Gamecocks Ranked 2nd in Pre-Season Poll
South Carolina is ranked No. 2 in the nation in the 2012 Collegiate Baseball Preseason Top 40
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Clemson Rolls Past Alabama State
Devin Booker had 13 points and seven rebounds as Clemson overwhelmed Alabama State with its size and halfcourt defense Monday night, strolling to a 70-45 win.
USC Women Dominate #16 Tar Heels, 79-48
South Carolina used efficient offense, stifling defense and strong rebounding to upend No. 18/16 North Carolina 79-48 in the Carolina’s Challenge Sunday afternoon at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The Gamecocks (9-2) exploded out of the gate and never looked back, executing the game plan to perfection from the opening tip. While the offense surged, shooting 58.3 percent in the first half, the defense was just as electric throughout the contest as South Carolina held the nation’s highest scoring defense 39.5 points below its season average. It was the third-largest margin of victory over a nationally ranked team in Gamecock history.
Panthers Take Out Texans, 28-13
Cam Newton’s two touchdown passes led Carolina to a 28-13 road win that snapped Houston’s seven-game winning streak. James Anderson’s interception in the fourth quarter helped the Panthers avoid another late-game collapse.
Spurrier Unsure About Johnson’s Future
Steve Spurrier may be searching for a defensive coach as Ellis Johnson remains in the mix for the head coaching position at Southern Miss. “You’ll have to ask Ellis about that,” said Spurrier. “From what I’ve heard, he’s got a good shot at it. We wait and see how it plays out.”
SC Loses But Roland Stars In Shrine Bowl
North Carolina scored 20 unanswered points early in the second half to win the 75th annual Shrine Bowl game 26-19. Lexington’s Shaq Roland finished with 143 receiving yards and was named South Carolina Offensive MVP.
#14 Pitt Wears Down SC State, 69-55
Talib Zanna had 12 points and 14 rebounds to help the Panthers (No. 14 ESPN/USA Today, No. 15 AP) ease by South Carolina State 69-55 on Saturday night, proving life should be just fine without highly touted freshman Khem Birch, who left the team this week to return to his native Canada. Brandon Riley led the Bulldogs with 21 points.
Seniors Help Clemson Win Big Over Winthrop
Tanner Smith matched his career high with 17 points, while Andre Young added 15 as Clemson (5-4) rebounded from consecutive losses to South Carolina and Arizona following a week layoff for exams.
USC Plays Well But Can’t Knock Off #2 Ohio St.
Deshaun Thomas scored a career high 30 points and No. 2 Ohio State overcame the loss of star Jared Sullinger to defeat South Carolina 74-66 on Saturday and give Thad Matta his 200th win as Buckeyes coach.
Irmo Honors Head Boys’ Basketball Coach
During a pregame ceremony Friday night, Irmo High School officially honored its coach by putting his name on the floor. The defending state champion Yellow Jackets promptly went out on Tim Whipple Court and beat Ridge View 57-52 in a AAAA state championship game rematch.
