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Gamecock Signee Edwards Gatorade National Player of the Year

South Carolina women’s’ basketball signee Joyce Edwards was named the 2023-24 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year, the organization announced today. WNBA All-Star Satou Sabally surprised Edwards with the trophy presentation at Camden High School this morning.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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. 23 Gamecocks take down rival Tigers in 12 innings

The 23rd ranked South Carolina softball team (22-7) took down rival and 11th ranked Clemson (21-7) 6-4 Wednesday night (March 20) in 12 innings. The Gamecocks take the early advantage to earning the point for the Palmetto Series Presented by the South Carolina Education Lottery.

Cardoso, Paopao named AP All-Americans

South Carolina women’s basketball seniors Kamilla Cardoso and Te-Hina Paopao earned All-America honors from the Associated Press.

Staley Named USBWA National Coach of the Year

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley earned National Coach of the Year honors from the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, the organization announced Monday

SC WBB forward entering transfer portal

University of South Carolina head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley announced Monday that freshman forward Shahnya Jah has entered the transfer portal.

Blue Hose face Sacred Heart in the NCAA Tournament

 The Presbyterian College Blue Hose women's basketball team will play the Sacred Heart Pioneers this week in the NCAA Tournaments first four at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C.

No. 8 Clemson evens series with 8-7 Win at No. 6 Duke

Tristan Smith totaled a career-high 10 strikeouts and home runs by Jimmy Obertop and Tristan Bissetta propelled No. 8 Clemson to an 8-7 victory over No. 3 Duke at Jack Coombs Field on Saturday afternoon.

Paris’ Contract Extended Through 2029-30 Season

The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees Governance Committee has approved the extension of head men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris’ contract through the 2029-30 season, it was announced today.

Gamecocks top Arkansas to advance in SEC basketball tournament

Nashville, TN (WOLO)--Arkansas started out hot but Lamont Paris and the Gamecocks ultimately pulled away from the Hogs 80-66. Freshman Collin Murray-Boyles lead the Gamecocks with 24 points and 7 rebounds. It is the Gamecocks first SEC tournament win since…

No. 8 Tigers down Jaspers,13-1, in seven innings

No. 8 Clemson scored five runs in the second inning on its way to a 13-1 victory over Manhattan at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 lead in the two-game midweek series and won their 10th game in a row, improved to 14-1, while the Jaspers fell to 4-10.

Paris wins AP SEC Coach of the Year

He is the first coach ever at South Carolina to be named AP SEC Coach of the Year. The Gamecocks joined the league in 1991-92.

Gamecocks clinch Longwood series win with 10-2 Victory

Cole Messina belted two home runs, Gavin Casas had three hits, including a pair of doubles, and the University of South Carolina pitching staff allowed just four hits as the Gamecocks clinched a series win over Longwood with a 10-2 victory on Saturday afternoon (March 9) at Founders Park.

Tigers Fall To Clark Atlanta In SIAC Semifinals, 78-68

Benedict's bid for a third straight trip to the SIAC men's basketball championship game was thwarted on Saturday, as Clark Atlanta took a 78-68 victory on Saturday in the semifinals of the 2024 SIAC Men's Basketball Championship Tournament presented by Cricket.

Bissetta, Smith Lead No. 9 Clemson Over Spartans 9-5

Tristan Bissetta hit two homers, the first two of his career, and Tristan Smith pitched 5.0 effective innings to lead No. 9 Clemson to a 9-5 victory over UNC Greensboro at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday.

Taylor named Player of the Year, Adams earns All-Conference nod

Francis Marion University senior post player Lauryn Taylor has been selected as the Conference Carolinas Women’s Basketball Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year for 2023-24, while teammate Trinity Adams earned All-Conference recognition as the league announced its post-season honors on Thursday (March 7).

No.10 Clemson baseball captures walk-off victory

Andrew Ciufo’s solo home run in the bottom of the 12th gave Clemson a 5-4 win over the University of South Carolina baseball team on Saturday afternoon at Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies.

Gamecocks pick up midweek win over Gardner-Webb, 7-1

The University of South Carolina baseball team accounted for all of its runs in the fifth inning and four Gamecock hurlers struck out eight in a 7-1 win over Gardner-Webb Tuesday night (Feb. 27) at Founders Park.

No. 8 Clemson defeats Owls 7-2 to win series

Freshman righthander Aidan Knaak tossed 6.0 strong innings to lead No. 8 Clemson to a 7-2 victory over Kennesaw State at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Six-run first fuels USC to run-rule win over Belmont

Cole Messina and Kennedy Jones combined for three home runs and the University of South Carolina pitching staff struck out 10 in eight inning in a 12-1, run-rule win over Belmont Sunday afternoon at Founders Park.

Girard III nets 24 in sweep of the Seminoles, 74-63

 Clemson University men’s basketball swept Florida State for the second consecutive season, recording a program record fourth-straight victory in the all-time series with a 74-63 win in Littlejohn Coliseum on Saturday night.

No. 8 Tigers rally past Kennesaw State, 8-6

Jacob Hinderleider hit two home runs and Blake Wright lined a run-scoring single in the eighth inning to give No. 8 Clemson the lead for good in its 8-6 victory over Kennesaw State at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

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