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Wofford and Citadel open with SoCon play

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Wofford and The Citadel have had disappointing starts to their seasons, but both coaches say the games that really matter start Saturday as the Bulldogs and Terriers play each other to open Southern Conference play.

Newberry Rolls Over Wingate 33-10

A solid defensive effort from the Newberry Wolves helped the scarlet and gray snap a two-game losing skid with a 33-10 victory over the Wingate Bulldogs at Setzler Field on Saturday night.

With the win, Newberry is now 2-3 overall and 1-2 in South Atlantic Conference play, while Wingate falls to 3-2 overall and 0-2 in the league.

Gamecocks-Wildcats Tied 17-17 at the Half

The South Carolina Gamecocks are tied with the Kentucky Wildcats 17-17 after one half of play.

The Gamecocks controlled the clock early while establishing the running game with a time-consuming 19 play opening drive (17 which were running plays) which burned 12:35 off the clock and was capped off by a 1-yd Mike Davis touchdown. Davis finished with 9 carries for 41 yards on the drive.