Friday, January 22, 2021

Georgia Tech center Rodney Howard forces a loose ball defending against Clemson guard Nick Honor in the Tigers' 83-65 loss on Wednesday in Atlanta.

Georgia Tech routs No. 20 Clemson 83-65; 3 players score 20

South Carolina's Trae Hannibal, left, and Missouri's Dru Smith, right, battle for a loose ball during the the Gamecocks' 81-70 loss on Tuesday in Columbia, Missouri.

South Carolina can't slow down Tilmon in loss to No. 19 Missouri

Former Sumter defensive tackle Jahkeem Green, right, transferred from Nebraska to South Carolina last week.

USC's Beamer likes Green's story, ability on defensive line

Tennessee fired head coach Jeremy Pruitt on Monday for 'serious' NCAA issues.

Tennessee fires Pruitt, nine others for 'serious' NCAA issues

South Carolina basketball fans look at a new statue honoring former Gamecock A'ja Wilson before an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas on Monday in Columbia.

No. 4 South Carolina, Boston beat No. 15 Arkansas after unveiling statue of Wilson

No. 12 Clemson, Gamecocks get back on floor Saturday

Saturday, January 16

The men's basketball teams from both Clemson and South Carolina will finally get back on the court on Saturday after missing a couple of games each due to coronavirus issues. The Gamecocks might be playing, but head coach Frank Martin will not be on …

Saxton scores 20 as No. 5 South Carolina routs Vanderbilt women

Saturday, January 16

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is pushing her fifth-ranked Gamecocks to keep improving no matter the score. That focus was tested Thursday night, and the Gamecocks came through with a strong performance. Victaria Saxton …

Former Sumter DL Green transfers to South Carolina

Saturday, January 16

Former Sumter High School defensive lineman standout Jahkeem Green will be heading to the University of South Carolina after entering the NCAA transfer portal after two seasons at Nebraska. Green was accepted by USC on Friday, according to Big …

One-city March Madness leads to more straightforward bracket

Saturday, January 16

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - There will be a bit less mystery to the March Madness bracket now that the NCAA selection committee no longer has to adjust matchups for travel concerns. With the entire tournament taking place in the Indianapolis area this …

Former Gamecock punter Harvin reflects on his career as he prepares for the NFL draft

Saturday, January 16

Pressley Harvin III has had a fairly singular football career. Looking at him, you'd think he plays linebacker, but the former Sumter High School star is in fact a punter. Last week, Harvin did something that has never been done before, as he was …

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