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Boston U earns 78-70 upset win over South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Boston knew it probably couldn’t match South Carolina physically. The Gamecocks, coached by Frank Martin, are always in the opponent’s face. But if they weren’t there to run through … “Just getting into the paint, being poised, jump-stopping,...
Deval Patrick takes nascent 2020 campaign to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About a dozen black female small-business owners were gathered in a South Carolina shared workspace on Tuesday night for a networking event when they were told the newest 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful, Deval Patrick, would be stopping by to introduce himself. When Patrick...
No. 3 Clemson playing powerhouse football headed into bye
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s week off in early October was filled with questions and a fall from No. 1 in the rankings. Six weeks later the third-ranked Tigers feel they are in a much better place, prepping for the College Football Playoffs. Clemson (11-0; No. 3 CFP), which headed into the first...
Could Haley’s role in Trump administration taint a 2024 bid?
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With the launch of her new memoir, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has again ignited speculation that she may be gearing up for a possible bid for the White House, perhaps as early as 2024. But even though the former South Carolina governor left the Trump administration on her own...
Winston speaks after Michigan State tops Charleston Southern
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston made his first comments in public since the death of his brother, thanking Michigan State fans for their support. Winston had 11 points and eight assists to help the third-ranked Spartans tune up with a 94-46 win over Charleston Southern on Monday night. Michigan...
Sellers scores 15 to lead SC State past Wilberforce 103-79
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Zach Sellers scored 15 points and South Carolina State routed NAIA member Wilberforce 103-79 on Monday night. Tariq Simmons had 13 points for South Carolina State (2-2) and Trushaun Moorer and Damni Applewhite added 12 points apiece. S.C. State shot 71% in the first half to race to...
Jackson scores 18 to lead Akron past SC-Upstate 76-45
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Loren Cristian Jackson had 18 points as Akron rolled past South Carolina Upstate 76-45 on Monday night. Greg Tribble had 11 points for Akron (3-1). Camron Reece added 10 points and seven rebounds. Xeyrius Williams had a career-high 13 rebounds and four blocks for the home team. Tommy...
Jones lifts Coastal Carolina past Middle Tennessee 93-72
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Devante Jones had 21 points as Coastal Carolina routed Middle Tennessee 93-72 on Monday night. Ebrima Dibba had a career-high 17 points for Coastal Carolina (2-2). Tyrell Gumbs-Frater added 13 points and Tommy Burton had 11 points. Isaac Hippolyte grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds. C.J....
Despite ugly loss, Georgia has another clear path to playoff
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kirby Smart held up his cellphone. His players all have one, too. They can keep up with the chatter like everyone else. “These kids live and die by these things, man,” Georgia’s coach said Monday, shrugging his shoulders. Yep, his players are fully aware. Despite the...
Bloomberg wins key SC endorsement ahead of possible 2020 bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Before he’s officially a presidential candidate, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is picking up a key endorsement in South Carolina. Steve Benjamin, the mayor of Columbia, told The Associated Press on Monday that he’s ready to back the billionaire if he decides to...
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