2 South Carolina starters limited for spring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina linebacker Kaiwan Lewis and safety Sharod Golightly are both limited for spring workouts after they had arthroscopic knee surgery during the offseason.
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Tennessee’s Simmons is SEC women’s player of year
ATLANTA (AP) — Meighan Simmons of Tennessee has been selected as player on the year on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference women’s basketball team, while South Carolina’s Dawn Staley was a unanimous choice for the coaching honor.
Spurrier’s Donations Reach $1 Million
Head coach Steve Spurrier’s annual donations back to the University of South Carolina have accrued to the $1 million mark as he approaches his 10th year directing the Gamecocks’ football program, according to Jeff Crane, Associate Athletics Director for Development.
Thompson Era Begins at USC
“It’s good knowing you’re going to be the starter but it’s nothing I’m celebrating or anything,” said Thompson. “I’m ready to work. We’ve got a long way to go. I’m going to keep working and keep pushing myself. That’s what I’m going to focus on. Being the best leader for this team.”
USC Women Send-Off Planned Friday
Join Cocky, USC cheerleaders and the USC band for a send-off for the South Carolina women’s basketball team on Fri., Mar. 21, as it travels to Seattle to start NCAA Tournament play.
Clowney Stops By USC’s Spring Practice
Jadeveon Clowney made a surprise visit to South Carolina’s first outdoor spring practice Thursday. Click on the video to hear from the former Gamecock star as he gets ready for the 2014 NFL Draft.
Gamecocks Travel To Kentucky For Weekend Series
South Carolina (18-1, 2-1 SEC) returns to SEC action this weekend with a three-game series at Kentucky (15-6, 1-2 SEC). First pitch for the opener on Friday is 6:30 p.m.
Clemson Wins 5-4 At Ga Southern
Tyler Slaton’s two-run homer in the fourth inning gave the Tigers a 5-4 lead, the eventual final score in No. 13 Clemson’s 5-4 win over Georgia Southern at J.I. Clements Stadium Wednesday afternoon. The win was the 900th for Jack Leggett as head coach at Clemson. The Tigers (13-7) evened the two-game, midweek series against Georgia Southern (17-5).
Staley & Mitchell Finalists For National Awards
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley is one of four finalists for the Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year award, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. Sophomore guard Tiffany Mitchell was named one of four finalists for the Dawn Staley Award, presented by The Phoenix Club of Philadelphia. Both awards will announce winners in April.
Scott Headlines New Clemson Hall of Fame Class
Former Lower Richland High School basketball standout Ed Scott headlines a new class of seven inductees into Clemson’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Scott was the class 4A high school player of the year and won a state championship at LR in 1999. He went on at Clemson to become one of only nine players in ACC history with at least 1000 points, 500 assists and 400 rebounds.
