Aiken Gymnastics teams claim state titles in Florence
In the Prep Optional State Meet, Aiken Gymnastics swept three team championships and secured seven all around titles. Ashton Raines led overall despite not winning any single event, with teammates Curtis Bernier Parker Nicosia Gouge also crowned state champions across divisions.
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Emma Bernier
Phoebe Taylor
Amanda Parker
Laura Gouge
Erin Bair
Allie Nicosia
Raines
Aiken
Illinois eyes national title after historic season run
Illinois, 32-1 and No. 1 for 15 weeks, opens the NCAA tournament as top seed in Indianapolis against 16th seed Fairleigh Dickinson. Coach Bruce Weber says the team remains hungry for a national title as fans expect a Final Four run. Tubby Smith notes Illinois’ great season and the high stakes of the opener.
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Today's TV Games on WRDW WLTX
WRDW and WLTX schedule four afternoon and evening college games. Kentucky faces Eastern Kentucky at 12:20 pm, Cincinnati meets Iowa at 2:45 pm, Wake Forest plays Chattanooga at 7:10 pm, and LSU clashes with UAB at 9:45 pm.
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Aggies outscore Clemson to claim first post season win in 23 years
Freshman center Joseph Jones scored a season high 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Texas A&M defeated Clemson 82 74 in the NIT first round. Acie Law added 12 points and seven assists, lifting the Aggies to a 20 9 season and a second round matchup with DePaul. Clemson guard Cliff Hammonds poured in a season best 26 in the loss.
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Newton shifts to wide receiver at South Carolina
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier announced Syvelle Newton will move from quarterback to wide receiver for spring practice. Newton, timed around 4.3 seconds in the 40, is to compete with Noah Whiteside while Dondrial Pinkins seeks QB time. Spurrier cited receiver involvement in his offense as a key reason for the switch.
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Williamson shines in NFL workout for Gamecocks
In Columbia, ex Gamecocks and projected first round pick Troy Williamson headline a Panthers led workout attended by John Fox. Dunta Robinson Sheldon Brown and Willie Offord also watched as Williamson refused the 40 in favor of his sub 4.4 combine time and expressed confidence ahead of the draft. Spurrier praised Williamson as an excellent workout and a likely first round selection.
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Barton College Pounds USC Aiken to End Pacers Streak
Barton College roars past USC Aiken 9-2 at Roberto Hernandez Stadium as Dennis Blackmon belts a two run homer in the first inning and Blackmon adds four RBIs while Brock Godwin, Sean Latimer and Eric McInerny collect two hits each for the Bulldogs.
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Darryl Pui
RBI
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Rufus Wilson
Kevin Brosseau
Godwin
Sean Latimer
Eric McInerny
Hatcher
Pat
Steven Kinney
Brandon Barenie
Casey Derhak
USC Aiken Drops Game In Regional Action
Jon Paul took the loss for USC Aiken after six runs, three earned, on seven hits and four walks with six strikeouts over four innings. Robert Malkmus threw a perfect inning in relief for the win as Barton used six pitchers, each two innings or less, totaling three strikeouts and three walks. USC Aiken travels to Milledgeville to face No. 25 Georgia College and State this weekend.
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Aiken youth soccer program introduces young players to the game
The Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism Department runs a 4 and 5 year old skills program to expose kids to soccer. Led by USC Aiken professor Kutty Pariyadath, the 45 minute sessions emphasize basic skills and fun with no competition or special equipment required.
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