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Tigers drop Super Regional opener to Sooners

The No. 16 seed Clemson Tigers went hit-for-hit with the No. 1 seeded Oklahoma Sooners, but ultimately dropped the opening game of the 2023 Norman Super Regional, 9-2.

Johnson announces his return to USC

Meechie Johnson announced his return to South Carolina basketball for the 2023-24' season, after withdrawing from the NBA Draft.

Gamecocks open SEC Tournament play with shut out of Georgia, 9-0

James Hicks struck out six in 6.2 scoreless innings and the University of South Carolina baseball team belted out 12 hits in a 9-0 win over Georgia to open play in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Tuesday morning (May 23) at the Hoover Met.

Cannarella named ACC Freshman-of-the-year

Cam Cannarella was named ACC Freshman-of-the-Year, announced Monday by the ACC. Cannarella is Clemson’s fourth ACC Freshman-of-the-Year, joining Matthew LeCroy (1995), Patrick Boyd (1998) and Seth Beer (2016).

Gamecocks' Messina, Petry receive All-SEC honors

University of South Carolina sophomore catcher Cole Messina and freshman outfielder Ethan Petry both were named to the All-Southeastern Conference First Team while Petry was named to the league’s Freshman All-SEC team, the SEC announced this afternoon (Monday, May 22).

Schedule set for 2023 ACC Baseball Championship

Pairings and game times have been set for the 2023 Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Championship, which gets underway Tuesday at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, North Carolina.

Historic season comes to close with final day split in Southeast Regional

The historic 2023 season for the No. 8 Newberry College baseball team came to a close on Saturday, May 20 as they were knocked out of the NCAA Southeast Regional Tournament by the Crusaders of Belmont Abbey by a score of 10-9 after they qualified for the championship series with a 10-9 win over the Braves of UNC Pembroke earlier in the day.

Clark, Cagle homer as Clemson tops Auburn

The Clemson Tigers plated five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to help propel them to a 7-0 victory against the Auburn Tigers in the second game of the 2023 Clemson Regional.

Gamecocks split double dip vs. Tennessee to end regular season

The University of South Carolina baseball team split a doubleheader with Tennessee on the final day of the regular season Saturday afternoon (May 20) at Founders Park. The Gamecocks won the opener, 6-1, behind a five-run sixth inning and a solid performance on the mound by Jack Mahoney before falling in the nightcap, 12-1.

Tigers dominate opening game of Regionals

Clemson plated 17 runs on 14 hits to open the 2023 Clemson Regional in a dominant fashion against UNC Greensboro with a 17-2 five-inning victory.

Gamecocks fall to Tennessee on Friday night, 5-0

Tennessee’s Andrew Lindsey went 8.1 innings and allowed just three hits as the Volunteers took a 5-0 win over the University of South Carolina baseball team Friday night (May 19) to start a three-game series at Founders Park.

Messina, Petry named semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy

University of South Carolina baseball sophomore Cole Messina and freshman Ethan Petry have been named two of 60 semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association in conjunction with the Dick Howser Trophy committee announced this afternoon (Friday, May 19).

Gamecocks fall to No. 3 Arkansas, 5-1

Arkansas’ Hunter Hollan pitched a complete game for No. 3 Arkansas as the Razorbacks took the three-game series with a 5-1 win over the No. 6 University of South Carolina baseball team Sunday afternoon (May 14) at Baum-Walker Stadium.

Clemson scores late to down Hokies, 9-8

Will Taylor’s infield single scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Tigers tacked on four more runs in the frame in No. 10 Clemson’s 9-8 victory over Virginia Tech at English Field on Saturday night.

Men’s tennis books ticket to first NCAA Quarterfinals since 1989

No. 8 South Carolina men’s tennis defeated No. 9 Tennessee in Knoxville 4-2 on Saturday to advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the first time since 1989. The Gamecocks took the doubles point and secured wins on three singles courts in the victory.

Jones career-high 10 K's performance spoiled in Gamecocks loss

Eli Jones struck out a career high 10 in five-plus innings of work, but Arkansas scored one in the sixth and two in the seventh in a 4-1 win over the University of South Carolina baseball team Friday night (May 12) at Baum-Walker Stadium.

Fabian’s home run powers Gamecocks to SEC Championship Game

The South Carolina softball team (37-19) continued its flair for the dramatic in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament Friday afternoon (May 12), as for the third day in-a-row, the Gamecocks won in their final at-bat to take down No. 3 seed Auburn (40-17) 3-2.

Tigers Fall in ACC Semifinals to No. 2 Duke

The No. 3 seeded Tigers fell 2-0 to the No. 2 seeded Duke Blue Devils in the semifinals of the ACC Championship. Following the loss, Clemson drops to 46-9 overall, while Duke improves to 45-9.

