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Martin Backs Thornwell for SEC Player of the Year Award

[gtxvideo vid='p6BPDckI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/p6BPDckI.jpg' vtitle='Martin Backs Thornwell for SEC Player of the Year Award'] The SEC named Gamecock guard Sindarius Thornwell the league's Player of the Week today, but the big news: Thornwell is still being considered for the conference's Player…

Everything You Need to Know about USC vs. UConn

[gtxvideo vid='VoBMgE55' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VoBMgE55.jpg' vtitle='Everything You Need to Know about USC vs. UConn'] Tonight against the top-ranked UConn Huskies, the Gamecocks won't try to be perfect to beat perfect. UConn has won 99-straight games, but have to go through sixth-ranked USC…

Gamecocks still no. 6, UConn top dog in AP poll

NEW YORK (AP) -- UConn continues its run at No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll, while Drake earns its first ranking since 2001. The Huskies have won 99 consecutive games and remain the unanimous choice atop the…

AP Poll: Gamecocks drop to no. 21, Gonzaga still on top

Gonzaga is No. 1 for the third straight week in The Associated Press college basketball poll. The Zags (26-0), the lone unbeaten team in Division I, received 60 first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel on Monday. Villanova (24-2),…

Will Muschamp announces staff changes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina head football coach Will Muschamp has made several changes to the program’s support staff, it was announced today. Coach Muschamp has named Matt Lindsey as the program’s Director of Player Personnel,…

Woolbright becomes Lexington High athletic director, head football coach

LEXINGTON, S.C. (SCHSL) — During a February 11, 2017 special board workshop, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hire of William Perry Woolbright as Lexington High School athletic director and head football coach. Woolbright joins…

Sindarius Thornwell Named SEC Player of the Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell was named the SEC Player of the Week on Monday after averaging 36.0 points, 12.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game last week versus Alabama and at Mississippi State. The weekly…

Gamecock Gameday: Women's Hoops Set for Battle at No. 1 UConn

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- No. 6/6 South Carolina steps out of SEC action to start this week, traveling to No. 1/1 UConn for their third Big Monday game on ESPN2 this season. The Gamecocks (21-2, 10-1 SEC) are looking to continue their…

Joe Moglia Gets Lombardi Honor from Rotary Club of Houston

HOUSTON – Coastal Carolina head football coach Joe Moglia was named the newest member of the Vince Lombardi Hall of Fame as part of the 47th Annual Rotary Lombardi Award Saturday night at the Hobby Center. First, Moglia was inducted…

Irmo's Johnson Finishes Third at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Spieth soaked up every step of scenery on the 18th hole at Pebble Beach, one of the prettiest places in golf and even more spectacular on a Sunday when the only work left is…

USC Baseball Plays Last Preseason Scrimmage

[gtxvideo vid='1M8kJUku' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1M8kJUku.jpg' vtitle='USC Baseball Plays Last Preseason Scrimmage'] Go time is just days away for the Gamecocks, who celebrate Opening Day to the 2017 campaign on Friday, starting a three-game set against UNC-Greensboro. Sunday served as the final scrimmage…

Gamecocks Gearing up to Try and Stop UConn's Streak

The Connecticut Huskies are receiving all the talk and hype as they go for an unprecedented 100th consecutive victory Monday night. The Carolina Gamecocks want to quiet all of it. As the two top 10 ranked…

Clemson Faces No. 16/17 Miami On the Road Sunday

Game Information: Who: Clemson Tigers (14-11, 3-9 ACC) at No. 16/17 Miami Hurricanes (18-6, 7-5 ACC) When: Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Where: Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Fla. TV: ACC Network Extra (http://es.pn/2k1njJA) Radio: CTSN, Don Munson & Kelly…

Clemson Looks to Bounce Back Against Old Dominion

MATCH INFORMATION vs. Old Dominion Who: Clemson (7-1) vs. (7-2) Old Dominion When: Sunday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. Where: Clemson, S.C. (Hoke Sloan Tennis Center) Live Stats: http://clemsontigers.com/fls/28500/tennisstats/xlive.htm CLEMSON, S.C. –  The Clemson men’s tennis team looks to return to the win column…

River Bluff Wins State Wrestling Title

[gtxvideo vid='bmcMSY4B' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bmcMSY4B.jpg' vtitle='River Bluff Wins State Wrestling Title'] River Bluff wins the first SCHSL State wrestling championship in their program's history, topping Rock Hill 31-30 Saturday night at Dreher High School. The Gators earned victories at eight different weight…

Benedict Edges Morehouse, 80-77

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Kel Robinscored a season-high 22 points, including a short jumper with 46 seconds left to give Benedict the lead, as the Tigers defeated Morehouse College 80-77 on Saturday afternoon in an SIAC basketball game. Robin's basket gave…

Newberry's Upset Bid Falls Short Against Lincoln Memorial

NEWBERRY – Lamell Washington scored 23 points to lead five players in double-figures, but the Newberry men’s basketball team’s upset bid of No. 16 Lincoln Memorial fell just short as the Railsplitters defeated the Wolves 92-85 on Saturdayafternoon at Eleazer Arena. Washington scored…

No. 19/16 Gamecocks Top Bulldogs, 77-73, In Starkville

STARKVILLE, Miss. (USC SID) -- No. 19/16 South Carolina (20-5, 10-2 SEC) notched its 20th win of the season Saturday night after topping Mississippi State (14-10, 5-7 SEC) on the road in conference play. With the victory, the Gamecocks remain…

Gamecocks Toss Third-Straight Shutout; Beat Longwood 1-0

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – A stellar defensive effort supported senior Nickie Blue’s shutout in the circle, and junior Tiara Duffy closed out the win with head’s-up baserunning, leading South Carolina (3-0) to a 1-0 win over Longwood (0-3) on…

Kennard, No. 18 Duke hold on to beat Clemson 64-62

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — No. 18 Duke spent so much energy beating its fiercest rival that it had almost none left for Clemson. The Blue Devils rode Luke Kennard's scoring and Matt Jones' defense to yet another home victory over…

#19 Gamecocks Get Mississippi State Saturday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- South Carolina aims for its 20th win of the 2016-17 campaign and its 10th win of the SEC season on Saturdaywhen it travels to face Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2).…

Carolina-Clemson Tennis Match on for Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – No. 21 South Carolina women’s tennis takes on in-state rival, Clemson, for the 52nd time on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. in Clemson, S.C. at the Clemson Indoor Tennis Center. The Gamecocks are off…

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