Lady Bulldogs Fall Short In Home Opener
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 15, 2023) —Newcomers Cassandra Colon and Jordan Releford tossed in 11 points each respectively, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped a tough 61-73 decision to visiting Coastal Carolina Wednesday (Nov.15) in [...]
Croskey Leads SC State To Win Over North Florida
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 14, 2023)—Senior guard Omar Croskey tossed in a game-high 21 points, while freshman guard Mitchel Taylor chipped a 17 to lead South Carolina State to an, 87-77, win over North Florida Monday (Nov.14th) inside Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial [...]
Lady Panthers Open 2023-24 Season with a 65-59 Win Over Allen (S.C.) Yellowjackets
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 13, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (1-0) got the 2023-24 season started with a bang when the team took a 65-59 win over the Allen (S.C.) Yellowjackets (1-1), Monday evening. [...]
Pairings Set for 2023 MEAC Volleyball Championship
NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 10, 2023 – The field is set for the 2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Volleyball Championship, which will be held Friday through Sunday, Nov. 17-19, at Memorial Hall Gym on the campus of Delaware State [...]
Women’s Basketball Suffer A Pair of Road Losses
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 12, 2023) —The South Carolina State women's basketball team jumped out to an 0-2 start after suffering a pair of losses on the road this past week. SC State (0-2 overall, [...]
Bulldogs Fall Short 20-17 At Home Versus Morgan State
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 11, 2023) — South Carolina State fell short at the end in an 20-17 loss to visiting Morgan State on a rainy and cold Saturday (Nov. 11th) inside Oliver. C. Dawson [...]
Late Rally Lifts Bulldogs Past Voorhees
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 7, 2023) --Omar Croskey hit back-to-back three-pointers to spark a late 8-0 run that lifted SC State to a 65-57 victory over Voorhees Monday night. "I was just thinking about playing hard, [...]
Howell Earns National Weekly Honors
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 7, 2023) —Freshman man running Jawarn Howell has earned national honors in his performance against Howard, which led to an 27-24 win over the Bison this past Saturday (Nov. 4th) at Oliver C. [...]
Pair of Bulldogs Earn MEAC Weekly Honors, Presented By Coca-Cola
NORFOLK, Va.,(November 7, 2023) – South Carolina State freshman running back Jawarn Howell was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Week, while junior offensive lineman Nick Taiste was named MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Week [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Four-Set Loss to Winston-Salem State
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 6, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (9-13, 5-12 CIAA) had some bright spots, but the team came up short in a four-set loss to Winston-Salem State (14-17, 10-7 CIAA), Monday [...]
Bulldogs Secure 27-24 Win Over Bison
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 5, 2023) — Freshman running back Jawarn Howell rushed for his fourth straight 100-yard day posting the third best performance in school history finishing with 27 carries for 283-yards and 3 TDs in [...]
Lady Panther Offense Struggles in Three-Set Loss at Shaw
RALEIGH, NC (November 3, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (9-12, 5-11) could not get their offense going when the team struggled to a three-set loss to the Shaw Lady Bears (26-5, 17-0 CIAA), [...]
Howell Earns Third Straight MEAC Weekly Honors, Presented By Coca-Cola
NORFOLK, Va., October 30, 2023 – South Carolina State freshman running back Jawarn Howell earned his third straight Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie of the Week honor, presented by Coco-Cola the league announced. Howell (RB, 6-2, 215, [...]
Women’s Soccer Battle To 2-2 Tie
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 29, 2023) —The women's soccer team battle to a 2-2 tie in a contest that when down to the stretch at home Saturday (Oct. 28th) versus USC-Aiken inside Oliver C. Dawson [...]
Bulldogs Suffer Tough MEAC Road Loss
DURHAM, NC (October 27, 2023) —The Bulldogs came up short of giving legendary coach Buddy Pough his 150th career win in a tough 62-28 loss to host and defending MEAC Champion #10 North Carolina Central [...]
Simpson Named To Preseason All-MEAC Third Team
NORFOLK, Va., (October 27, 2023) --South Carolina State sophomore guard Jordan Simpson was selected to the Preseason All-MEAC Men's Third Team, presented by TowneBank, the conference announced. SIMPSON (So., 6-5, 209) native of Orangeburg, SC played appeared [...]
Lady Panthers Place 11th at 2023 CIAA Women’s Cross Country Championship
SALEM, VA (October 26, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross-country teams put on their best efforts at the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's and Women's Cross-Country Championship Meet, Thursday [...]