Cooper, Kitts invited to USA U19 National Team trials

South Carolina freshmen Talaysia Cooper and Chloe Kitts are two of the 24 athletes expected to participate in the 2023 USA Women’s U19 National Team trials May 12-15 in Colorado Springs, USA Basketball announced today.

Gamecocks take down No. 4 Tennessee to cap off regular season

Riley Blampied went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and Marissa Gonzalez hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh, as the South Carolina softball team (34-19, 9-15) took down No. 4 Tennessee (41-8, 19-5) 4-2 to cap off the regular season Sunday afternoon (May 7).

No. 18 Clemson Sweeps No. 22 Cardinals with 7-3 win

Junior lefthander Caden Grice pitched 6.1 effective innings with 11 strikeouts to lead No. 18 Clemson to a 7-3 victory over No. 22 Louisville at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Gamecocks roll into Sweet 16 with second-round win over FSU

The No. 8 University of South Carolina men’s tennis team posted a hard-fought 4-1 win over No. 18 Florida State in the second round of the NCAA Championships, held at the Carolina Tennis Center on Saturday afternoon.

No. 18 Tigers edge No. 22 Louisville, 4-3

No. 18 Clemson broke a 1-1 tie with three runs in the seventh inning in its 4-3 victory over No. 22 Louisville at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

No. 18 Clemson rallies past No. 22 Louisville, 6-3

No. 18 Clemson overcame a 3-1 deficit with two runs in the sixth inning to tie the score and three runs in the seventh inning to take the lead in its 6-3 victory over No. 22 Louisville at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday afternoon.

Gamecocks storm into NCAA Second Round

No. 8 South Carolina men’s tennis powered out a 4-0 win over South Carolina State in NCAA Championships first-round action Friday afternoon at Carolina Tennis Center.

South Carolina adds Sakima Walker, nation's No.1 JUCO player

South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Sakima Walker will join the Gamecocks as a transfer from Northwest Florida State College. She is eligible to play for the 2023-24 academic year and has up to two years of eligibility.

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.

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.

Fireflies win it, 6-5, in 11 innings

Levi Usher hit a sacrifice fly to score Erick Peña in the 11th to earn the Columbia Fireflies’ second walk-off winner of the series as Columbia beat Fayetteville 6-5 Saturday night at Segra Park. 

Gamecocks complete sweep of No. 3 Florida

The University of South Carolina baseball team completed a three-game sweep of No. 3 Florida with a 7-5 win on Saturday afternoon (April 22) at Founders Park. Carolina improved its record to 34-6 overall and 13-4 in the SEC.

Gamecocks' Wimmer named to Brooks Wallace Award Watch List

University of South Carolina shortstop Braylen Wimmer has been named to the Brooks Wallace Award Watch List, the College Baseball Foundation announced Tuesday (April 18). The Brooks Wallace Award is given to the top Division I shortstop in the country.

Gamecock Gala held Monday night

Aliyah Boston from women’s basketball captured both the Female Athlete of the Year and the prestigious President’s Award.

Gamecocks open homestand Tuesday Night vs. CSU

The University of South Carolina baseball team starts a seven-game homestand on Tuesday night (April 18) as the Gamecocks welcome Charleston Southern to Founders Park. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.

Gobourne selected in 2023 WPF Draft by OKC Spark

South Carolina softball pitcher Donnie Gobourne was selected with the 17th overall pick by the Oklahoma City Spark in the 2023 Women’s Professional Fastpitch draft Monday night (Apr. 17).

USC Softball sweeps No. 23 Texas A&M on run-rule walk-off win

The South Carolina softball team (30-12, 7-8) completed its SEC sweep over No. 23 Texas A&M Sunday afternoon (Apr. 16), with an 8-0 run-rule walk-off win. It’s Carolina’s first SEC series sweep over a ranked opponent since taking down No. 23 Mississippi State April 27-29, 2018.

USC Black defeats Garnet in annual Spring game

D.J. Twitty’s 3-yard plunge up the middle in the second overtime lifted the Black team to a 19-17 win over Garnet in front of a record crowd estimated at 51,000 in South Carolina’s annual spring game held Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.

Petry sets freshman home run record in loss at Vanderbilt

The University of South Carolina baseball team fell, 6-4, to Vanderbilt Sunday afternoon (April 16) at Hawkins Field. Vanderbilt took the weekend series two games to one in South Carolina’s first series loss of the season.

Garnet & Black Spring Game Today

South Carolina’s annual Garnet & Black Spring Football Game will take place at 7 pm today, April 15, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.

