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Tigers Fall to Georgia Tech in Atlanta Sunday

ATLANTA, Ga. (CU SID) — The Clemson women’s basketball team suffered a 77-48 loss to Georgia Tech on Sunday afternoon in Atlanta. The Tigers fell to 4-20 (1-11 ACC) with the loss, while the Yellow Jackets, who had five players in double figures in the contest, improved to 15-10 overall and 5-7 in ACC play. “We played Georgia Tech very…

Benedict Men Top Claflin, 68-62

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Benedict Athletics) — Quiron Cooke scored a season-high 18 points to help lead the Benedict College Tigers to a 68-62 victory over Claflin University on Saturday afternoon in the Benjamin E. Mays HRC Arena, avenging the overtime loss to the Panthers two weeks ago in Orangeburg. With the win, the Tigers remain in the race for the top…

Benedict Edges Claflin in Overtime, 61-55

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Benedict Athletics) — Terri Jacobs scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to help lead the 16th-ranked Benedict College Lady Tigers to a 61-55 overtime victory over Claflin University on Saturday, avenging their loss in Orangeburg two weeks ago. Benedict improves to 22-2 overall and 12-2 in the SIAC and clinched the top spot in the SIAC East…

Savannah State Tops SC State, 60-57

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (SC State Athletics) — The South Carolina State men’s basketball team suffered their first home loss of the season in a 60-57 setback to Savannah State Saturday (Feb.13) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. South Carolina State falls to 14-12 overall, 9-3 in the MEAC while Savannah State improves to 10-13 overall, 6-6 in the league. Junior guard Eric Eaves…

USC Softball Shuts Out Hokies, 6-0

TAMPA, Fla. (USC SID) — South Carolina’s pitching staff shut down Virginia Tech (1-1), and the Gamecock offense, led by junior first baseman Kaylea Snaer, stepped up in a 6-0 blanking of the Hokies on Saturday morning at the USF Softball Stadium. The Gamecocks (2-1) got on the board early thanks to freshman right fielder Kennedy Clark’s first career home…

Clemson Tops Georgia Tech, 66-52

GREENVILLE, S.C. (CU SID) — Clemson delivered another dominant defensive performance on Saturday afternoon at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, as the Tigers downed Georgia Tech, 66-52. Jaron Blossomgame led the Tigers with 17 points, which put him over 1,000 for his career, while Jordan Roper finished closely behind with 15 points. The two leaders helped the Tigers earn win…

Despite Calipari Ejection, Kentucky Stomps USC

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A sellout crowd made for an exciting atmosphere Saturday as the No. 20 South Carolina Gamecocks (21-4, 8-4 SEC) hosted No. 22/21 Kentucky (19-6, 9-3). The Wildcats built up a big lead late in the first half and rode it to an 89-62 win, snapping the Gamecocks’ perfect record at home this season. Michael Carrera led the way for the…