker Kendall Joseph had five tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery to highlight play in Clemson’s second major scrimmage of the spring practice season. It was the last major scrimmage for the Tigers before the annual Spring Game on April 9 at 2:30 p.m. in Memorial…

Dreher’s Duckett To Transfer From USC

By Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Reserve guard Kaydra Duckett is leaving South Carolina. Duckett announced her decision to transfer on Twitter Wednesday. She tweeted that she wants “to continue my basketball career at another institution.” Duckett, a 5-foot-8 sophomore, stepped away from the team in early January to concentrate on academics. She played eight games this season, averaging less than seven…

Gamecocks Show Skills On Pro Day

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina football program held its annual Pro Day on Wednesday. Seventeen draft-eligible former Gamecocks showcased their skills in front of scouts representing all 32 NFL teams on another beautiful morning in the Palmetto State. The event began shortly after 9:30 a.m. in the Crews Building weight room, with each participant measured…

Charleston Stops USC Streak With 6-5 Win In 13

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Second-ranked South Carolina twice rallied from deficits in the ninth and twelfth innings, but College of Charleston would score once more in the 13th and defeat the Gamecocks 6-5 on Tuesday night at Founders Park. The loss snapped South Carolina’s 13-game winning streak. College of Charleston improved to 18-7 on the year, while the Gamecocks…

Clemson Comes Back To Beat Furman 9-7

By Clemson Athletic Communications

GREENVILLE, S.C. (CAC) — Reed Rohlman scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning as No. 17 Clemson rallied from a 4-1 deficit to down Furman 9-7 at Fluor Field on Tuesday night. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 lead in the home-and-home season series and upped their winning streak over Furman to 14 games, improved…

Muschamp Opens Up Practice

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina football team opened its practice to the public for the first time this spring on Tuesday afternoon on another gorgeous day in the Palmetto State. The squad worked out for a couple of hours in full pads at the new Gamecock Park practice fields. It was practice number nine of…

Wilson 1 Of 5 Wooden Finalists

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina sophomore forward A’ja Wilson was named a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award, the organization announced tonight on ESPNU. Wilson is just the second Gamecock to be named a finalist for the award, following the selection of guard Tiffany Mitchell in 2015. The Wooden Award will be announced as part of the…