Gamecocks and Irish to make history in Paris

Former Women’s Basketball National Champions South Carolina and Notre Dame will make history on Mon., Nov. 6, 2023, when the two launch the 2023-24 NCAA basketball season in Paris. It will mark the first time an NCAA regular-season basketball game has been played on Parisian soil.

Woods extends Masters cut streak to record-tying 23 straight

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods can thank good friend Justin Thomas for helping the five-time champion extend his streak of consecutive cuts made at the Masters to a record-tying 23 on Saturday. Woods was in danger of missing it…

Koepka leading Rahm by 4 on a short Saturday at the Masters

Koepka, who began the third round with a two-shot lead over Rahm, extended it to four shots when the Spaniard made consecutive bogeys. They made it to the seventh green, already filled with tiny pools of water, before play was suspended for the day.

Gamecocks fall to LSU on Friday, 8-7

LSU tied the game in the eighth on a Gavin Dugas grand slam and took the lead in the ninth after a Cade Beloso single as the Tigers defeated the University of South Carolina baseball team, 8-7, Friday afternoon (April 7) at Founders Park.

Petry drives in eight as Gamecocks best No. 1 LSU

Ethan Petry belted two home runs and drove in eight as the University of South Carolina baseball team defeated No. 1 LSU, 13-5, Thursday night (April 6) at Founders Park. The Gamecocks improved to 9-1 in the SEC with the win.

Wild extra inning opening night ends in, 9-8, Loss

The Columbia Fireflies scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth to force extras, but couldn’t come away with a win as they fell to the GreenJackets 9-8 on Opening Night at Segra Park Thursday. 

Tigers trounce Georgia Tech, 14-5

The Clemson Tigers scored four runs in the fifth inning and seven runs in the sixth inning to defeat Georgia Tech 14-5 at Russ Chandler Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers improved to 15-10 overall and 2-4 in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets, who won the series 2-1, fell to 16-8 overall and 5-4 in ACC play.

Tigers announce 2023 football schedule

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Benedict College Tigers have announced their 2023 football schedule, which will feature the SIAC defending champions playing nine games, including five at home. The season will kick off on Sept. 2 against Shaw in the Carolinas…

Petry named SEC freshman of the week

University of South Carolina outfielder Ethan Petry has been named the Southeastern Conference Baseball Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced this afternoon (Monday, March 20).

Staley named Naismith Coach of the Year finalist

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley is one of four for the 2023 Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year award, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. The two-time winner of the award (2020, 2022), she is a finalist for the sixth time in the last 10 seasons.

Gamecocks Sweep Georgia in 7-Inning Victory

 For the second straight game, the University of South Carolina baseball team earned a run-rule win over Georgia, defeating the Bulldogs 12-1 in seven innings to sweep the three-game road series that started SEC play.

Gamecocks complete sweep of Bethune-Cookman with pair of wins

The University of South Carolina baseball team completed a three-game sweep of Bethune-Cookman with a pair of wins on Saturday afternoon (March 11) at Founders Park. The Gamecocks won the first contest 8-5 and took the nightcap 10-3.

Amick’s Walkoff grand slam lifts Tigers over Georgia State, 9-8

Billy Amick’s grand slam, his first career home run, with two outs in the ninth inning lifted Clemson to a 9-8 walkoff win over Georgia State at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 lead in the series, improved to 8-6, while the Panthers fell to 9-5.

AP sources: Panthers acquire No. 1 overall pick from Bears

The Panthers have traded up to acquire the No. 1 overall pick in the draft from the Chicago Bears in exchange for Carolina’s No. 9 and No. 61 overall picks in 2023, a first-round pick in 2024, a second-round pick in 2025 and star wide receiver D.J. Moore, two people familiar with the deal said Friday.

Charleston rides Larson to CAA title over UNC Wilmington

Ryan Larson scored 23 points and his effort at both of ends of the floor late helped send Charleston past upset-minded UNC Wilmington 63-58 on Tuesday night in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament championship and clinch an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Gamecocks pick up Tuesday night win over The Citadel

The University of South Carolina baseball team received stellar pitching from three arms and the offense belted four home runs in an 8-1 win over The Citadel Tuesday night (March 7) at Founders Park.

Clemson outlasts Buccaneers, 4-1

Caden Grice, Joe Allen and Jackson Lindley combined to limit East Tennessee State to one run on six hits in Clemson’s 4-1 victory at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

NCAA Selection Show FAMdemonium is Back

South Carolina women’s basketball invites fans to FAMdemonium at Colonial Life Arena on Sun., March 12. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the event, which features food trucks, photo ops around the concourse and a performance art creation by Jared Emerson ahead of the NCAA Selection Show airing at 8 p.m. Admission to the event is free with general admission seating.

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