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Clemson to host 2020 Men's Golf Regional

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- The Clemson men’s golf program was chosen on Tuesday to serve as  host institution for a 2020 NCAA Regional Championship.   The tournament will be played at The Cliffs at Keowee Falls course in Salem, S.C. May…

Clemson tight tnd suffers torn ACL

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson junior fullback and tight end Garrett Williams had surgery to repair a torn ACL late last week and his status for the beginning of fall camp is unknown, Head Coach Dabo Swinney said Tuesday. Williams…

Newberry selected to host 2022 NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship

INDIANAPOLIS (Newberry SID) – Newberry College has been selected to host the 2022 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships in conjunction with the Columbia Regional Sports Council. The tournament will be played at The Members Club at Woodcreek, located in the northeastern portion…

Columbia to Host NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - The City of Columbia and Colonial Life Arena have been awarded a bid from the NCAA and have been selected as one of eight sites to host NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds in 2019.…

Gamecocks Face Charleston Southern at Home in Tuesday Doubleheader

GAMECOCKS FACE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN AT HOME IN TUESDAY DOUBLEHEADER Finishing the eight-day stretch of non-conference games, South Carolina (25-18) and Charleston Southern (22-29) play a doubleheader on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Brad Muller…

South Carolina Hosts Davidson On Tuesday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina (22-13) closes out its homestand with a Tuesday night non-conference tilt vs. Davidson (18-15). First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network Plus and can be heard on…

Rangers closer Sam Dyson to 10-day DL with bruised hand

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Sam Dyson on the 10-day disabled list with a right-hand bruise Monday, one day after the closer blew a save for the third time this season. According to manager Jeff Banister,…

Montgomery gets 1st win, Yanks beat White Sox for 8th in row

NEW YORK  (AP) -- The way Jordan Montgomery keeps his cool on the mound, it's hard to believe he's a rookie. The way the New York Yankees keep winning games lately, it's easy to forget who they're missing. Montgomery took…

Seminoles Top Clemson 7-6

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - Cal Raleigh’s solo homer in the seventh inning broke a 5-5 tie and propelled Florida State to a 7-6 win over No. 4 Clemson at Dick Howser Stadium on Monday night. The Seminoles, who won the series 2-1,…

Taylor Strikes Out Seven, Columbia Falls One Run Short

ROME, GA (Fireflies PR)– Columbia starter Blake Taylor impressed again in his start on Monday, but the Fireflies dropped the series opener to the Rome Braves, 3-2. The visitors had the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position with two…

Gamecock Athletics Holds 2017 Gamecock Gala

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Athletics Department held its annual Gamecock Gala on Monday evening at Colonial Life Arena.  The event honored the University’s student-athletes for their accomplishments during the 2016-17 campaign.  Student-athletes, administrators, coaches and special…

SC State Names New Athletics Director

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (SCSU) - Stacy Danley, a veteran administrator, has been named athletics director at South Carolina State University, President James E. Clark announced Monday.  Danley, who joins SC State after spending the last two years with the SLD Sports…

Bryan Battles Nerves to Earn 1st PGA Title

[gtxvideo vid='OxbfLGZM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OxbfLGZM.jpg' vtitle='Bryan Battles Nerves to Earn 1st PGA Title'] Wesley Bryan made history in the Lowcountry Sunday, as the Midlands native became the first South Carolinian to ever win the only PGA event in the Palmetto State -…

Gamecocks Keep Heads Above Water at SEC Midway Point

[gtxvideo vid='MlX84keG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MlX84keG.jpg' vtitle='Gamecocks Keep Heads Above Water at SEC Midway Point'] Gamecocks baseball was in need of a win on Sunday, ending a three-game skid by topping Mississippi State 6-1. The victory keeps Carolina above the .500 mark in…

Dozier Staying in Draft, Ending Gamecocks Career

Five days after PJ Dozier announced his intentions to declare for the NBA Draft, word leaked Monday that he'll be staying there. The Spring Valley alum and former high school All-American is reportedly signing with an agent, ending his collegiate…

Tebow Drives in Three, Columbia Drops Series Finale

AUGUSTA, GA – Outfielder Tim Tebow drove in three runs on Sunday, but the Fireflies came up one run short at Lake Olmstead Stadium. Columbia dropped the series finale, 7-6, to Augusta. Tebow now has nine RBIs in nine games.…

Wesley Bryan takes RBC Heritage in South Carolina homecoming

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Wesley Bryan remembers pestering players with a lot of crazy questions at Harbour Town Golf Links as he followed father George III's only appearance at the RBC Heritage in 2004. "I was probably the…

Gamecocks Defeat Mississippi State 6-1 in Final Game of Series

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sophomore right-hander Adam Hill limited 13th ranked Mississippi State to just one run on four hits and a five-run eighth inning was enough to lift eighth-ranked South Carolina to a 6-1 win over the Bulldogs. The Gamecocks…

No. 25 FSU Defeats Tigers 7-3

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (CAC) - The No. 25 Florida State Seminoles scored four runs in the first inning and three runs in the third inning on their way to a 7-3 win over No. 4 Clemson to even the series 1-1 at…

Seeds Announced for Beach Volleyball's Conference Tournament

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - The Coastal Collegiate Sports Association announced the seeding for the upcoming beach volleyball conference tournament on Saturday night. The No. 12 South Carolina Gamecocks (21-7, 11-5 CCSA) earned the fourth seed in year two with the…

SC's Bryan Four Back, Kisner Two Off Lead at RBC Heritage

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Jason Dufner took more than a solid showing away from the Masters last week. He took inspiration from winner Sergio Garcia. Dufner finished 33rd in the year's first major, things getting away from him…

Offense Shows Balance In 20-17 Victory in Spring Game

ORANGEBURG, SC (SCSU SID) - The offense avenged last season loss in a 20-17 victory over the defense in the annual Garnet & Blue spring football game Saturday (April 15), with over 500 Bulldog fans and supporters in attendance at…

CU Outlasts No. 25 FSU 12-10

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - Seth Beer’s two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning lifted No. 4 Clemson to a 12-10 win over No. 25 Florida State at Dick Howser Stadium on Saturday night. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 series lead and…

Merandy Masters GreenJackets In 1-0 Win

AUGUSTA, GA – The Fireflies registered their fourth shut-out win of the season, 1-0, over the GreenJackets on Saturday night. Righty Merandy Gonzalez went seven and two-thirds innings without a walk. Columbia owns six wins in the seven matchups this…

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