Panthers Place Seventh at 2023 CIAA Men’s Cross Country Championship Meet
SALEM, VA (October 26, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross-country teams put on their best efforts at the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's and Women's Cross-Country Championship Meet, Thursday afternoon. [...]
Volleyball Drops Back-To-Back MEAC Matches
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 24, 2023) – South Carolina State's volleyball team fell short in a pair of home Mid-Eastern Athletics Conference (MEAC) matches to Norfolk State (0-3) and Howard (0-3) inside Dukes Gymnasium. First [...]
Lady Panthers Offense Not Enough in Four-Set Loss to Johnson C. Smith
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 23, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (9-8, 5-7 CIAA) could not find the answers they needed in a four-set loss to the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls (6-13, 4-9 CIAA), Monday [...]
Freshman Phenoms Power Bulldogs Over Hornets 35-7 In MEAC Opener
DOVER, DE (October 21, 2023) —South Carolina State opened Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play in an bang with an impressive 35-7 road win over Delaware State Saturday (Oct. 21st) at Alumni Stadium. The Bulldog [...]
Howell Earns MEAC Weekly Football Honors, presented by Coca-Cola
NORFOLK, Va., October 16, 2023 – South Carolina State freshman running Jawarn Howell was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola the league announced. Howell (RB, 6-1, 215, Fr., Mooresville, N.C.) caught three passes [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Three-Set Loss to Bluefield State
ELIZABETH CITY, NC (October 15, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (8-6, 3-4 CIAA) gave their all in a hard-fought three-set loss to the Bluefield State Blues (11-13, 8-2 CIAA), Sunday morning. Though the [...]
Bulldogs Suffer 28-7 Setback to Golden Eagles
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 14, 2023)---Graduate quarterback Corey Fields, Jr. threw for a game-high 224-yards connecting 17-of-34-1 and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough as Tennessee Tech scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to claim [...]
Tough Defense, Clutch Offense Leads Lady Panthers to Dramatic Five-Set Win Over Virginia Union
ELIZABETH CITY, NC (October 14, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (8-5, 4-4 CIAA) kicked their offense into gear just when they needed it to claim a five-set win over Virginia Union (8-9, 2-6 [...]
Lady Panthers, Panthers Compete Against Top Field at Upstate Invitational
SPARTANBURG, SC (October 14, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross-country teams looked sharp at the Upstate Invitational, Saturday morning. Competing against some of the top runners and teams on the east [...]
Claflin Cross Country Teams Make Another Great Showing at Upstate Invitational
SPARTANBURG, SC (October 14,2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross-country teams looked sharp at the Upstate Invitational, Saturday morning. Competing against some of the top runners and teams on the east coast, [...]
Lady Panthers Struggle in Three-Set Loss to Fayetteville State
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 9, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (7-5, 3-4 CIAA) gave a strong effort, but the team could not get their offense going in a three-set loss to the Fayetteville State [...]
Women’s Soccer Suffer 6-1 Setback
6 Winner UNC Asheville (6-3-4, 1-2-1) 1 South Carolina St. (0-8-0, 0-0-0) ORANGEBURG, SC (October 9, 202) - South Carolina State suffered yet another setback in a 6-1 decision to the UNC-Asheville Sunday (Oct. 8th) inside Oliver C. Dawson [...]
Claflin Panthers Cross Country Team Impresses at Royals Cross Country Challenge
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 7, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross-country teams had a great showing at the Royals Cross Country Challenge hosted by Queens (N.C.) University. Competing against some of the [...]
Lady Panthers Cross Country Team Impresses at Royals Cross Country Challenge
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 7, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross-country teams had a great showing at the Royals Cross Country Challenge hosted by Queens (N.C.) University. Competing against some of the [...]
Bulldogs Dominate In Win Over Dragons
ORANGEBURG,SC (October 7, 2023)--After a 0-3 start, South Carolina State is fighting to get back to .500 before opening Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play in two weeks. The Bulldogs took a big step toward that [...]
LATIMER, WILLIAMS LEAD SCSU CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS AT WINTHROP
Cross Country 10/6/2023 11:04:00 AM ORANGEBURG, SC – Senior Andrew Latimer and Graduate student Debrielle Williams were the top finishers for the South Carolina State cross country teams at the 40 annual Winthrop Adidas Invitational Jun. 30 at Rock Hill. [...]
