Gamecocks Fall to Georgia 73-56
The South Carolina men’s basketball team dropped a 73-56 decision to Georgia in an SEC matchup on Saturday afternoon at Colonial Life Arena.
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Clemson Defeats Georgia Tech
Clemson erased a nine-point deficit in the second half and defeated Georgia Tech for the ninth consecutive time Saturday at McCamish Pavilion, 63-55.
No. 4 S. Carolina routs No. 15 Kentucky 81-58
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Aleighsa Welch had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Khadijah Sessions added 18 points as No. 4 South Carolina routed No. 15 Kentucky 81-58 on Thursday night to set a school record for regular-season victories.
Clemson to Face Georgia Tech
The Clemson men’s basketball team will face Georgia Tech in Atlanta Saturday at Noon.
Montgomery Keeps USC Baseball Undefeated
The fifth-ranked Gamecocks have not allowed a run in 33 straight innings, effectively shutting out their last three opponents as South Carolina defeated Eastern Kentucky 4-0 on Friday afternoon at Carolina Stadium. The Gamecocks are now 5-0 on the year while the Colonels fall to 1-4.
Leggett Sets Mark Against Alma Mater
Junior righthander Daniel Gossett pitched 7.0 strong innings with seven strikeouts to lead #13 Clemson to a 5-2 victory over Maine at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday afternoon. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 lead in the series, improved to 3-1 overall, while the Black Bears fell to 1-3. With the win, Jack Leggett recorded his 1,267th career victory, tying him for 10th place with the late Ron Fraser in Division I history. Leggett also reached the top 10 against his alma mater.
Men’s Hoops Hosts Georgia Saturday Afternoon
South Carolina hosts Georgia Saturday afternoon in the team’s second matchup this season, with Georgia winning 97-76 in Athens, Ga., on Jan. 22, 2014. Saturday’s contest will broadcast on SECTV.
Beasley College Football’s 10th Best Player
Vic Beasley is listed as the 10th best player in the nation, third among defensive players by the Sporting News in its Pre-Spring Practice ranking. The rising senior is one of just three 2013 Consensus All-Americans returning for the 2014 season.
Injured Clemson RB Will Miss Spring
Clemson running back Tyshon Dye suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a workout on Friday morning. The redshirt freshman from Elberton, GA will miss spring practice, but Head Coach Dabo Swinney hopes to have him back in time for the fall season.
Thursday Night Prep Playoff Scores
Associated Press Thursday night high school basketball playoff scores from around the state.
