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USC, Clemson Hold Steady In New Rankings

USC and Clemson baseball remain relatively steady in this week’s new college baseball polls. The Gamecocks (9-1), who took two out of three against the Tigers over the weekend, stay at #2 and #3 in the three major polls. Clemson (5-4) is ranked between #15 and #20.

Clemson’s Young Makes All-ACC Defensive Team

Senior guard Andre Young was one of five players named to the ACC’s All-Defensive Team on Monday, as announced by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA). Young also earned honorable mention in the voting for the All-ACC teams. He was joined on the All-Defensive Team by John Henson (North Carolina), Bernard James (Florida State), Jontel Evans (Virginia) and Michael Snaer (Florida State).

Shaffer Named ACC Player of the Week

GREENSBORO, N.C. (ACC) – Clemson infielder Richie Shaffer has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Player of the Week, while Wake Forest‘s Brian Holmes earned Pitcher of the Week honors. Shaffer stood out offensively in the Tigers‘ weekend series against second-ranked South Carolina, while Holmes threw a no-hitter in Sunday‘s win over Marshall. Considering the level of competition, Shaffer…

Benedict Wins SIAC Championship

The Benedict College Tigers used a 13-0 second-half run to pull away from LeMoyne-Owen College and capture the 2012 SIAC Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship with a 58-42 victory over the Magicians on Saturday night at Morehouse College’s Forbes Arena.

Dreher Flies to 3A State Title

Kaydra Duckett scored 20 points and Johneisha Myers added 16 to lead Dreher to its first state championship since 2002. The Blue Devils overcame a shaky start to win the girls Class 3A state title with an 82-50 victory over Wade Hampton Saturday night.