Lady Panthers Rally for a Dramatic Five-Set Win at Johnson C. Smith
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 7, 2023) - For the second time in 10 days, the Claflin Lady Panthers (7-4, 3-3 CIAA) clawed their way to a five-set victory. After taking a pair of losses in [...]
Volleyball Team Snaps Losing Streak with Over Allen
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 3, 2023) – The South Carolina State volleyball team snapped losing skid with an 3-2 victory over Allen University Tuesday (Oct. 3rd) inside Dukes Gymnasium. Head coach Melissa Robinson-Paige captured her [...]
Sanders Named Food Lion CIAA Men’s Runner of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 4, 2023) - Claflin sophomore Jakarriez Sanders was named the Food Lion Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Runner of the Week, Tuesday afternoon. It was his terrific performance at the Akiah [...]
Kirkland Named CIAA Food Lion Defensive Player of the Week, Again
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 3, 2023) - For the second week in a row, Claflin senior libero Jasmine Kirkland was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week. After leading the [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall Short in MEAC Series Over Weekend
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 2, 2023) – South Carolina State's volleyball team dropped a pair of Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) matches to Coppin State and Morgan State over the weekend to remain winless in league [...]
Lady Panthers Roll to a Three-Set Win Over Lincoln (Pa.)
ETTRICK, VA (October 1, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (6-3, 2-2 CIAA) got back to their winning ways, Sunday morning when the took a three-set win over the Lincoln (Pa.) Lady Lions (3-9, 0-4 [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Three-Set Loss at Virginia State
ETTRICK, VA (September 30, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (5-3, 1-2 CIAA) gave a great effort, but some untimely miscues proved costly in a three-set loss to the Virginia State Trojans (3-7, 2-0 [...]
SC State, Furman Set To Play Home -and-Home Series
Football 9/28/2023 4:20:00 PM ORANGEBURG, S.C. –South Carolina State announced Thursday (Sept. 28th) it will renew its football rivalry with Furman University, beginning in 2026. The two Palmetto State Schools will play a home-and-home series. [...]
SC State accepting Homecoming Parade Entry Applications Through October 5th
S ORANGEBURG, S.C. – The South Carolina State University Homecoming Committee is accepting applications from SC State-related organizations and area high school bands for the 2023 Homecoming Parade through Thursday, Oct. 5. Participants must be [...]
Kirkland Named CIAA Food Lion Defensive Player of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 26, 2023) - Claflin University senior libero Jasmine Kirkland was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion Defensive Player of the Week, Tuesday afternoon. She earned the honor after a [...]
Lady Panthers Picked Sixth in 2023-24 CIAA Preseason Predicted Order of Finish
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 25, 2023) - After a pair of successful seasons, the expectations will be high for the Claflin University men's and women's basketball teams. On Monday morning, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association [...]
Panthers Picked to Finish Second in CIAA Preseason Predicted Order of Finish
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 25, 2023) - After a pair of successful seasons, the expectations will be high for the Claflin University men's and women's basketball teams. On Monday morning, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Dramatic Five-Set Win Over Livingstone
ORANGEBURG, SC (September 25, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (5-2, 1-1 CIAA) opened Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Southern Division play with a bang when the team took a dramatic five-set win over [...]
SC State Drops a Pair of MEAC Matches over the Weekend
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 25, 2023) - After a pair of successful seasons, the expectations will be high for the Claflin University men's and women's basketball teams. On Monday morning, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association [...]
Fields Jr., Lifts SC State To An Impressive 31-10 Victory Over The Citadel
ORANGEBURG, SC (September 24, 2023) —Graduate quarterback Corey Fields, Jr. threw for a season-high 301-yards connecting 19-of-25-1 and three (3) touchdowns to lead South Carolina State an impressive 31-10 victory over intrastate rival The Citadel Saturday [...]
Lady Panthers Claim a Four-Set Win at Brewton-Parker
MOUNT VERNON, GA (September 22, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (4-2) took their second straight victory when the team took a four-set road win over the Brewton-Parker Barons (3-6) , Thursday evening. Between [...]
Volleyball Shows Strong Showing At Buccaneer Invitational
CHARLESTON (September 18, 2023) – The South Carolina State volleyball team posted a strong showing over the weekend, despite suffering tough losses to The Citadel (0-3), FAMU (0-3) and host Charleston Southern (0-3) inside Buccaneer [...]
Lady Panthers Throw a Block Party in a Three-Set Win Over Tuskegee
ORANGEBURG, SC (September 18, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (3-2) put on a defensive showcase when the team claimed a three-set win over the Tuskegee Golden Tigers (0-4), Monday afternoon. After a dominating 25-14 [...]
