Freshman Aja Wilson fuels top-ranked USC win at Duke
Aja Wilson of South Carolina again earns SEC Freshman of the Week after a clutch putback with 1.8 seconds left to beat Duke 51 50 at Cameron Indoor. The freshman added 10 points and five rebounds off the bench and has averaged 13.3 points this season. USC, 8 0, next hosts Savannah State.
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Berry diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease and begins chemotherapy
Chiefs safety Eric Berry has Hodgkin's disease, starting standard chemotherapy per Emory University doctors. He underwent tests after MRI found a chest mass. lymphoma confirmation stems from Winship Cancer Institute. No timetable or prognosis given.
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Heisman finalists head to New York for 2014 ceremony
Marcus Mariota of Oregon Amari Cooper of Alabama and Melvin Gordon of Wisconsin were named Heisman finalists and travel to New York for the 80th trophy presentation. Mariota is the presumptive front runner to win the honor and could become Oregon’s first Heisman winner.
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South Carolina keeps No 1 in AP women's poll after late rally
South Carolina remains atop the AP women's basketball poll after Tiffany Mitchell nailed a 3 in the final moments and Aja Wilson scored with 1.8 seconds left to beat Duke, dropping Duke from the top 10 for the first time since 2008. UConn, Texas, Texas A&M and Notre Dame follow. The Blue Devils end a 93-week top-10 run as SEC teams fill the top ranks.
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Cooper lands on two All-SEC teams for Gamecocks
Pharoh Cooper earns first-team All-SEC as a wide receiver and second-team All-SEC as an all purpose player for South Carolina. A.J. Cann also makes second team. Cooper's season features 12 touchdowns and a school record 233 receiving yards in a game against Tennessee.
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Aiken star Hannah Mitchell signs with Coastal Georgia Mariners
Aiken High volleyball captain Hannah Mitchell signed a letter of intent to play for the College of Coastal Georgia Mariners. Mitchell, who joined teammate Carly Blandce mented in her mind Coastal Georgia as home after July and October visits, will pursue a medical field while joining Coastal Georgia in Brunswick. Head coach Malynda Young praised Mitchell as a smart, competitive leader who posted 242 digs, 80 kills and 30 assists this season. Coastal Georgia finished 35-4 with a conference title and national playoff appearance.
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