Sports

Saint Leo Edges Benedict, 75-73

By: Benedict SID

SAINT LEO, Fla. – Trey Griseck hit a 3-pointer with 19 seconds left for his only field goal of the game for the go-ahead points and the Saint Leo Lions rallied for a 75-73 victory over the Benedict College Tigers on Tuesday night. Benedict had a 72-68 lead with three minutes left in the game, but made just one free…

USC Tops Drexel, 79-54

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina men’s basketball team is 9-0 for the first time in 44 years, after a big second half carried it to a 79-54 win over Drexel (1-7) Tuesday night. Freshman PJ Dozier led the team with 16 points, and the team poured in 47 second-half points to put away a game that was tight throughout the first…

Tigers Down Presbyterian College, 69-41

By: CU SID

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Clemson rebounded from a difficult loss to Alabama less than 48 hours later with a 69-41 victory over Presbyterian College on Tuesday. The win improved Clemson to 7-3 on the season, while dropping the Blue Hose to 4-6 overall. Sidy Djitte posted his second career double-double, producing 12 points and 13 rebounds. Three players reached double figures in…

USC Approves Phase 1 of Ops Facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 15, 2015) – The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved Phase 1 on the construction of a new Football Operations Facility, it was announced today. “We have completed a feasibility study to construct a premier Football Operations Facility adjacent to the recently completed indoor practice facility and the practice fields,” said Athletics Director Ray…

USC to Name Indoor Practice Facility After Spurriers

Announced Tuesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The University of South Carolina will honor former USC football coach Steve Spurrier and his wife by naming USC’s new indoor practice facility after the Spurriers. The USC Board of Trustees agreed Tuesday to name the new $14 million dollar practice facility after Steve and Jerry Spurrier. USC will hold a naming ceremony in the spring. Spurrier…

Gamecocks Take On Drexel

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina returns from a 10-day break for final exams to host Drexel on Tuesday night. The meeting is the first all-time between the two schools. GAME STORYLINES – South Carolina is in its 108th season of varsity basketball in 2015-16. – Carolina is led by fourth-year head coach Frank Martin. Alongside him are associate head coach Matt…

Clemson Hoops Hosts Presbyterian

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON (6-3) vs. PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE (5-2) Date: Tuesday, December 15 Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET Arena: Bon Secours Wellness Arena (14,987) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) Web: ESPN3 (Roy Philpott-pbp; Nate Ross-color) • Clemson looks to bounce back less than 48 hours after a tough one-point loss to Alabama. The Crimson Tide stole an inbounds pass and dunked the go-ahead basket with 25 seconds leftSunday….

5-Star Defensive Tackle Lawrence Signs With Clemson

By Associated Press

Photo: WTVD CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 1 Clemson landed a defensive lineman considered by some the country’s No. 2 recruit in Wake Forest High star Dexter Lawrence. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney showed off a copy of Lawrence’s signed, financial aid agreement to the media Monday. Lawrence is a 6-foot-5, 330-pound lineman from North Carolina who visited Alabama, Ohio State…

Former Gamecocks Earn Web.com Tour Cards

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Former University of South Carolina men’s golfers Wesley Bryan and Mark Silvers III earned their Web.com Tour Cards on Sunday after finishing Qualifying School at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., among the top 45. Bryan (2008 to 2012) placed T-9th after shooting a 6-under 280 (67-71-72-70), while Silvers III (2005 to 2009) placed…

Cooper Makes AP All-SEC First Team

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina junior Pharoh Cooper has been selected to the Associated Press All-SEC first-team unit as a wide receiver and garnered second-team honors as an all-purpose back, while junior linebacker Skai Moore earned second-team accolades, it was announced today. Cooper a 5-11, 207-pounder from Havelock, N.C., led the team with 66 receptions for…