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Tusculum blanks Newberry, 14-0 Saturday

A dominant afternoon by the Tusculum defense neutralized another impressive defensive day for Newberry, lifting the Pioneers to a 14-0 win over Newberry on Homecoming Saturday in east Tennessee.

Fumble recovery in end zone helps Bethune-Cookman win 28-26

Akevious Williams scored two touchdowns, Tydarius Peters forced a fumble in the end zone on a conversion run and Bethune-Cookman defeated South Carolina State 28-26 Saturday, for its third straight win.

Gamecocks fall to No. 22 Texas A&M, 26-23

In quarterback Jake Bentley's first game back in two weeks, the Gamecocks fell to the No. 22 Texas A&M Aggies, 26-23.

Clemson tops Georgia Southern, 8-3 in baseball scrimmage

Davis Sharpe and Logan Davidson both had two extra-base hits to lead Clemson to an 8-3 victory over Georgia Southern at SRP Park in a 10-inning scrimmage on Saturday afternoon.

SC State hosts Bethune-Cookman Saturday

This week's game will be between host SC State Bulldogs (1-4, 1-1 MEAC) and the visiting Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman (3-3, 1-1 MEAC).

Jake Bentley looks to take step forward against No. 22 Texas A&M

South Carolina signal-caller Jake Bentley knows he has room to improve midway through the season.

Gamecocks end in 0-0 draw against No. 12 Vanderbilt

No. 9 South Carolina women's soccer (11-2-1, 5-1-1 SEC) ended in a draw 0-0 for the first time this season against No. 12 Vanderbilt (13-1-1, 6-0-1 SEC) on Friday night. In the tie, junior goalkeeper Mikayla Krzeczowski tied the SEC record for career shutouts at 33.

Alshon Jeffery catches two touchdown passes in Eagles win over Giants

All the Philadelphia Eagles needed to get over their Super Bowl hangover was a little more urgency, some big plays — and a timely game against the New York Giants.

Will Muschamp names Jake Bentley starting QB for Texas A&M game

On his weekly call-in radio show, Gamcecock football coach Will Muschamp named third-year quarterback Jake Bentley the starter over Michael Scarnecchia for Saturday's game against No. 22 Texas A&M.

Newberry basketball announces 2018-19 schedule

Newberry men's basketball has announced its 28-game slate for the upcoming 2018-19 season. The Wolves will play 20 South Atlantic Conference games over the course of the regular season.

Gamecocks release uniform combo for Texas A&M game

USC released its uniform combination for Saturday's game against No. 22 Texas A&M.

Dabo Swinney named to 2018 Dodd Trophy midseason watch list

Officials from the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl released the midseason watch list for the 2018 Dodd Trophy. The list includes 17 of the nation’s top college football coaches representing six conferences and Notre Dame.

Michael Scarnecchia defends Jake Bentley's performances this season

This week, Will Muschamp announced Jake Bentley as the starter for this Saturday's game against No. 22 Texas A&M (if he's healthy after a knee sprain sidelined him against Missouri). Backup Michael Scarnecchia was brilliant in Carolina's 37-35 win, which caused a little more talk about a "quarterback competition".

SC State to face Coastal in exhibition game for hurricane relief

Coastal Carolina fans can get an early look at the men’s basketball team when they host South Carolina State Oct. 27 in an exhibition game at the HTC Center. The opening tip has been set for 3 p.m.

ESPN: Ex-Clemson QB to visit ACC school Saturday

According to a report from ESPN Wednesday night, ex-Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant could be interested in transferring to another ACC school.

Former Clemson star signed by OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed forward Donte Grantham, guard Scotty Hopson and forward Dez Wells, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Brownell: Disappointed in ex-Tigers’ part in corruption case

Clemson coach Brad Brownell says he is disappointed in former Tiger Jaron Blossomgame, whose name appeared in documents during an ongoing college basketball corruption trial.

Brian Bowen's father: Louisville assistant gave cash

The father of a blue-chip college basketball recruit testified Tuesday that an assistant coach at the University of Louisville gave him a secret payment of $1,300 as part of a deal to get the son to sign with the school.

UNC coach Roy Williams "dumbfounded" after NCAA shuts down USC-UNC hurricane relief game

North Carolina and South Carolina agreed to a proposed exhibition basketball game with proceeds going directly to the victims of Hurricane Florence that ravaged both states, but the NCAA shot the proposal down.The two squads had already agreed to the exhibition game in Charlotte, but the NCAA disallowed it. On Tuesday, UNC coach Roy Williams blasted the NCAA.