News digest, April 11,

Spartans start early
USC Upstate's Friday game at Northern Kentucky has been moved up to a 1 p.m. start because of the threat of inclement weather later in the day.

Gilmore approaches milestone
Coastal Carolina coach Gary Gilmore enters this weekend's series at Radford needing three victories to reach 1,000 wins for his career.

Guesstimates
Baseball America projects South Carolina would be the No. 2 national seed if the 64-team NCAA Tournament field were selected today. Clemson also is projected for the field.
BA NCAA

Previews
* Winthrop has posted preview information on its Big South Conference weekend series at Presbyterian.
Eagles

* Here is Florida's preview information on is weekend visit to South Carolina.
Gators

* Here is Virginia's preview package for its home series against Clemson.
Wahoos