Denny Hamlin cruises to 2nd Daytona 500 victory in 4 years
Denny Hamlin came to the Daytona 500 determined to honor his late car owner with a victory.
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Gamecocks Clinch Series Win Over Liberty with Walk-Off Wild Pitch
The University of South Carolina baseball team gave up two first-inning runs, but battled back to tie the game in the middle frames, then walk-off Liberty, 3-2, on a wild pitch with no one out in the ninth, claiming the series win Sunday afternoon.
Gamecocks Earn Third Run-Rule Victory Of Weekend In Win Over St. John’s
No. 14 South Carolina softball used a combination of dominate pitching and timely hitting on its way to a 9-1 victory in five innings over St. John’s to close the Gamecock Invitational on Saturday at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field.
Gamecock Offense Secures Road Win at Florida
No. 11/14 South Carolina women’s basketball used an explosive second quarter to take down Florida 96-77 on the road on Sunday afternoon.
Tatum, Harris, Diallo win titles at All-Star Saturday
Boston’s Jayson Tatum got his gamewinner from midcourt. Oklahoma City’s Hamidou Diallo went over Shaquille O’Neal to help win his trophy. And Brooklyn’s Joe Harris made all the shots at all the right times to deny Golden State’s Stephen Curry a storybook ending in his hometown.
Olson Belts a Pair as Baseball Bests Liberty
Jacob Olson belted two home runs and seven different Gamecocks drove in at least one run as the University of South Carolina baseball team defeated Liberty, 13-7, Saturday afternoon at Founders Park.
Clemson splits Saturday doubleheader to conclude opening series
Bryce Teodosio’s grand slam in the fifth inning and 5.0 strong innings pitched by freshman starter Davis Sharpe propelled No. 14 Clemson to a 7-2 victory over South Alabama in the first game of a doubleheader at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Drotar Ties School Record For RBI In Game As Gamecocks Beat Campbell
South Carolina softball used a four-home run performance with 15 hits to propel itself to a 16-7 win in five innings over Campbell on Saturday night at Carolina Stadium at Beckham Field. Cayla Drotar tied the school record for RBI in a game with eight as she blasted two home runs, including a grand slam, to help lift the Gamecocks to victory.
Lawson’s 3s send South Carolina past Texas A&M 84-77
A.J. Lawson had 23 points off six of South Carolina’s program record-tying 16 3-pointers to rally past Texas A&M 84-77 on Saturday.
Furious Comeback Falls Short for Tigers in Narrow 56-55 Loss
Down by seven points with 17 seconds left in the game, Clemson University men’s basketball got consecutive threes from Marcquise Reed to cut the deficit to just one. Reed stole the subsequent inbounds pass but had the game-winning shot attempt blocked and Clemson fell to No. 16/20 Louisville by one, 56-55.
