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So happy together: Syracuse transfer Joseph Girard III helps lead Clemson to Sweet 16

Joseph Girard III has accomplished leading Clemson into the NCAA Tournament’s second weekend for the first time since 2018.

Louisville tabs Charleston’s Pat Kelsey to become Cardinals’ head coach, AP source says

Louisville has reached an agreement with College of Charleston coach Pat Kelsey to become the Cardinals’ next men’s basketball coach, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.

Former Gamecock agrees to terms with Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have bolstered their pass rush, agreeing to terms on Wednesday with veteran free agent Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 draft.

Paopao adds maturity and sharpshooting to South Carolina's perfect season

South Carolina was a team high on talent but low on experience last summer. Te-Hina Paopao brought both to the Gamecocks for a season that's just four victories away from perfection.

Shawn Poppie named Clemson Women's Basketball Head Coach

Shawn Poppie has been named the eighth head women’s basketball coach at Clemson University, athletic director Graham Neff announced on Tuesday afternoon. The move was approved by the Board of Trustees Compensation Committee. Clemson will hold a formal introduction in…

March Madness: 3 perfect brackets remain entering Sweet 16

Three contestants in the ESPN Tournament Challenge went through the first two rounds of women's NCAA Tournament without any misses.

USC's leading scorer Johnson to enter transfer portal

South Carolina leading scorer Meechie Johnson is entering the transfer portal, just days after leading the Gamecocks to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years.

Paris Named Finalist for Naismith National Coach of the Year

Head coach Lamont Paris was named one of four finalists for the 2024 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year on Monday The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced.

Staley Named Naismith Coach of the Year Finalist

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley is one of four finalists for 2024 Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.

New rules empowering players have coaches frustrated, contemplating the future of their profession

Before the NCAA Tournament began last week, the portal opened up and the floodgate was open: Some 748 Division I men and 594 Division I women entered in just the first week, even while many teams were still playing games.

No. 6 Tigers outlast No. 3 Bears, 72-64, to advance to Sweet 16

The sixth-seeded Clemson University Men’s Basketball program never trailed, leading by as many as 15 points and holding on late, advancing to the fifth NCAA Sweet Sixteen in program history after a 72-64 victory over No. 3 Baylor (24-11) at FedEx Forum in the West Region.

No. 3 Tigers overcome 11-2 deficit to sweep No. 7 Seminoles

No. 3 Clemson overcame an 11-2 deficit with a five-run sixth inning and six-run seventh inning, capped by Blake Wright’s go-ahead grand slam, in its 14-12 victory over No. 7 Florida State at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Pitzer's strong start lifts baseball to sweep of Vanderbilt

Tyler Pitzer struck out nine without allowing an earned run and Gamecock baseball belted three home runs as the Gamecocks swept Vanderbilt in a 10-2 win Sunday afternoon (March 24) at Founders Park.

Fulwiley leads South Carolina to 10th Straight Sweet 16

Freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley had 20 points including four 3-pointers, Kamilla Cardoso had a double-double in her return from a one-game suspension and unbeaten South Carolina powered into its 10th straight Sweet 16.

No. 3 Clemson scores eight in the ninth, defeat No. 7 Seminoles in GM2 of doubleheader

Jacob Hinderleider’s two-out, run-scoring single capped No. 3 Clemson’s eight-run ninth inning in its 9-8 walkoff victory over No. 7 Florida State in the second game of a doubleheader at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday.

Gamecocks sweep double dip over Vanderbilt

The University of South Carolina baseball team swept a doubleheader with Vanderbilt, winning the first game 8-4 followed by an 8-3 win in game two in the SEC home opener Saturday afternoon (March 23) at Founders Park.

Border battle for Gamecocks in NCAA second round

No. 1 South Carolina hosts border rival North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sun., Mar. 24. Tipoff from Colonial Life Arena is set for 1 p.m. on ABC.

Cougars end season in NCAA first round

The No. 13 College of Charleston men's basketball team fell to No. 4 Alabama 109-96 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to conclude the 2023-24 season.

No more March Madness for New Mexico as Clemson ousts popular Lobos 77-56

Chase Hunter scored 21 points and sixth-seeded Clemson ended No. 11 seed New Mexico's hopes of repeating the Mountain West's run in the NCAA Tournament, beating the Lobos 77-56 on Friday.

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No. 1 seed South Carolina women blow past Presbyterian 91-39 to begin March Madness run

Chloe Kitts tied her career high with 21 points on 9-of-9 shooting as No. 1 overall seed South Carolina easily overcame the absence of starters Kamilla Cardoso and Bree Hall to beat No. 16 seed Presbyterian 91-39 in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Friday.