Clemson Opens Season Under New Coach Purnell At Home
Clemson men's basketball hosts Gardner-Webb in Littlejohn Coliseum at 6 PM in Oliver Purnell's first game as head coach. The Tigers show strong preseason form with two exhibition wins and six players in double figures across both games. The doubleheader also features the Lady Tigers facing South Carolina at 8:30 PM.
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Dunbar to Hold Hitting Clinic at Aiken High
Former big leaguer Tommy Dunbar will host a one day hitting clinic at Aiken High School on November 28 from 9 30 a m to 1 30 p m. The fee is 25 dollars for boys and girls ages 6 to 18. For information call 642 8436.
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SCISA Class A final Wardlaw vs Bowman in Charleston
Football action features Wardlaw Academy against Bowman Academy in the SCISA Class A state championship game in Charleston at 1 p.m. Nearby North Augusta hosts Richland Northeast in Class AAAA playoffs at 8 p.m. Basketball shows Brunswick CC at Aiken Technical College at 3 p.m. USC Aiken women visit Georgia Southern at 5 p.m. and men host Carson-Newman at 8 p.m. USC Aiken men play Tusculum at 3 p.m.
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Evening sports slate features golf boxing and college football
TV guide lists events across channels including ADT Championship golf at 3 p.m. ESPN carries Massachusetts at Texas Tech at 7 p.m. and Timberwolves at Cavaliers at 8 p.m. Golf Channel shows UBS Cup at 8 p.m. Boise State at Fresno State at 9 p.m. ESPN2 airs Rockets at Trail Blazers at 10:30 p.m. and Venezuela vs Zavala boxing at midnight.
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Clemson South Carolina rivalry runs deep in Palmetto State
Lou Holtz compares the Clemson South Carolina feud to a state split along orange and garnet lines. He recalls violent moments in Memorial Stadium and a tense atmosphere that Clemson and South Carolina fans share, with Bowden downplaying extreme intensity as he eyes a Saturday night game at Williams-Brice Stadium.
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Lady Pacers aim to rebound under Brandt in Peach Belt
USC Aiken women’s basketball, led by first year coach Mike Brandt, plans a stronger season with 13 players, improved depth, and a focus on team basketball. He notes the Peach Belt is highly competitive and demands constant effort and practice.
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USC Aiken
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Jackets face patient Cavaliers in playoff clash
North Augusta High School aims to rebound in the Class AAAA Division II second round against Richland Northeast, but will be without star linebacker and receiver C J Byrd who broke his right elbow. Coach Joe Long notes the Cavaliers prefer grinding out four to five yards per play and milking the clock.
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Presidents Cup Gives Americans Early Lead Then Sags
The United States jumped to a small early advantage as George, South Africa, Tiger Woods, and Davis Love II led Thursday play. The International squad rallied over the final three holes, taking a 3 1/2 to 2 1/2 lead as U.S. players lamented the late collapse and faced another deficit.
Presidents Cup opener hints at strong U S start in Australia
The United States led 2-1 after five years since the last Australia meeting as Woods and Howell posted a quick victory in alternate shot. Love and Perry produced spectacular shots to push the lead, with Lonard noting the potential for a larger margin.
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McRay seeks further triumph after redemption in qualifier
Aiken High senior Patrick McRay, for Palmetto Track and Field Club, won the Fort Jackson junior Olympic qualifier with a 15 53 clocking. The result secures a possible USATF Region III berth and a top 20 could send him to the US juniors in Albuquerque. He aims to run smarter next week in Richmond and pursue a Division I program.
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