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Coastal Carolina’s stadium update receives approval

By: Greg Brzozowski

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As Coastal Carolina football prepares to play in a new conference, jumping to the ranks of the FBS in 2017, they will also see new changes coming to Brooks Stadium. On Tuesday, the State Fiscal Accountability Authority approved an expansion for CCU’s home field to put it well past its current capacity of 9,214, costing $31.8 million….

SC State Releases 2016-17 Basketball Schedule

ORANGEBURG, SC (SCSU) – The South Carolina State men’s basketball team has unveiled its 2016-17 schedule, a slate that includes 10 home games and 13 non-conference opponents. “This by far is the toughest schedule that we have had in some time,” said Bulldog head coach Murray Garvin.” We face 12 opponents that participated in postseason play last season, including Syracuse University, which made…

Coaches Most Impressed with RB AJ Turner in Fall Camp

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina Gamecock football team practiced Tuesday morning at their new practice fields, located at the west end of Gamecock Park. Following Tuesday’s practice, running backs coach Bobby Bentley indicated he has been pleased with his stable of backs. “They’re doing well,” he said. “I’m really proud of them. They’ve given effort. We’re starting…

Clear Bag Policy in Effect at USC Soccer Home Matches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID)  – Beginning in 2016, South Carolina soccer matches are included in the Athletics Department’s new clear bag policy for all ticketed athletic events in a move designed to provide a safer environment and more expedited entry for fans. The Athletics Department encourages fans to not bring any type of bag to games, but understands that there are…

Freshman Julie Mackin Named ACC Offensive Player of the Week

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Four days after scoring her first career goal in her collegiate debut, Julie Mackin has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday morning. The freshman midfielder from Castle Rock, Colo. finished the weekend with one goal and two assists in the two Clemson victories….