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Clemson Blanks Wofford 7-0, Takes 6th Straight

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Alex Schnell, Alex Eubanks, Pat Krall, Ryley Gilliam and Alex Bostic combined to stymie the high-powered Terrier offense in Clemson’s 7-0 victory over Wofford at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The Tigers, who won their sixth game in a row, improved to 6-1, while the Terriers dropped to 7-1. It was also Clemson’s 12th win…

Spurrier Selected For High School Hall Of Fame

By Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier has been selected to the National High School Hall of Fame induction class. The National Federation of State High School Associations announced the 12-person induction class Tuesday that includes Spurrier, who earned all-state honors in baseball, football and basketball while attending Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee. They…

Walker Starts Spring With A Home Run Off Braves

By Associated Press

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Flaherty and former Gamecock standout Christian Walker homered for the Baltimore Orioles in a 4-4, 10-inning tie with the Atlanta Braves in the exhibition opener for both teams Tuesday. Flaherty hit the second pitch from Atlanta starter Williams Perez for a single and scored the first run on Walker’s sacrifice fly. After Flaherty led off…

Luck of the Blowfish

The Lexington County Blowfish hope to hit one out of the park but we're not talking about baseball.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Lexington County Blowfish hope to hit one out of the park but we’re not talking about baseball. Tuesday, the Blowfish announced plans to host the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Lexington. It’s set to take place Saturday, March 12th at 2 p.m. Lexington County native S.C. National Guard Major General Robert Livingston will…

Muschamp Schedules Two Open Spring Practices

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina’s 2016 spring football practice dates and times have been set. The Gamecocks are slated to open their spring drills on Tuesday, March 15, and conclude with the annual Garnet & Black Spring Game on Saturday, April 9. In addition to the spring game, two of the spring practice sessions will…

Roper Earns 3rd Straight All-ACC Academic Honor

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Jordan Roper and Gabe DeVoe were both named to the All-ACC Academic Men’s Basketball Team on Tuesday, the conference office announced. It was Roper’s third selection and DeVoe’s first. Roper is the ninth player in program history to have been selected to the All-Academic team at least three times.   Roper, who earlier this season was…

Wilson Named SEC Player Of The Year

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — After posting just the second 16-0 SEC record in league history en route to its third-straight regular-season title, South Carolina women’s basketball dominated the SEC awards as voted by the league coaches. While head coach Dawn Staley collected Coach of the Year honors for the third-straight season, sophomore A’ja Wilson was tabbed both the Player…

USC Baseball Makes First Road Trip

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The Gamecocks (8-0) will hit the road for the first time this season with a Tuesday night contest in Charleston vs. The Citadel (5-1). First pitch at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park is set for 7 p.m. The game can be heard on the Gamecock IMG Network including flagship station, 107.5 FM, “The Game.” It…

Tiger Baseball Wraps Up Homestand With Wofford

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson concludes its seven-game homestand to start the season against Wofford at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.   GAME SETUP • Who – Wofford (7-0) vs. Clemson (5-1) • When – Tuesday (4 p.m.) • Where – Clemson, S.C. (Doug Kingsmore Stadium) • Watch – TigerCast • Listen – TigerCast, WCCP (105.5FM) • Live Stats – ClemsonTigers.com • Social Media – Twitter/Instagram (@ClemsonBaseball) • Tickets – ClemsonTigers.com,…

Clemson Hosts #4 Virginia On Senior Night

By Clemson Athletic Communications

GAME SETUP CLEMSON (16-12, 9-7 ACC) vs. VIRGINIA (22-6, 11-5 ACC) Date: Tuesday, March 1 Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET Arena: Bon Secours Wellness Arena (14,987) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: ESPNU (Mike Couzens-pbp; Len Elmore-color) • Clemson celebrates Senior Day on Tuesday, where three players (Landry Nnoko, Jordan Roper and Josh Smith) will be honored during pregame and postgame festivities. • The Tigers…