USC Beats SC State, 80-69, In Final Non-Conference Game
Four Gamecocks reached double figures in the effort, with senior forward Lakeem Jackson tallying 16 to lead the way.
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FSU Edges Clemson In ACC Opener, 71-66
Florida State’s last win at Littlejohn Coliseum was in 2009 when it rallied from 19 down in the second half behind former star Toney Douglas for the victory. This time, it looked like Clemson might turn a similar trick on the Seminoles with a late rally.
South Carolina guard Page sidelined by academics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s second-leading scorer Lashay Page won’t play the rest of the season because of academic issues.
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Thursday’s Women’s Basketball Scores
Colgate 72, NJIT 36
South Carolina guard Page sidelined by academics
The school announced the senior’s status on Friday. First-year coach Frank Martin said on Thursday he’d hoped to have Page’s “academic glitch” cleared up in a day or two, perhaps even in time for the start of Southeastern Conference play next week.
Gamecocks Face SC State Before SEC Play Starts
Frank Martin and the Gamecocks will play their final out-of-conference contest against SC State Saturday at Colonial Life Arena.
Chick-Fil-A Bowl Breaks TV Records
This season’s Chick-Fil-A Bowl between Clemson and LSU was the most-viewed non-BCS bowl game in ESPN history, most-viewed Chick-fil-A Bowl in history.
Clemson Hires Reed As Defensive Backs Coach
Mike Reed, most recently the defensive backs coach at NC State the last six years, has been named Clemson defensive backs coach. Head Coach Dabo Swinney made the announcement today. He replaces Charlie Harbison, who resigned at the end of the regular season to became an assistant coach at Auburn.
South Carolina QB Shaw to miss spring practice
Team physician, Dr. Jeffrey Guy, says Shaw’s surgery for a left foot sprain was successful, but he would not recover in time to take part in spring workouts.
