Make it 0-for-56 at UNC for Clemson
With Harrison Barnes’ scoring to go with North Carolina’s defense and rebounding, the Tar Heels (No. 7 ESPN/USA Today, No. 8 AP) extended Clemson’s long run of misery here.
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Tigers Lose First Opener Since 2004
Dillon Napoleon pitched 7.0 strong innings and Keith DePew scored both Blazer runs in UAB’s 2-1 win over #16 Clemson in front of 5,944 fans at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday afternoon. The Blazers improved to 1-0, while the Tigers fell to 0-1 and lost their first season-opener since 2004. It was the first-ever meeting between the two schools.
USC Moves Up Saturday Game To Noon
Due to anticipated rain, Saturday’s South Carolina – VMI baseball game will now start at noon ET. It had originally been scheduled for a 3 p.m. start.
#15 Georgia Knocks Off USC Women, 61-59
Anne Marie Armstrong sank two foul shots with 5 seconds left, lifting Georgia (No. 15 ESPN/USA Today, No. 18 AP) to a 61-59 win over South Carolina (No. 25 AP) Thursday night.
Williams Off Team For Personal Reasons
USC is preparing for Friday’s season opener against VMI without designated hitter-outfielder Jake Williams. Williams is not on the opening day roster because of personal reasons. Tim Hill has the story on the Thursday ABC Columbia News at Six.
USC Snaps 5-Game Losing Streak
Hear postgame comments from USC Head Basketball Coach Darrin Horn and USC senior Malik Cooke about the Gamecocks’ 57-56 win over Georgia. Also see the high-flying halftime performance from AcroDunk.
ABC Columbia MVP – Newberry’s Jason Valek
Newberry College’s Jason Valek has built the school’s wrestling program into an unlikely national power. That’s why he is this week’s ABC Columbia MVP. Rob Brennan has the story on the Wednesday ABC Columbia News at Six.
Clemson Knocks Off #22 Virginia, 60-48
Andre Young and Tanner Smith scored 13 points each and Clemson held No. 22 Virginia to its second-lowest point total this season in a 60-48 victory on Tuesday night. Tim Hill has the story on the Tuesday ABC Columbia News at 11.
Taneyhill Takes Over At Union County
Former Gamecock quarterback Steve Taneyhill is taking a step up in his coaching career and taking on a new challenge. Tuesday, Taneyhill was introduced as the new head football coach at Union County High School. Tim Hill has the story on the Tuesday ABC Columbia News at Six.
NFL Legend Solomon Loses Cancer Battle
Freddie Solomon, the former Miami Dolphins and 49ers wide receiver who became known as “Fabulous Freddie” and committed himself to community service for decades, died Monday. He was 59.
