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No. 8 Clemson overpowers Boston College Friday to win series

No. 8 Clemson scored four runs in the first inning and three runs in the sixth inning in its 9-4 victory over Boston College at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night.

A'ja Wilson collects fourth National Player of the Year award

South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson added another national player of the year honor with the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) announced at a press conference today. The organization’s members across the nation voted on the award.

Fireflies set official 2018 roster

Former first round draft choice Anthony Kay headlines the Fireflies 2018 Opening Day roster, released by the New York Mets on Friday.

Mid-Carolina football coach, AD stepping down

Mid-Carolina High School football coach and athletics director Louie Anderson has stepped down from both positions at the school, ABC Columbia has learned.

Gamecock equestrian hosts Georgia in SEC Semifinals

The University of South Carolina equestrian team is set to host postseason competition for the first time in four years when the Gamecocks welcome the 2018 SEC Championship to OneWood Farm.

Adam Hill returns to help Gamecocks beat Tennessee, 6-1

The University of South Carolina baseball team rallied behind dominant pitching in which it only gave up two hits in game one of the series, ultimately defeating Tennessee 6-1 on Thursday night (March 29) at Founders Park. The Gamecocks improve to 15-11 (2-5 SEC) and the Volunteers fall to 17-10 (4-3 SEC).

#20 Coastal Opens Georgia Southern Series with 7-3 Win

Jason Bilous struck out a career-high 10 and three Chanticleers hit home runs to lead #20 Coastal Carolina to a 7-3 victory at Georgia Southern Thursday night at J.I. Clements Stadium.

Braves make history in comeback win over Phillies on Opening Day

Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer with two out in the ninth inning, capping the Atlanta Braves' comeback from a five-run deficit that rocked the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 Thursday and ruined the managing debut of Gabe Kapler.

No. 12 Clemson opens Boston College series with big 10-2 win

Sophomore lefthander Jacob Hennessy allowed only one hit and no earned runs in 6.0 innings pitched to lead No. 8 Clemson to a 10-2 win over Boston College at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Thursday afternoon.

A’ja Wilson wins 2018 Wade Trophy

South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson continued to collect accolades for her 2017-18 season, adding the Wade Trophy, presented annually to the NCAA Division I Player of the Year by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).

Adam Hill to start Thursday night vs. Tennessee

Sources have confirmed to ABC Columbia that Gamecock pitcher Adam Hill will start Thursday night against the Tennessee Volunteers.

A'ja Wilson collects another National Player of the Year award

South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson was named Associated Press National Player of the Year, the media organization announced today after a vote of selected writers from across the country. Wilson’s unprecedented career with the Gamecocks culminated in her becoming the first in program history to capture national player of the year honors from multiple organizations.

Braves set opening day roster

The final roster includes 12 pitchers, three catchers, five infielders and five outfielders.

Frank Booker set to compete in 3X3U National Championship in San Antonio

Graduate transfer guard Frank Booker is set to compete in the 3X3U National Championship in San Antonio this week, with competition set for March 30-April 1 at St. Mary’s University’s Bill Greehey Arena.

Gamecocks prepare for Garnet and Black game

The University of South Carolina football team will hold its annual Garnet & Black Spring Game on Saturday, March 31. Admission is free for the nooncontest at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.

Gamecocks host three-game series vs. Tennessee

The University of South Carolina baseball team gets back into conference play this week with a three-game series against Tennessee at Founders Park.

Clemson holds second spring scrimmage

All four Clemson quarterbacks threw at least one touchdown pass in a 90-minute scrimmage at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday.

Newberry announces 2018 football schedule

Head coach Todd Knight has announced Newberry’s 11-game schedule for the 2018 season that features five home games and a September meeting with a Division I institution for the fourth time in five seasons.

Hill's status for Thursday's Tennessee opener still in question

Adam Hill remains optimistic about returning to the mound for South Carolina's upcoming series against Tennessee, but the Gamecocks ace could not confirm on Wednesday if he'd take the mound Thursday for his start.

Wilson Selected As Wooden Award Finalist

South Carolina senior All-American forward A’ja Wilson has been named a finalist for the 2018 John R. Wooden Award, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced Wednesday night during a 30-minute telecast on ESPNU.

Gamecocks shut out Furman for fifth-straight win

Fresh off an SEC Player of the Week honor, No. 8 South Carolina softball’s Tiara Duffy blasted a triple off the wall in centerfield with two outs in the bottom of the fourth to lift the Gamecocks to a 1-0 win over Furman on Wednesday at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field.