Women’s Soccer Fall Short at Furman
Box Score Greenville, S.C. – The South Carolina State women's soccer team suffered yet another setback on the road 0-2 at Furman Thursday (Sept. 14) inside Stone Stadium. The Lady Bulldogs fall to 0-6 on the [...]
Lady Panthers Make Solid Return to Action at Gamecock Challenge
COLUMBIA, SC (September 15, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross-country team returned to the courses, Friday morning when the teams took part in the 2023 Gamecock Challenge. The Lady Panthers took [...]
Panthers Make Solid Return to Action at Gamecock Challenge
COLUMBIA, SC (September 15, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross-country team returned to the courses, Friday morning when the teams took part in the 2023 Gamecock Challenge. The Lady Panthers took [...]
Back to the drawing board as Bulldogs enter bye week
South Carolina State is a quarter-way through its football season, and for many supporters, the results have not measured up to expectations. The Bulldogs are currently 0-3 after a 48-13 loss at Georgia Tech [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Three-Set Loss to Shaw in Home Opener
ORANGEBURG, SC (September 14, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (2-2, 0-1 CIAA) opened home court on a down note when the team took a three-set loss to the Shaw Lady Bears (9-2, 3-0 [...]
Lady Panthers Battle Their Way to a Five-Set Win at Tuskegee
TUSKEGEE, AL (September 12, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (2-1) got back to their winning ways when the team took a hard-fought five-set win at Tuskegee (0-2), Monday evening. After taking a 22-25 [...]
Volleyball Suffers Setbacks At Queens Falls Classic
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 11, 2023) —The South Carolina State volleyball team suffered a few setbacks over the weekend in the Queens Fall Classic held at Curry Arena inside the Levine Center. The Lady Bulldogs [...]
Women’s Soccer Drops 3-0 Defeat To Charleston Southern
ORANGEBURG, SC (September 6, 2023) —The women's soccer team suffered yet another setback Tuesday (Sept. 5th) to visiting Charleston Southern in an 3-0 defeat inside Oliver. C. Dawson on Willie Jeffries Field. Goalkeeper Sierra Curnell finished [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Four-Set Loss at Saint Andrews
LAURINBURG, NC (September 6, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (1-1) gave a solid effort, but the team could not overcome some miscues in a four-set road loss to the Saint Andrews Knights (1-3), [...]
Bulldogs Fall Short On The Road Against 49ers
3 South Carolina St. 0-2 , 0-0 24 Winner Charlotte 1-0 , 0-0 Score By Quarters Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F South Carolina St. 0 3 0 0 3 Charlotte 0 17 0 7 24 CHARLOTTE [...]
Claflin Cross Country Teams Open 2023 Season at CSU Buccaneer Invitational
CHARLESTON, SC (September 1, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross-country teams opened their season in impressive style when the teams took part in the Charleston Southern University Buccaneer Invitational, Friday morning. [...]
Claflin Cross Country Men’s Team Open 2023 Season at CSU Buccaneer Invitational
CHARLESTON, SC (September 1, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross-country teams opened their season in impressive style when the teams took part in the Charleston Southern University Buccaneer Invitational, Friday morning. [...]
Lady Panthers Open 2023 Season with a Three-Set Win at Salem
SALEM, WV (August 1, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (1-0) opened the 2023 season in grand fashion when the team took a three-set win over the Salem Tigers (0-1). It was a balanced [...]
Pair of Bulldogs Signed to NFL Practice Squads
ORANGEBURG, SC (August 30, 2023) — Former Bulldog standouts offensive lineman Alex Taylor and wide receiver Shaquan Davis both were waived, but immediately signed to the practice squad by their perspective teams. The New [...]
SC State AD to Participate in Coin Toss at US Open Tennis
ORANGEBURG, SC (August 29, 2023) ---- South Carolina State Acting Director of Athletics Keshia Campbell will be among a group of HBCU women administrators from around the country highlighted during special ceremonial coin tosses before selected matches at [...]
Lady Bulldogs Host Charleston Southern Tuesday At Home
ORANGEBURG, SC (August 29, 2023) - The South Carolina State women's volleyball team open home play Tuesday (Aug.29th) versus non-conference foe Charleston Southern inside Historic Duke Gymnasium. The first serve is at 6:30 p.m. [...]
