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Jacksonville St. Eliminates Charleston Southern 58-38

By Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, AL (AP) — The Jacksonville State offense has been one of the most explosive in the FCS, but the Gamecocks are playing like they have something to prove in the postseason. Quarterback Eli Jenkins and running back Troymaine Pope took over in the second half as the top-seeded Gamecocks eliminated eighth-seeded Charleston Southern 58-38 in the FCS quarterfinals Friday…

Prep Basketball Scores

By Associated Press

By The Associated Press BOYS’ BASKETBALL A.C. Flora 56, Columbia 51 Academic Magnet 79, R.B. Stall 75 Anderson Christian 58, Easley HomeSchool 51 Barnwell 65, Blackville-Hilda 61 Beaufort 73, Whale Branch 42 Berea 46, Southside 42 Boiling Springs 66, Broome 31 Brashier Middle College 63, Whitmire 51 Brookland-Cayce 61, White Knoll 53 Carvers Bay 60, Georgetown 52 Chapman 64, Travelers…

Clemson Soccer Advances To National Championship

By Clemson Athletic Communications

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (CAC) — For the first time in 28 years, and the third time in program history, the Clemson men’s soccer team will play in the championship match at the College Cup after advancing over Syracuse in penalty kicks in Friday’s semifinal. The Tigers and Orange played 110 minutes of scoreless soccer, in which redshirt junior goalkeeper Andrew…

Clemson Hoops Hosts Alabama Sunday

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON (6-2) vs. ALABAMA (5-2) Date: Sunday, December 13 Tipoff: 6 p.m. ET Arena: Bon Secours Wellness Arena (14,987) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: ESPNU (Mike Morgan-pbp; Paul Biancardi-color) • Clemson and Alabama meet for the first time since the 2008-09 season, when the Tigers completed a home-and-home sweep of the Crimson Tide in Littlejohn Coliseum. • The Tigers face Southeastern Conference opponents…

Benedict-Central International Game Cancelled

By BC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (BC SID) — The Benedict College men’s basketball exhibition game against Central International on Saturday has been cancelled. Central International has suspended its program for the rest of the season. The Benedict women’s game against Tampa at 3 p.m. remains unchanged. The men’s team next travels to Florida for games against Saint Leo on Tuesday and Palm Beach…

Watson Wins Davey O’Brien Award

Award presented at the Home Depot College Football Awards Show

ATLANTA – Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson was the recipient of the Davey O’Brien Award on Thursday night. The award was the first presented at the Home Depot College Football Awards Show at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Watson is the first recipient of the honor from Clemson and the first Tiger to win a national position award since…

Bailey Named to All-Freshman Team

True Freshman Tabbed as Center on Postseason Squad

COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 10, 2015) — University of South Carolina freshman offensive center Zack Bailey has been named to the Coaches’ SEC All-Freshman team, it was announced today. Bailey, a 6-6, 320-pounder from Summerville, S.C., played in all 12 games in 2015, making five starts. He was pressed into service at Georgia after injuries sidelined the team’s top two centers….

NeSmith Named SCGA Player of the Year

Announced Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina senior men’s golfer and North Augusta native Matt NeSmith has been named the South Carolina Golf Association’s Player of the Year. NeSmith claimed the SEC Championship in April at Sea Island Club on St. Simon’s Island, Ga., to secure the top spot in the SCGA’s amateur rankings and remained there the…

Deshaun Watson Makes Cover of SI

Watson up for the Heisman Trophy Saturday

CLEMSON, SC (FOX Carolina) – Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has become the second ever Tiger to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated, the university announced Tuesday. Watson will be pictured on the Nov. 16 regional issue of the magazine. The cover reads “B.Y.O.D. – Deshaun Watson + Dabo Swinney + Dominance in Death Valley.” Watson and the 9-0…

Swinney Named ACC Coach of the Year

Will be presented with the award Thursday.

  The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award will be presented to Clemson’s Dabo Swinney as a part of The Home Depot 25th Anniversary College Football Awards on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. ET, on ESPN. Swinney led the Tigers (13-0, 8-0 ACC) to an undefeated regular season, the Atlantic Coast Conference title and the No. 1 seed…