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Friedrich, O’Keefe Fall in NCAA Singles First Round

ATHENS, Ga. (USC SID) – South Carolina men’s tennis juniors Gabriel Friedrich (49) and Harrison O’Keefe (71) fell in the First Round of the NCAA Singles Championships at the Dan McGill Tennis Center in Athens, Ga., on Wednesday. Friedrich played…

Leandro leads Wolves into national quarterfinals

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Newberry) – For the second time in history, Newberry will advance to the match play portion of the NCAA Division II National Championships and finish among the nation’s top five schools by virtue of a sixth-place finish in the stroke play…

Former Gamecock assistant named Old Dominion head coach

NORFOLK, Va. (ODU Athletics) – Nikki McCray-Penson has been named the seventh head coach of the Old Dominion women's basketball program, ODU Athletic Director Dr. Wood Selig announced on Wednesday. "I welcome Nikki McCray-Penson, her husband Thomas, and their son,…

Fireflies split doubleheader with RiverDogs Wednesday

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies PR) – Jordan Humphreys pitched a complete game shutout in game one on Wednesday and the Fireflies split a doubleheader with the RiverDogs at Spirit Communications Park. Humphreys led Columbia to a 3-0 victory before Charleston bounced…

Sun Belt Conference Rearranges Conference Tournament

Sun Belt Conference and Georgia Southern officials met this morning to evaluate the field conditions at the facility and after further evaluation no games will be played before 12 p.m. ET, at which time, games will be played at both…

(14) Clemson loses late to Duke, 6-3 in ACC Tournament

LOUISVILLE, KY. (CAC) - Michael Smiciklas’ check-swing, run-scoring double in the eighth inning broke a 3-3 tie and lifted Duke to a 6-3 victory over No. 14 Clemson in the ACC Tournament at Louisville Slugger Field on Tuesday night. The Blue…

Rain postpones Tuesday night's Fireflies game

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — For a second straight night, rain has prevented the start of Columbia’s series with Charleston. Tuesday’s game at Spirit Communications Park is postponed due to rain. The Fireflies will make up tonight’s game tomorrow (Wednesday,…

Fireflies face RiverDogs tonight at 7 p.m.

UMBRELLA: Columbia’s game on Monday against Charleston was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up on June 10 as part of a doubleheader. ABOUT LAST GAME: Mother Nature also played a significant…

Dambaugh, Olarra Receive All-America Honors From WGCA

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s golf standouts Katelyn Dambaugh and Ainhoa Olarra both received All-America honors from the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA), the organization announced Tuesday afternoon at the NCAA Championship. Dambaugh was named to the…

Grantham Withdraws from NBA Draft, Returning to Clemson

(WOLO) - Clemson forward Donte Grantham announced on social media Tuesday that he's removing himself from the NBA Draft pool, returning for his senior season. The Martinsburg, WV native didn't sign with an agent, allowing him to come back and play…

Four Gamecocks Named to Athlon's Preseason All-SEC Teams

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Athlon Sports has released its 2017 SEC preseason all-conference teams. The national publication has recognized four Gamecocks among its first three squads. Junior wide receiver Deebo Samuel was named to the list twice, earning first…

Blanton Announces Next Step In Career

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - University of South Carolina rising junior guard TeMarcus Blanton has announced that he will no longer play basketball for the Gamecocks. Blanton, who suffered a serious hip injury during preseason of his freshman year at…

Gamecocks open SEC Tournament in Hoover Tuesday

Date: Tuesday May 23 First Pitch: 10:30 a.m. ET Location: Columbia, S.C. Stadium: Hoover Metropolitan Stadium Television/Video: SEC Network (Dave Neal, Gabe Gross and Kris Budden) Radio: 107.5 The Game & The Gamecock Radio Network (Derek Scott and Tommy Moody)…

Gamecocks' Match Play Bid at NCAA Championship Falls Short

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (USC SID) – South Carolina’s bid for a match-play berth at the 2017 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship fell short Monday after the Gamecocks finished just outside the top eight at Rich Harvest Farms. Carolina, which posted a…

Clemson faces Duke in ACC Tournament Tuesday

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - The Tigers head to Louisville, Ky., for the 44th ACC Tournament as the No. 5 seed.   TOURNAMENT SETUP • Who (Tuesday) - Duke (28-27) vs. Clemson (39-17) • Who (Friday) - Clemson (39-17) vs. Virginia (41-13)…

Clemson finishes 20th at NCAA national tournament

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Alice Hewson made an eagle three on her final hole of the year to bring Clemson to a tie with fifth-ranked Florida State for 20th place in the final round of stroke play at the 2017…

Fireflies postpone Monday’s game due to rain

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies PR) — Monday’s game at Spirit Communications Park between the Fireflies and the Charleston RiverDogs has been postponed due to rain. The Fireflies will make up tonight’s game on Saturday, June 10, as part of a doubleheader…

Gamecock Center Alan Knott Named to Rimington Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina fifth-year senior Alan Knott has been named to the Rimington Trophy 2017 Spring Watch List, it was announced today. Knott, a 6-4, 274-pounder from Tyrone, Ga., has played in 35 contests…

Tigers No. 14 In Coaches Poll

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC)- The Tigers were ranked as high as No. 14 in the USA Today coaches poll, released Monday. Clemson (39-17, 17-13 ACC) was also ranked No. 17 by both Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball and No. 18 by D1Baseball.…

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