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USC Starts SEC Slate With Arkansas

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Twelfth-ranked South Carolina belted out 19 hits to tie a season high with Marcus Mooney 4-for-4 with four RBI and Gene Cone driving in a career-high four runs as the Gamecocks defeated Davidson 15-2 on Wednesday evening at Founders Park. Junior right-hander Matt Vogel recorded his first win of his career after allowing just one…

Tigers Host Boston College Series

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — The No. 19 Tigers return home to host No. 22 Boston College in a three-game series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium this weekend.   SERIES SETUP • Who – Boston College (12-3, 2-1 ACC) vs. Clemson (13-3, 2-1 ACC) • Rankings – BOC – No. 22 CB; CU – No. 19 CB, No. 21 USA • When – Friday (6:30 p.m.),…

Two USC Divers Earn All-America Honors

By USC SID

ATLANTA (USC SID) — University of South Carolina divers Julia Vincent and Lauren Lamendola earned All-America honors as the Gamecocks started their run at the 2016 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships on Thursday. Both Vincent and Lamendola earned their All-America laurels in the 1-meter dive. Vincent qualified for the championship finals of the 1-meter and finished fourth…

Kurt Roper Talks Quarterback Competition

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina football team spent a beautiful St. Patrick’s Day afternoon on their new practice fields. The Gamecocks, wearing helmets and shorts, worked out Thursday afternoon for the second time this spring. Offensive coordinator Kurt Roper is working hard to get his unit up to speed with his system. “It’s always an…

5 USC Players Remain Suspended

By Sports Department - Tim Hill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — After the recent arrests of two of his players charged with vandalism, Thursday afternoon USC released a statement from coach Frank Martin. “We are aware of the allegations against Eric Cobb and Jamall Gregory and we will have no further comment at this time due to this being a legal matter.” • Frank Martin The…

USC Women Ready To Tip Off NCAA Tournament

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — 3/2 South Carolina, the top seed in the Sioux Falls Region, opens NCAA Tournament action on Fri., March 18, against Jacksonville at Colonial Life Arena. Playing in the second game of the session, the Gamecocks and Dolphins will tip off 30 minutes after the conclusion of the 5 p.m. game between George Washington and Kansas…

USC Makes It 7 Straight With 15-2 Win Over Davidson

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Twelfth-ranked South Carolina belted out 19 hits to tie a season high with Marcus Mooney 4-for-4 with four RBI and Gene Cone driving in a career-high four runs as the Gamecocks defeated Davidson 15-2 on Wednesday evening at Founders Park. Junior right-hander Matt Vogel recorded his first win of his career after allowing just one…

Clemson Edges The Citadel 5-4

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CHARLESTON, S.C. (CAC) — Weston Wilson’s two-run single in the ninth inning broke a 3-3 tie and propelled No. 19 Clemson to 5-4 win over The Citadel at Riley Park on Wednesday night. The Tigers, who won the midweek series 2-0, improved to 13-3, while the Bulldogs dropped to 7-10.   Weston Wilson broke a 1-1 tie with a run-scoring…