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USC Posts a Perfect Weekend in Carolina Classic

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Behind solid pitching from junior Nickie Blue and timely hitting from freshman Kennedy Clark, South Carolina (7-1) downed Longwood (2-2) 2-0 on Sunday afternoon in the Carolina Classic at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks wasted little time getting on the board, as Clark’s first-inning single scored fellow freshman Kenzi Maguire after she…

USC in Third Heading into All-American Intercollegiate Final Round

By: USC SID

HUMBLE, Texas (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina Men’s Golf team posted another strong round on Saturday as they completed the second day at the All-American Intercollegiate. The Gamecocks shot a round of 287 (-1), three strokes better than their previous round, and are at 577 (+1) through two days. Carolina is tied for third at the event…

USC Clinches Series with Albany, Starts 2-0 in 2016

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — John Jones went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI and Chris Cullen added three hits, including a pair of two-out singles as 17th-ranked South Carolina defeated Albany 6-2 on Saturday afternoon at Founders Park. Freshman right-hander Braden Webb earned the win for the Gamecocks after going five innings and allowing two runs on one…

Monte Lee Gets First Win at Clemson

By: CU SID

CLEMSON, S.C. (CU SID) — Behind five runs in the second inning and four runs in the third inning, Clemson defeated Maine 9-4 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers, who evened the series 1-1, improved to the same record on the season, while the Black Bears dropped to 1-1. It also marked Clemson’s first victory in the…

Carolina Beats Florida in Overtime Thriller

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The 23rd-ranked South Carolina men’s basketball team picked up a crucial win Saturday afternoon, holding off Florida (17-10, 8-6 SEC) in overtime, 73-69. Michael Carrera went for 20 points and matched his career-high with 15 rebounds to lead the team, four Gamecocks in total scored in double digits. The win keeps Carolina (22-5, 9-5) in position for…

USC Softball Tops Ohio, 8-0 (6)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Behind four home runs from its outfielders, two from freshman right fielder Kennedy Clark, South Carolina (6-1) defeated Ohio (2-1) 8-0 in six innings on day two of the Carolina Classic from Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Senior left fielder Alaynie Page broke the scoreless tie in the third with a blast out to…

Friday Prep Playoffs Scoreboard

By Associated Press

Friday’s Scores By The Associated Press BOYS’ BASKETBALL Class AAA Second Round Upper State A.C. Flora 70, Lancaster 54 Berea 70, Union County 57 Seneca 95, Richland Northeast 64 South Pointe 53, Lower Richland 43 Lower State Lakewood 50, Brookland-Cayce 38 Marlboro County 72, Airport 52 Midland Valley 75, Darlington 53 Wilson 73, Beaufort 67 Class A Second Round Upper…