Mississippi State, Wake Forest in 2016 Charleston Classic
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Mississippi State and Wake Forest will take part in next year’s Charleston Classic.
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Thompson leads George Mason to 68-62 win over Ole Miss
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Shevon Thompson had 18 points and 16 rebounds as George Mason opened the Charleston Classic with a 68-62 victory over Mississippi on Thursday.
Weekend Time Schedule
No. 1 Clemson vs. Wake Forest, 3:30 p.m.
Watson Makes Cut For Walter Camp Award
Clemson sophomore quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named one of 15 semifinalists for the Walter Camp National Player of the Year Award. Watson and Florida State running back Dalvin Cook are the only ACC players on the list, while Watson, Cook, Luke Falk of Washington State, Leonard Fournette of LSU and Christian McCaffrey of Stanford are the only sophomores.
USC Tips Off Paradise Jam Against DePaul
South Carolina begins action at the 2015 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Friday, facing DePaul from The Big East Conference. The meeting is the seventh all-time between the two schools, and the first since the 1999-2000 season. South Carolina will be playing in the Paradise Jam for the first time this weekend.
Lawson Named Finalist For Nagurski Award
Defensive end Shaq Lawson has been named a finalist for another major national award, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. The Clemson junior was one of five finalists announced Thursday morning by the Charlotte Touchdown Club, who presents the award annually to the nation’s top defensive player. The other finalists are Jeremy Cash of Duke, Tyler Matakevich of Temple, Carl Nassib of Penn State, and Reggie Ragland of Alabama.
Clemson Hoops Headed To Puerto Rico In 2016
The fields for several 2016 men’s basketball tournaments owned and operated by ESPN were announced Thursday. Clemson is one of eight teams headed to San Juan from Nov. 17-20, 2016 for the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
Charleston Southern beats Johnson & Wales 97-65
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Patrick Wallace and Armel Potter each scored 14 points to lead Charleston Southern to a 97-65 win over Johnson & Wales (NC) Wednesday night.
Ed Drew, Presbyterian beat Toccoa Falls 116-75
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Ed Drew had career-highs of 22 points and 12 rebounds, and DeSean Murray added 18 points to help Presbyterian beat Toccoa Falls 116-75 on Wednesday night for the Blue Hose’s second 100-point game in program history.
Wednesday’s Women’s Basketball Scores
Albany (NY) 83, Boston U. 43
