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De La Rosa scores 27 points as Columbia tops Fairfield 85-72
NEW YORK (AP) — Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa scored 27 points as Columbia beat Fairfield 85-72 on Saturday night. De La Rosa shot 8 of 15 from the field, including 5 for 11 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Lions (11-1). Avery Brown shot 5 of 8 from the field...
Boy, 4, has died after being shot inside a vehicle in South Carolina, police say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 4-year-old boy has died after being shot inside a vehicle in Columbia, South Carolina, police said Wednesday. The shooting occurred Tuesday on Harbison Boulevard in the capital city, Columbia police said in a statement on X. A gun was recovered, while...
AP All-ACC: Miami QB Ward honored as offensive player and newcomer of the year
Miami quarterback Cam Ward is The Associated Press offensive player of the year and newcomer of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, while Boston College defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was voted the league's top defensive player for the 2024 season. SMU coach Rhett Lashlee,...
Columbia Lions and the Richmond Spiders square off in Glen Allen, Virginia
Richmond Spiders (8-1) vs. Columbia Lions (7-3) Glen Allen, Virginia; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Richmond and Columbia play at Henrico Sports & Events Center in Glen Allen, Virginia. The Lions have a 7-3 record against non-conference oppponents....
Albany wins 88-73 against Columbia
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Justin Neely scored 18 points as Albany beat Columbia 88-73 on Wednesday night. Neely added 13 rebounds for the Great Danes (6-3). DeMarr Langford Jr. finished 6 of 7 from the floor to add 12 points. Byron Joshua had 12 points and went 4 of 9 from the field (2...
Albany (NY) faces Columbia, seeks 4th straight home win
Columbia Lions (8-0) at Albany (NY) Great Danes (5-3) Albany, New York; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Albany (NY) hosts Columbia trying to extend its three-game home winning streak. The Great Danes have gone 2-0 in home games. Albany (NY) is...
Columbia hosts San Francisco following Henderson's 20-point showing
San Francisco Dons (2-4) at Columbia Lions (6-3) New York; Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Columbia hosts San Francisco after Kitty Henderson scored 20 points in Columbia's 77-61 loss to the Duke Blue Devils. The Lions are 3-0 in home games. Columbia...
South Carolina's Beamer likely to face one-time recruit in Missouri quarterback Drew Pyne
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer remembers watching a lot of quarterback Drew Pyne a few years back. Beamer anticipates seeing a lot more of Pyne this weekend. Pyne, Missouri's backup behind injured starter Brady Cook, is prepping to start for the...
Columbia hosts Delaware State after Robinson's 30-point game
Delaware State Hornets (0-1) at Columbia Lions (2-0) New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Delaware State play Columbia after Martez Robinson scored 30 points in Delaware State's 83-60 loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies. Columbia finished 13-14...
AP Race Call: Democrat James Clyburn wins reelection to U.S. House in South Carolina's 6th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing South Carolina on Tuesday. The sole Democrat in the state's congressional delegation, Clyburn is also its dean. He has represented the district stretching from Charleston to Columbia, including majority Black rural areas, since 1993....
