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Tippett Tanks: Freshman's 3-run home run lifts USC past Auburn

Will Tippett’s three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh lifted the University of South Carolina baseball team to an 8-7 win over Auburn Sunday afternoon (April 30) at Founders Park, taking the final game of the three-game set vs. the Tigers.

Trio of Tigers selected Saturday, Clemson places six in 2023 NFL Draft

Defensive end K.J. Henry, offensive lineman Jordan McFadden and tight end Davis Allen were all selected on Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday, giving Clemson six total selections over the three-day draft. Clemson’s six selections in 2023 tied for the most in the ACC and tied for fifth among all programs.

Gobourne throws no-hitter as Gamecocks run-rule No. 17 Auburn

Senior Donnie Gobourne threw a no-hitter and sophomore Giulia Desiderio drove in five runs to power the South Carolina softball team (33-16, 8-12) to an 8-0 five-inning, run-rule victory on Senior Day over No. 17 Auburn (36-15, 12-8) Saturday afternoon (Apr. 29).

Gamecocks Drop Saturday Matinee to Auburn, 9-5

Cole Messina drove in four runs but the University of South Carolina baseball team fell for the second straight day to Auburn in a 9-5 decision Saturday afternoon (April 29) at Founders Park.

Simpson selected by Ravens on day 2 of 2023 NFL Draft

Linebacker Trenton Simpson became Clemson’s third pick of the 2023 NFL Draft upon being selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round (No. 86 overall) on Friday. Including the selections of Myles Murphy and Bryan Bresee in the first round, Clemson produced three Top 100 selections in a draft for the sixth time in the last eight years.

Gamecocks fall to Auburn Friday, 8-3

The University of South Carolina baseball team dropped an 8-3 decision to Auburn Friday night (April 28) in the start of a three-game SEC series at Founders Park.

Clemson's Murphy, Bresee selected back-to-back in first round of 2023 NFL Draft

Clemson’s defensive line produced a pair of picks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday evening, as the Cincinnati Bengals selected defensive end Myles Murphy with the No. 28 overall selection and the New Orleans Saints added defensive tackle Bryan Bresee one pick later with the No. 29 overall selection.

Gamecocks pick up commitment from Vandy transfer

South Carolina men’s basketball announced the addition of forward Myles Stute on Tuesday. Stute, a 6-7 forward from Washington, D.C., brings a wealth of experience as a two-year starter at Vanderbilt.

Gamecocks to retire jersey of former pitcher Kip Bouknight

The University of South Carolina athletic department will retire the jersey of Kip Bouknight prior to the Gamecocks’ April 28 game against Auburn. First pitch between the Gamecocks and Tigers is set for 7 p.m. at Founders Park.

Petry named SEC Freshman of the Week

University of South Carolina freshman outfielder Ethan Petry has been named the Southeastern Conference’s Freshman of the Week, the league office announced this afternoon (Monday, April 24). Petry earns Freshman of the Week honors for the fourth time this season.

Clemson sweeps Wolfpack with 8-5 Win

Clemson scored five runs in the third inning and totaled 15 hits in the game in its 8-5 victory over NC State at Doak Field on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers, who swept the series 3-0, improved to 25-16 overall and 9-9 in the ACC. The Wolfpack dropped to 25-14 overall and 8-12 in ACC play.

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