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WATCH: Gamecocks power past The Citadel, 12-1

Jacob Olson knocked in a career best five runs and Carmen Mlodzinski pitched five strong innings as the University of South Carolina baseball team defeated The Citadel, 12-1, Tuesday night (April 10) at Joe Riley Park.

#17 Coastal Carolina gets 9-2 road win at Wake Forest

Coastal Carolina pounded out 14 hits, including five doubles and a home run, while Matt Eardensohn improved to 4-0 in his first start to lead the 17th-ranked Chanticleers (24-11) to a 9-2 victory at Wake Forest (14-20) Tuesday night at Couch Ballpark. 

ICYMI Sindarius Thornwell drops 20 in Clippers loss Monday

Sindarius Thornwell scored 20 points off the bench, DeAndre Jordan had 15 rebounds and Montrezl Harrell added 15 points for the Clippers, who have lost three in a row while being eliminated from playoff contention.

USC's Kenzi Maguire named SEC Player of the Week

For her performance last week, South Carolina softball’s Kenzi Maguire has been named SEC Player of the Week, the conference office announced today. Maguire posted an impressive .500 batting average in four games to help the Gamecocks to their third SEC series win over a ranked opponent. 

Clemson ACC games announced

Five teams that advanced to the 2018 NCAA Tournament will come to Littlejohn Coliseum to face Clemson University men’s basketball during the 2018-19 season. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) announced the 18 conference matchups for each of its 15 men’s basketball teams for the upcoming season.

Fireflies take first game from Hagerstown, 8-3

The Fireflies erupted for a season-high 16 hits en route to an 8-3 victory over the Suns in the series opener Monday night. Edgardo Fermin, Blake Tiberi, Jeremy Vasquez, Rigoberto Terrazas, Walter Rasquin, and Scott Manea all collected multi-hit games. Columbia is off to a 3-2 start in 2018.

Clemson holds final pads practice before spring game

Clemson held its final half scrimmage and practice in pads on Monday at the Poe Indoor Practice Facility.  The Tigers worked inside for the entire two-hour session due to inclement weather.

Fans Invited to Naismith Trophy Presentation for A’ja Wilson

South Carolina women’s basketball is inviting fans to help celebrate the presentation of the Citizen Naismith Trophy to senior forward A’ja Wilson on Mon., April 9, at 6:15 p.m. on the plaza in front of Colonial Life Arena.

South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame to honor Clemson's Tim Bourret

South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame President Steve McGuirt has announced that Tim Bourret, Sam Wyche, Louis Sossamon, Phil Kornblut and Paul Kennemore will be honored for their various contributions to Palmetto State sports when the organization hosts its 58th annual banquet and induction ceremony on May 14 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Another top 10 finish, but Johnson still seeks green jacket

Dustin Johnson found success during his final round at the 2018 Masters, at one point birdying three-straight holes on his back nine. But Irmo's own wasn't able to do enough to catch up to a loaded leader board and is still searching for a first green jacket and a second major championship in his career.

Hornets name new General Manager

Charlotte Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan announced today that the team has named Mitch Kupchak President of Basketball Operations & General Manager.

Kay solid in first start with Fireflies

Sunday’s tilt started favorably for the Fireflies. Mets 2016 first round draft pick Anthony Kay struck out four over four innings in his first professional start and Blake Tiberi (with a pair of RBIs) helped Columbia jump out to an early 5-2 lead.

No. 11 Gamecocks top No. 20 Arkansas to take series

No. 11 South Carolina softball used a six-run sixth inning sparked with a two-run Krystan White home run to split the Sunday doubleheader and take the series over No. 20 Arkansas at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field.

(6) Clemson takes first game of doubleheader with Notre Dame, 6-3

Kier Meredith and Kyle Wilkie both hit their first career home runs and Jordan Greene hit his third homer in the last four games to lead No. 6 Clemson to a 6-3 victory over Notre Dame in the first game of a doubleheader at Frank Eck Stadium on Sunday.

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