Sports

Wilson On Staley’s Team USA Roster

University of South Carolina signee A’ja Wilson (Hopkins, S.C./Heathwood Hall) is one of 28 players who will attend the 2014 USA Basketball Women’s Basketball U18 National Team Trials, USA Basketball announced today.
From the trials, a 12-member team will be selected to compete under the leadership of South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley in the USA Basketball-hosted 2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship at the USOTC from Aug. 6-10.

USC Hoops To Host Oklahoma St. Dec. 6th

Matchups have been announced for the 2014 SEC/Big 12 Challenge. South Carolina will host Oklahoma State at Colonial Life Arena on Dec. 6, as part of the event. All 10 of the Big 12’s teams and 10 of the SEC’s 14 member institutions will participate in this year’s event.

Clemson Football Honored For APR Score

The Clemson football program was honored Wednesday when the NCAA released its Academic Performance Public Recognition Awards. Dabo Swinney’s Tigers rank among the top 10 percent of all FBS programs nationally in APR score (Academic Progress Rate), the fourth-consecutive year the program has had a top 10 percent ranking.

USC Baseball Hosts Wofford Wednesday

South Carolina (35-13) is back in action on Wednesday night returning home to face Wofford (25-24) in a non-conference tilt. First pitch at Carolina Stadium is set for 7 p.m. Live video will be available on the All-Access Channel at GamecocksOnline. The game can also be heard on the Gamecock IMG Network including flagship station, 107.5 FM, “The Game,” with Andy Demetra and Tommy Moody on the call.

Clowney To Appear On Tonight Show Wednesday

Jadeveon Clowney’s big week in the Big Apple has begun. Clowney flew to New York City Tuesday. Clowney is one of 30 NFL prospects who will attend the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night at Radio Music Hall. On Wednesday Clowney is scheduled to make an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Lady Tigers Top Division II Rebounders

Benedict led NCAA Division II in rebounding margin during the 2013-14 season, in the final statistical release by the NCAA. Benedict out-rebounded their opponents by an average of 11.4 per game. Bentley, which won the Division II national championship, was second with a rebound margin of 11.0.