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Georgia-Carolina Postponed to Sunday

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (October 6, 2016) – The Georgia at South Carolina football game scheduled for Saturday night in Columbia has been moved to Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET due to Hurricane Matthew, it was announced Thursday. The game will air on the SEC Network. “Due to the potential impact of the hurricane on Columbia and the surrounding area, it is…

Lady Tigers Picked To Win SIAC East

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Benedict) – Rachel Brownlee of Tuskegee was voted the 2016 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Preseason Women’s Basketball Player of the Year and Destiny Betts of Benedict was selected as the Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, announced on Thursday during Media Day at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham, Ala. The preseason honors and predicted order of finish…

Benedict Men’s Basketball Picked To Win SIAC East

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Benedict College men’s basketball team has been picked to win the 2016-17 SIAC East Division, in a vote of the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. The Tigers, who went 16-12 overall and 11-7 in the SIAC last season, return just two players from that squad. Christopher Spencer, who averaged 7.1 points per game last…

Newberry’s Todd Knight Signs Contract Extension with School

NEWBERRY (Newberry SID) – Interim Director of Athletics Ralph Patterson has announced the extension of head football coach Todd Knight’s contract through the 2020 football season. “I’m excited that we are extending Todd Knight’s contract,” Patterson remarked. “Todd has done a phenomenal job in leading our football team, and we’re happy to be in a position to reward his efforts while making sure he’ll…

USC: Georgia-Carolina Football Game to be Played in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina and its athletics department are continuing to monitor the movements of Hurricane Matthew as it relates to the scheduled football game with the University of Georgia.  We are in communication with the National Weather Service, state and local authorities and the SEC regarding potential weather issues. We anticipate a decision about the…

AC Flora/Chapin Rescheduled for November 4

COLUMBIA, SC – Friday evening’s high school football game at Spirit Communications Park between A.C. Flora and Chapin High School has been postponed, the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) announced Wednesday. The game has been moved to Friday, November 4 and will be played at Spirit Communications Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and gates will open at…

USC Baseball Cancels Friday, Saturday Scrimmages

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina baseball scrimmages for Friday and Saturday at Founders Park have been cancelled with Sunday’s scrimmage currently to be determined. In alignment with Richland County Government, the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will be closed through Friday, Oct. 7 and all classes are cancelled. Only essential personnel should report on Thursday, Oct. 6…