Clutch shooting from the free throw line and three-point line propelled Winthrop to a 77-74 victory over Clemson in Littlejohn Coliseum on Monday. The Tigers struggled in both areas, conversely, and fell to 1-1 on the season. The Eagles moved to 2-0 on the young season.
Carolina and Clemson fans will have to continue to put their plans on hold for the annual rivalry football game. Monday ESPN declared game time for the Nov. 29th match-up in Death Valley will not be announced until after this Saturday’s games.
The Clemson men’s soccer team hosts a second round match in the NCAA Tournament at Historic Riggs Field on Sunday, Nov. 23. The Tigers learned on Monday afternoon that they are the No. 7 National Seed, have a first-round bye, and will face the winner of the Nov. 20 match between Florida Gulf Coast and Coastal Carolina. Sunday’s game is scheduled for 7 p.m., and ticket information will be available on ClemsonTigers.com soon.
Fans planning to attend Tuesday’s (Nov. 18) South Carolina men’s basketball contest versus Baylor should pay special attention to parking information for the contest, which is set to begin at Noon ET, with Arena doors opening at 11 a.m. ET.
South Carolina will host Baylor Tuesday for a mid-day matchup as part of ESPN’s College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon. It marks the second-consecutive season the Gamecocks and Bears meet in the event, as the team’s battled last season in Waco, with Baylor posting a 66-64 victory on its home court. Tuesday’s contest will be broadcast by ESPN with John Saunders and Len Elmore on the call.
Head Coach Jack Leggett announced the signing of 10 players to the program Monday. Associate Head Coach Dan Pepicelli and Assistant Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Bradley LeCroy along with Leggett all had a hand in signing the class, whose members are slated to wear a Tiger uniform starting in the 2016 season.
The Atlanta Braves dealt outfielder Jason Heyward and reliever Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday for pitcher Shelby Miller and a minor-leaguer.
The deal ends Heyward’s tenure with his hometown team and lands a young pitcher to bolster Atlanta’s rotation.
John Hart, the Braves’ new general manager, signaled the start of a major overhaul after the team slumped to its first losing season since 2008. He dealt a player who was due to make $7.8 million next season and then become eligible for free agency.
After dismissing Clemson on penalty kicks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night, No. 3 seeded South Carolina (13-5-4) will travel to Chapel Hill, N.C., to face Seattle (15-4-2) on Fri., Nov. 21, in the Round of 32. The first-ever meeting between the sides is set to kick off at 4 p.m. at the University of North Carolina’s Fetzer Field.
Clemson (1-0) vs. Winthrop (1-0)
Date: Monday, Nov. 14
Tipoff: 7:04 p.m.
Arena: Littlejohn Coliseum (10,000)
Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color)
TV: RSN (Wes Durham-pbp; Dan Bonner-color)
• Clemson and Winthrop renew its in-state series for the first time since 2011-12. The Tigers have won nine of 10 meetings against the Eagles.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A person close to the situation says Will Muschamp is stepping down as Florida’s coach, a day after a head-scratching meltdown against struggling South Carolina.
