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USC's Shelton crowned USTA Winter Nationals Champion

Jan 4, 2020 5:57 PM EST

South Carolina women's tennis freshman Emma Shelton took home the USTA Winter National Championships title after downing seven-straight opponents at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla.

Five Tigers reach double figures as Clemson topples NC State

Jan 4, 2020 4:36 PM EST

In a high-flying contest at Littlejohn Coliseum, the Clemson University men's basketball team pulled out an 81-70 victory over the NC State Wolfpack on Saturday. Five different Tigers scored in double figures for the first time on the season, and Aamir Simms led the charge for Clemson with 17 points.

Panthers star Christian McCaffrey named All-Pro at 2 positions

Jan 3, 2020 1:12 PM EST

Christian McCaffrey's versatility and superb statistics helped him to a rare double: The Carolina Panthers running back has made The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team at two positions.

Freshmen lead No. 4 South Carolina past No. 13 Kentucky

Jan 2, 2020 10:30 PM EST

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is trying not to get ahead of herself.

Zion Williamson returns to practice, raising Pelicans’ hopes

Jan 2, 2020 5:05 PM EST

Zion Williamson returned to practice with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday for the first time since he had arthroscopic knee surgery shortly before the season.

Former Furman player, USC assistant Sam Wyche dead at 74

Jan 2, 2020 4:17 PM EST

Sam Wyche, who coached the Cincinnati Bengals to an appearance in the Super Bowl, has died at age 74.

WATCH: Dawn Staley, LeLe Grissett break down SEC opener against No. 13 Kentucky

Jan 1, 2020 5:13 PM EST

The Gamecocks wrapped up 2019 on a six-game winning streak and are bringing a 12-1 record into the Southeastern Conference opener against No. 13 Kentucky tomorrow.

USC releases details on new alcohol policy at Basketball games at CLA

Jan 1, 2020 11:04 AM EST

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can have a beer or glass of wine in the New year at basketball games at Colonial Life Arena. The University of South Carolina released details on the new alcohol policy. According to South Carolina Athletics…

Gamecock Men's Basketball Suffers 63-56 Loss To Stetson

Dec 30, 2019 7:14 PM EST

The Gamecocks (8-5) had looked to build off its last outing, a 70-59 win at defending national champion Virginia on Dec. 22. Instead, South Carolina was stung by Christiaan Jones, a Columbia native.

Clemson moves on to title game with 29-23 win over Ohio St

Dec 29, 2019 12:30 AM EST

Trevor Lawrence connected with Travis Etienne on a 34-yard touchdown with 1:49 left in the fourth quarter and No. 3 Clemson beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23 Saturday night at the Fiesta Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game.

Roth, Price Named to D1 Baseball's All-Decade Team

Dec 27, 2019 9:06 PM EST

Both Roth (starting pitcher) and Price (relief pitcher) were on back-to-back national championship teams with the Gamecocks in 2010 and 2011 as well as the national runner-up squad in 2012. They also helped Carolina set a national record with 22 consecutive wins in NCAA Tournament play from 2010-12.

Clemson and Ohio State set to battle in Fiesta Bowl

Dec 27, 2019 12:09 PM EST

Fiesta Bowl: No. 2 Ohio State (13-0) vs. No. 3 Clemson, (13-0) in Glendale, Arizona, Saturday at 8 p.m. EST (ESPN).

Phil Steele recognizes four Gamecocks for post-season honors

Dec 23, 2019 3:58 PM EST

Four University of South Carolina football players have been recognized for their outstanding seasons by Phil Steele, it was announced today.

Irmo's Winston Hill named Peach Belt Player of Week

Dec 23, 2019 3:54 PM EST

Francis Marion University sophomore center Winston Hill has been named the Peach Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week presented by Floor Action for the week of Dec. 16-22.

Bolden earns SEC Honor

Dec 23, 2019 1:09 PM EST

South Carolina r-junior guard Jair Bolden was named the SEC Co-Player of the Week on Monday after his standout performance in Carolina's upset road win at No. 9 Virginia on Sunday.

Gamecock Women's Basketball Handles South Dakota 73-60

Dec 22, 2019 5:36 PM EST

Junior LeLe Grissett scored a season-best 17 points off the bench to help No. 5/6 South Carolina hold off No. 25/21 South Dakota, 73-60 on Sunday at Colonial Life Arena.

WATCH: Dutch Fork's Jalin Hyatt wins MVP in 2019 Shrine Bowl win over North Carolina

Dec 21, 2019 9:14 PM EST

Dutch Fork standout and Tennessee signee Jalin Hyatt was a one-man wrecking crew for South Carolina's offense, bringing down six receptions for 197 yards and two touchdowns as the Palmetto State secured a 28-17 win.

WATCH: East Beats West in 2019 Columbia Metro Senior Bowl

Dec 20, 2019 11:46 PM EST

Click the video above to see highlights from Friday Night's Columbia Metro Senior Bowl at Brookland-Cayce High School.

No. 5 South Carolina women rout Duke 89-46

Dec 19, 2019 9:55 PM EST

Zia Cooke and LeLe Grissett had 12 points each and No. 5 South Carolina took control in the second quarter in an 89-46 victory over Duke on Thursday night.

Unanimous honors for Simmons, Simpson highlight Clemson’s 2019 All-America selections

Dec 19, 2019 3:16 PM EST

Four Clemson players earned at least one first-, second- or third-team All-America selection, including a unanimous honoree and an additional consensus selection this season.

Source: Former Gamecock Justin Smoak, Brewers agree to $5 million deal

Dec 19, 2019 12:52 PM EST

The Milwaukee Brewers have reached an agreement with free agent first baseman Justin Smoak on a one-year, $5 million deal, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.