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Presbyterian beats Kennesaw State 14-6

CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Darrell Bridges ran for 134 yards and Presbyterian beat Kennesaw State 14-6 on Saturday in a season finale.

N. Alabama Knocks Off Newberry 50-7

The seventh-seeded Newberry Wolves scored on the game’s opening play, but the second-seeded North Alabama Lions roared back, as the Wolves’ season came to an end with a 50-7 loss in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs at Braly Municipal Stadium on Saturday.

The Citadel Shocks Gamecocks 23-22

Former Ben Lippen standout Tyler Renew scored the winning touchdown with a 56-yard run up the middle as lower division The Citadel shocked South Carolina 23-22 on Saturday.

Citadel stuns big brother South Carolina in 23-22 win

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tyler Renew scored the winning touchdown with a 56-yard run up the middle as lower division The Citadel shocked South Carolina 23-22 on Saturday.

The AP Top 25 Fared

No. 1 Clemson (10-0) vs. Wake Forest. Next: at South Carolina, Saturday.

Wofford beats Maryland-Eastern Shore 71-61

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spencer Collins scored 21 points and Wofford picked up its first victory with a 71-61 win Saturday over Maryland-Eastern Shore in the Terriers' home opener.

McCray scores 23, SC State beats Longwood 83-77

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Gabriel McCray had 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, and South Carolina State beat Longwood 83-77 in the Eastern Kentucky Hoops Classic on Friday night.

Shayok, Perrantes help No. 6 Virginia to 87-52 victory

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Marial Shayok had a career-high 17 points, London Perrantes added 15 and No. 6 Virginia powered past an opponent for the second straight game to reach the Charleston Classic final with an 87-52 victory over Long Beach State on Friday night.

Friday's College Basketball Scores

Bryant 71, Prairie View 58

'Lights at Riverbanks Zoo' Lights up the Night

Lights at Riverbanks Zoo lights up the night with one million twinkling lights

SC unemployment falls to 5.6 percent, lowest since June 2007

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate has fallen for the fifth month in a row.

2 acquitted of murder in 2012 Orangeburg County death

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Two men have been acquitted on a murder charge in a 2012 slaying in Orangeburg County, although one of the defendants will serve 28 years in prison for attempted murder.

Gamecocks Beef Up Security

The safety of our fans is our top priority. In the wake of increased terrorist activity, we will be taking extra security steps at the upcoming games. Although extra security measures are being put in place, there has been no credible threat to our stadium.

Authorities ID man struck, killed by train in Orangeburg

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in Orangeburg have identified a man who was struck and killed by a train.

Nov. 20th Friday Night Fever Part I

Click to watch highlights of wins by Dutch Fork, Lexington and Blythewood in part one of the Nov. 20th edition of Friday Night Fever.

Nov. 20th Friday Night Fever Part II

Click to watch highlights of wins by Chapin and Fairfield Central in part two of the Nov. 20th edition of Friday Night Fever.

Kacinas Leads Gamecocks Past DePaul In Paradise Jam

Behind a career high 23 points from senior forward Mindaugas Kacinas, the South Carolina men’s basketball team (3-0) posted a 76-61 victory over DePaul (1-2) in the opening round of the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam

Moody's 30 lead Ole Miss to 76-60 victory

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Stefan Moody had a career high 30 points and Marcanvis Hymon scored 20 points on 10-of-11 shooting to lead Mississippi to a 76-60 victory over Towson at the Charleston Classic on Friday.

South Carolina pulls away late, tops DePaul 76-61

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Mindaugas Kacinas scored a career-high 23 points and South Carolina never trailed on the way to topping DePaul 76-61 in the Paradise Jam on Friday night.

Cooks scores 19, Winthrop beats Jacksonville St. 80-69

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Xavier Cooks scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Joshua Davenport added 12 and 10 to help Winthrop beat Jacksonville State 80-69 Friday night.

Rodriguez scores 18 in Seton Hall's 67-59 win

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Desi Rodriguez had a career-high 18 points and Khadeen Carrington scored 14 to lift Seton Hall to a 67-59 victory over Bradley at the Charleston Classic on Friday night.

Gaines' career-best 35 lead Georgia over Murray State 63-52

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kenny Gaines scored a career-high 35 points to lead Georgia to a 63-52 victory over Murray State on Friday night.

George Mason reaches title game with 71-68 OT win

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Marko Gujancic had 13 points, including two 3-pointers in overtime, as George Mason moved into the Charleston Classic championship with a 71-68 victory over Oklahoma State on Friday.