Lady Panthers Picked Sixth in 2023 CIAA Preseason Predicted Order of Finish
CHARLOTTE, NC (August 28, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers will have a new mission heading into the 2023 season. When the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced its preseason predicted order of finish, [...]
Slow Start On Offense Leads To 37-7 loss To Jackson State In MEAC/SWAC Challenge
ATLANTA, GA (August 28, 2023)—A slow start from the Bulldog offense leads to an 37-7 win for SWAC for Jackson State over South Carolina State in the annual Cricket Wireless MEAC/SWAC Challenge Saturday (Aug.26thI [...]
Pough, Bulldogs Set To Battle Jackson State In MEAC/SWAC Challenge
ATLANTA, GA (August 25, 2023) --- Legendary head coach Buddy Pough and the South Carolina State Bulldogs will kick-off the 2023 campaign on road Saturday (Aug. 26th) in Atlanta at the annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge [...]
SC State Volleyball Open the 2023 Season on the Road at Georgia State Invitational
ATLANTA, GA (August 24, 2023) - South Carolina State women's volleyball team opens the 2023 campaign on the road at the Georgia State Invitational on Aug. 25-26. at GSU Sports Arena. The Lady [...]
SC State’s head football coach Buddy Pough to retire after 2023 season
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (August 24, 2023) – The 2023 football season will be the final one for South Carolina State head football coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough. Pough, who is starting his 22nd season as Bulldog [...]
Women’s Soccer Set To Take On College of Charleston Thursday
CHARLESTON, SC (August 24, 2023) —The South Carolina State women's soccer team is back in action versus College of Charleston Thursday night (Aug.24th) at Ralph Lundy Field at Patriots Point. Kick-off is scheduled for [...]
Fear the Bite! SC State unveils dazzling new Bulldogs football equipment trailer
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (August 23, 2023) – It's big. It's bold. It's got Bulldog bite. It's a rolling billboard that will take South Carolina State University's message around the United States. SC State's Department of Athletics unveiled [...]
Pough Set To Hold Weekly Press Conference
ORANGEBURG, SC (August 20, 2023) — South Carolina State head coach Buddy Pough will start the 2023 campaign, beginning Monday (Aug. 21st ) with the annual Bulldog Football Press Conference. The weekly press conference will be [...]
Women’s Soccer Back In Action At Jacksonville State
ALABAMA (August 20, 2023)---The South Carolina State women's soccer team return to action Sunday (Aug. 20th) on the road versus Jacksonville State at Jax State Soccer Complex. First kick is 1 p.m. (CT) and 2 [...]
Four South Carolina State football alumni who are in the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame
South Carolina State's football program has always been a producer of professionals ready to make big plays. Defensive stalwarts such as Colts Pro-Bowl linebacker Darius Leonard and Rams defensive back DeCoie Durant are Bulldogs [...]
Women’s Soccer Opens Preseason Drills
ORANGEBURG, SC (August 10, 2023) —The South Carolina State women's soccer team begin their quest for the 2023 campaign with the opening of preseason drills. First-year head coach Liz-Amanda Brown welcomes a balanced roster [...]
Offense shines in Bulldogs first scrimmage
South Carolina State held its first scrimmage of preseason camp Saturday at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium and Willie Jeffries Field. The first-team offense scored on its first play as Gaffney's Tyler Smith took a handoff 75 [...]
Pair of Bulldogs Named To The BOXTOROX Preseason All-America Team
ORANGEBURG, SC (August 1, 2023) — Bulldog graduate defensive end Patrick Godbolt and redshirt junior punter Dyson Roberts were named to The 2023 HBCU college football Preseason All-America team presented by BOXTOROW. GODBOLT (6-3 [...]
Bulldogs Open Preseason With High Expectations
ORANGEBURG, SC (July 29, 2023) - South Carolina State opened its first day of preseason camp Friday (July 28th) morning inside O.C. Dawson Stadium. As the team prepare to face Jackson State in the [...]
Bulldogs Report To Preseason Camp In Preparation For 2023 Campaign
ORANGEBURG, SC (July 27, 2023) – The South Carolina State University football team reported to camp on Thursday, July 27th and will begin practicing on Friday, July 28th, in an 9:30 a.m. start, inside O.C. Dawson Stadium [...]
Eight Bulldogs Named To MEAC All-Preseason Team; SC State Picked 3rd In League Race
NORFOLK, VA (July 21, 2023) — Eight (8) South Carolina State Bulldogs were named to the 2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Preseason Football All-Conference team, while Coach Buddy Pough's team was picked to finish third [...]
