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Thursday, May 30, 2013  Steve Spurrier is now officially known as a "Great Floridian." South Carolina's football coach was presented with the "Great Floridian" award by Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Clemson pounded out 13 hits, but could not get runners home as Florida State defeated the Tigers 6-1 on Saturday to win the series and clinch the Atlantic division in the ACC.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Marcus Davis delivered a two-run single in the first inning and that proved to be enough as Florida State defeated Clemson 2-1 on Friday night.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Sophomore righthander Daniel Gossett pitched six scoreless innings to lead No. 17 Clemson to an 8-2 win over eighth-ranked Florida State Thursday night at Dick Howser Stadium.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Clemson freshman Kevin Bradley blasted a three run, walk-off home run to give the Tigers an 8-7 win over USC-Upstate in Tuesday's regular-season home finale at Doug Kingsmore Stadium

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Frank Martin continues his blaze on the recruiting trail as South Carolina landed 6-9 forward Demetrius Henry from Oakland Park Northeast High School.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Tied at 4-4 entering the bottom of the sixth inning, Florida batted around to score 10 runs on eight hits on the way to 14-5 victory over eighth ranked South Carolina on Saturday afternoon to sweep a three-game SEC series at McKethan Stadium.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Eighth ranked South Carolina opened up a 3-1 lead on Florida but the Gators rallied for three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning highlighted by a two-out two-run single by Harrison Bader as the Gamecocks fell 4-3 to Florida on Friday evening in game two of a three-game SEC baseball series at McKethan Stadum.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Despite a strong start from senior Nolan Belcher, No. 8 South Carolina fell 3-2 to Florida on Thursday night in Gainesville.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Ashley Bruner scored 16 points and Aleighsa Welch and Ieasia Walker added 14 apiece as No. 14 South Carolina defeated Florida 67-56 Sunday.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  South Carolina has been picked to finish third in the SEC East by the conference's coaches.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Just days after making a cryptic statement blaming himself for his team's recent struggles, USC head basketball coach Frank Martin is explaining himself.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Kenny Boynton and Mike Rosario scored 15 points apiece and No. 4 Florida dominated another Southeastern Conference opponent, drubbing South Carolina 75-36 Wednesday night.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Michael Snaer's 3-point shot as time expired lifted Florida State to a come-from-behind 60-57 win over Clemson Thursday night.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  South Carolina defensive line coach Brad Lawing is leaving USC to accept the same position with Florida.