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Clemson looks for record-setting seventh win

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson’s hectic schedule continues this weekend when the Tigers compete in the Wolfpack Spring Open at Lonnie Poole Golf Club in Raleigh, N.C. It is the second of three consecutive weekend tournaments for Larry Penley’s program,…

Gamecock softball hosts Mercer Thursday, no. 1 Florida State Friday

South Carolina Hosts Mercer, Florida State Thurs.-Sat. Continuing the eight-day stretch of non-conference games, the Gamecocks (23-17) hosts Mercer (19-23) on Thursday afternoon at 5 p.m. before top-ranked Florida State (38-1-1) makes its first appearance at Carolina Softball Stadium on…

Fireflies Lose Final Game, Series in Home Stand

[gtxvideo vid='6goMVAP0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6goMVAP0.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies Lose Final Game, Series in Home Stand'] After winning their first five games, Columbia dropped their second-straight matchup to Hickory Wednesday night 4-2. The Crawdads clinched the series win as the Fireflies finished their opening week…

WNBA draft set for Thursday; San Antonio holds No. 1 pick

NEW YORK (AP) — Ruth Riley's phone has been ringing constantly over the past week. It will only get busier over the next 24 hours. Such is life for the general manager of the San Antonio Stars, who hold the…

Clarke Schmidt Named To Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina junior right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt is one of 40 players in the nation named to USA Baseball’s Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon.  Presented in partnership with the Rod…

Dozier Declares For 2017 NBA Draft, Eligible To Return

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - University of South Carolina sophomore guard PJ Dozier announced on Wednesday that he plans to submit his name for the 2017 NBA Draft, but has not hired an agent. Dozier will have until 10 days following the NBA…

Fireflies lose first game of season Tuesday

[gtxvideo vid='sjx2Mkm6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sjx2Mkm6.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies lose first game of season Tuesday'] COLUMBIA, SC -- Columbia suffered its first defeat of the season on Tuesday night, falling to the Hickory Crawdads, 5-1. For the first time since Saturday, the Fireflies yielded runs.…

Gamecocks Fall 20-5 to Tar Heels Tuesday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (USC SID) – Fourth ranked North Carolina used a six-run fourth inning and a seven-run seventh inning to defeat eighth ranked South Carolina 20-5 on Tuesday evening at BB&T Ballpark. The Tar Heels are now 27-6 with the…

(5) Clemson rallies to beat CSU, 6-5 in 11 innings

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Andrew Cox’s single with one out in the 11th inning scored Reed Rohlman in No. 4 Clemson’s 6-5 walkoff win over Charleston Southern at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday night. The Tigers, who won their sixth game…

No. 26 Coastal Out-Slugged, 19-9, at No. 20 Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (CCU SID) – Coastal Carolina raced out to a 5-0 advantage and was up 7-5 after the top of the sixth inning but a 10-run bottom of the sixth by #20 Wake Forest led the Demon Deacons to…

Gamecock softball falls to Coastal, 3-2

CONWAY, S.C. (USC SID) – Leaving nine on base, South Carolina (23-17) stumbled in a 3-2 loss at Coastal Carolina (28-13) on Tuesday afternoon at CCU Softball Stadium. The Chanticleers got all they needed in the fourth. Timi Tooley led…

Tebow, Fireflies look to set new club record Tuesday night

ABOUT LAST GAME: Columbia kicked off its three-game series with the Hickory Crawdads with a 3-0 victory. The Fireflies are the only undefeated team in the South Atlantic League STREAKING: The Fireflies’ five-game win streak ties the longest in the…

Coke Releases Championship Can to Celebrate Gamecocks National Title

CHARLOTTE, N.C.,  (USC SID) – In celebration of the University of South Carolina’s first NCAA Division I women’s basketball national championship, Coca-Cola® is giving Gamecock fans a refreshing way to savor the sweet taste of a title victory. Today, Coca-Cola is…

Dustin Johnson aiming for return at Wells Fargo Championship

Dustin Johnson is still "quite sore" but is "improving by the day" after having to withdraw from the Masters because of a back injury, according to his agent. He is targeting a return next month at the Wells Fargo Championship.…

Johnson set to make return, as USC faces UNC in border battle

Date: Tuesday April 11, 2017 First Pitch: 7 p.m. Location: Charlotte, N.C. Stadium: BB&T Ballpark Television/Video: SEC Network Plus (Mike Hogewood, Jay Sonnhalter) Radio: 107.5 The Game & The Gamecock Radio Network (Derek Scott and Tommy Moody) COLUMBIA, S.C. --…

No. 4 Tigers to Play Charleston Southern on Tuesday Night

CLEMSON, S.C. - The Tigers host Charleston Southern on Tuesday night.   GAME SETUP • Who - Charleston Southern (16-14) vs. Clemson (28-5) • Rankings - CSU - NR; CU - No. 5 BA, No. 4 CB, No. 4 USA •…

Tebow hits again in Fireflies win Monday

[gtxvideo vid='Bgi9YsRx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Bgi9YsRx.jpg' vtitle='Tebow hits again in Fireflies win'] COLUMBIA, S.C. – Colin Holderman (W, 1-0) dazzled in his first start for the Fireflies. The righty logged six shutout innings with 11 strikeouts. The 3-0 win over Hickory (1-4) gives…

Tyler Johnson set to return just in the nick of time

[gtxvideo vid='vEKkEjnt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vEKkEjnt.jpg' vtitle='Tyler Johnson returns just in the nick of time'] After losing two of three from the Vanderbilt Commodores, USC needed something positive to go their way. On Monday, the Gamecocks received the news they'd hoped for all…

Xavier Thomas responds to critical Gamecock fans

[gtxvideo vid='3g0jCZJf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3g0jCZJf.jpg' vtitle='Xavier Tzhomas'] Many consider Xavier Thomas the #1 recruit for the class of 2018, but don't tell the Gamecocks that anymore. Thomas made it seem to the coaches at USC he'd choose Carolina over Clemson, but last…

RBC Heritage week officially begins with ceremonial cannon blast

[gtxvideo vid='uEFEaPIB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uEFEaPIB.jpg' vtitle='RBC Heritage week officially begins with ceremonial cannon'] South Carolina's only PGA Tour event, the RBC Heritage, kicked off its festivities early Monday morning. The famous cannon blast tee shot, signaling the start of the week, was…

Former Gamecock Jackie Bradley placed on DL

Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, in Cleveland.…

Tebow, Fireflies look to tie club record Monday night

HOT START: The Fireflies aim for their fifth straight win against the Hickory Crawdads. With a win tonight, it would match the club’s longest winning steak from the 2016 inaugural season (8/19/16-8/23/16). During this four-game stretch to start this year,…

Barnes Named ACC Co-Pitcher-of-the-Week

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Junior lefthander Charlie Barnes was named ACC Co-Pitcher-of-the-Week, announced Monday by the league office. Barnes received his first career weekly honor by the ACC along with Wake Forest righthander Parker Dunshee. It marked the fourth week in…

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