Future Gamecock Featured In All-American Game
Dutch Fork’s Alaina Coates, a future Gamecock, played in the 2013 McDonald’s All-American game Wednesday. She had back-to-back baskets for the East to get within 53-45 early in the second half.
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Tigers Top Gardner-Webb 4-1
Senior righthander Jonathan Meyer tossed 7.0 strong innings to lead Clemson to a 4-1 win over Gardner-Webb at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Wednesday night. The Tigers improved to 18-11, while the Bulldogs fell to 15-13-1.
Frank Martin To Compete In LG Coaches Cook-Off At Final Four
University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin will take part in the LG Coaches Cook-Off at this weekend’s Final Four in Atlanta, facing off against West Virginia Head Coach Bob Huggins in a cooking competition hosted by celebrity chef Richard Blais, LG and the NABC.
Future Tiger to Compete in her First Major
Ashlan Ramsey, a high school senior who signed a national letter of intent with Clemson last fall, will play in the Kraft Nabisco Championship on the LPGA Tour this April 4-7. It is the first of four Majors on the LPGA Tour. Ramsey attends Milledge Academy in Milledgeville, GA and is ranked among the top women’s amateur players in the nation.
Clemson vs. Gardner-Webb Preview
Clemson (17-11) will host Gardner-Webb (15-12-1) on Wednesday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 PM. The game will be available live via webcast on TigerCast at ClemsonTigers.com. The game will also be broadcast live on the radio by WCCP (104.9 FM) out of Clemson. Live stats will be available online at ClemsonTigers.com as well.
Gamecocks To Face Furman At Fluor Field Wednesday Night
South Carolina (23-6) is back in action Wednesday night against Furman (16-11) at Fluor Field in Greenville. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. ET and is available on the Gamecock Radio Network from IMG College including flagship station, 107.5 FM, “The Game.” It can also be heard at GamecocksOnline.com on the All Access Channel.
Gamecocks On Major League Rosters
Four former South Carolina Gamecocks are active for the 2013 MLB season. Jackie Bradley Jr. (2009-11) made his debut Monday afternoon for the Boston Red Sox vs. the New York Yankees. Justin Smoak (2006-08) began his fourth season in the big leagues with the Seattle Mariners at Oakland on Monday night. Both Brian Roberts (1999) and Steve Pearce (2004-05) will don the Baltimore Orioles jersey. Their first game was Tuesday at Tampa Bay.
USC Tops CSU 9-5
No. 11 South Carolina tallied 12 hits including a pair of homers from TJ Costen and LB Dantzler as the Gamecocks defeated Charleston Southern 9-5 on Tuesday night in non-conference action at Carolina Stadium. South Carolina improves to 23-6 while the loss drops Charleston Sothern to 11-17.
Spurrier Happy Spring Practice Warms Up
Click to watch Steve Spurrier’s post-practice comments.
Spurrier Shows Support For Bradley
South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier wore a Boston Red Sox hat to the Gamecocks’ practice on Tuesday in support of former USC baseball player Jackie Bradley Jr.
