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No. 1 Clemson (11-0) did not play. Next: at South Carolina, Saturday.

Chatkevicius, Notice lead South Carolina over Lipscomb 92-76

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Laimonas Chatkevicius scored 17 points and Duane Notice added 16 and South Carolina beat Lipscomb 92-76 on Friday.

College of Charleston swats down Western Carolina 57-56

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Jarrell Brantley and James Bourne stepped up with key blocked shots in the final seconds to preserve College of Charleston's 57-56 victory over Western Carolina on Friday.

Henry, Sledge lead The Citadel past Georgia Southern 95-90

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Derrick Henry scored 18 points and Warren Sledge added 17, including five 3-pointers, to help The Citadel beat Georgia Southern 95-90 in the Palmetto State Shootout on Wednesday night.

Wednesday's Scores

Eastside 65, Berea 62

Gamecocks Roll Over Lipscomb 92-76

South Carolina’s men’s basketball team would run its record to 6-0 Friday afternoon in its return to the Colonial Life Arena, pulling away from Lipscomb (3-5) by a score of 92-76. The Gamecocks could seemingly not miss from inside, and received double-digit scoring efforts from six different players.

Wednesday's Scores

Eastside 65, Berea 62

Eaves scores 30, South Carolina State beats NAIA Allen 86-74

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Eric Eaves scored a career-high 30 points and Ed Stephens added 17 to help South Carolina State pull away for an 86-74 win over NAIA Allen on Wednesday night.

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Tuesday's College Basketball Scores

Averett 74, Guilford 62

Johnson, Gavin give Winthrop 79-78 win over SC-Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson scored a career-high 32 points and Jimmy Gavin added 22, including the clinching free throws with four seconds left, and Winthrop beat South Carolina-Upstate 79-78 on Tuesday.

Man steals ambulance as paramedics look for patient

RIDGE SPRING, S.C. (AP) — Saluda County deputies say a man stole an ambulance while the paramedics searched for their patient after being called to the home.

Black Friday in the Midlands: Long lines, Empty Shelves

There will be no rest for serious Black Friday shoppers. The start of the 2015 holiday shopping season is now underway.

What Not to Buy on Black Friday

There are plenty of deals on Black Friday, but just because that toaster or television is billed as a "doorbuster," it doesn't necessarily mean it's a good purchase.

Limited Medicaid screening program falls far short of goals

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fewer South Carolinians than expected have enrolled in a limited benefits program for poor residents who fall in an insurance gap, and only a tiny portion of them are getting the free medical screenings it provides.

Justices disbar attorney who stole millions from his clients

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has disbarred a once-high-profile attorney who stole more than $2 million from his clients.

No. 2 Gamecocks Prepare for Rainbow Wahine Showdown

No. 2/2 South Carolina is back in action this weekend with three games in three days at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Rainbow Wahine Showdown, hosted by University of Hawaii.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner Feeds Thousands of Homeless

For Thanksgiving, St. Peters and First Baptist Church joined for the 25th Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner to help feed those in need.

Tigers Bounce Back for 76-58 Victory over Rutgers

Clemson dominated the battle in the paint and bounced back for a 76-58 win over Rutgers in the early morning hours Thursday in the consolation final of the Men Who Speak Up Main Event at MGM Grand.

USC Looks to Stay Perfect, Hosts Lipscomb

South Carolina returns home to host Lipscomb on Friday following three neutral site contests at the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas last weekend. The Gamecocks own a 1-0 all-time record vs. Lipscomb.