SC State Student-Athletes Embark On Wealth Management Seminar
ORANGEBURG, SC (July 19, 2023) —South Carolina State Department of Athletics and Founder's Credit Union partnered together to provide Wealth Management and NIL seminar for student-athletes at the university. Over 150 student-athletes were in [...]
South Carolina State University honors coaching legend Willie Jeffries with his name on its field turf
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (July 19, 2023) – While the field inside South Carolina State University’s Oliver C. Dawson Stadium has long been named to honor iconic football Coach Willie Jeffries, the turf did not reflect [...]
South Carolina State University coach Buddy Pough steps up in time of need
July 15, 2023 Credit: HBCU Gameday South Carolina State University head coach Buddy Pough has performed many heroic acts during his coaching career. But he recently performed another one off the field. A coach [...]
Pough to Be Among State Coaches Participating in SC Coaches for Charity Event
ORANGEBURG, SC (July 15, 2023) – South Carolina State head football Coach Buddy Pough will be among the Palmetto State football coaches participating in the Fourteenth (14th) annual South Carolina Coaches for Charity program set [...]
SC State Lady Bulldogs Release 2023 Schedule
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (July 14, 2023) – The South Carolina State volleyball team announced its 2023 schedule, a slate that features 15 non-conference and nine home matches under first-year head coach Melissa Paige. The Lady [...]
Bulldog Tennis Rookie Wins Serbian National Adult Tennis Championships
ORANGEBURG, SC (July 13, 2023)—South Carolina State freshman tennis player Novak Novakovic captured the Serbian National Adult Championship held at the Spartak Tennis Club in Subotica, Serbia. Novakovic, a native of Serbia and reigning MEAC [...]
MEAC Set to Host Football Media Day, presented by Wells Fargo
NORFOLK, Va., (July 11, 2023) – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) will hold its 2023 Football Media Day, presented by Wells Fargo, on Friday, July 21, at Hilton Norfolk the Main [100 E. Main St., Norfolk, [...]
Walk Ups Are Welcome To Attend High School Prospect Camp
ORANGEBURG, SC (July 10, 2023)--South Carolina State Football will host a High School Prospect Camp, Thursday July 13th from 9:00 am-12 noon inside Oliver C. Dawson Stadium on Willie E. Jeffries Field. Food Trucks and [...]
Fun, Food, and Great Golf Highlight 3rd Annual PAWSUp Golf Classic
SANTEE, SC (July 7, 2023) - For the third straight year, the Claflin University Department of Athletics hosted its annual PAWSUp Golf Classic. The tournament, which was held to support Claflin University student-athletes, was [...]
The 2023 PAWSUp Celebrity Soirée a Smashing Success
ORANGEBURG, SC (July 6, 2023) - The Claflin University Department of Athletics kicked off the Third Annual PAWSUp Golf Classic in grand style with the 2023 PAWSUp Celebrity Soirée. Held at the Sulit Luxe [...]
Claflin Athletics to Kick Off 2023 PAWSUp Golf Classic with Celebrity Soirée
ORANGEBURG, SC (July 7, 2023) - The Claflin University Department of Athletics will kick off one of the biggest events of the year with the 2023 PAWSUp Celebrity Soirée. The event will be held [...]
SC State Volleyball Announces 2023 Recruiting Class
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (June 29, 2023) – South Carolina State head women's volleyball coach Melissa Paige announced the signing of ten (10) student-athletes who will play for the Lady Bulldogs during the 2023-2024 season. The [...]
Claflin Baseball Places 26 on Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll
AUGUSTA, GA (June 29, 2023) - In addition to some great efforts on the diamond, the Claflin Panthers also gave some great efforts in the classroom during the 2022-23 season. Those efforts paid off, [...]
SCSU Alum Tim Hall Named New Track Coach At USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 23, 2023) – Tim Hall has officially been named the head coach of South Carolina Track & Field and Cross Country. Athletics Director Ray Tanner announced on Friday the hiring of Hall, making [...]
SCSU Women’s Basketball To Hold Elite Camp
ORANGEBURG, SC (June 22, 2023) —The South Carolina State women's basketball program will hold their annual Women's Elite Basketball Camp, Friday June 23rd at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center Registration starts at 7 a.m., while the camp tips [...]
Three Panthers Named to Peach Belt Conference Team of Academic Distinction
AUGUSTA, GA (June 20, 2023) - After a season of terrific play on the diamond and hard work in the classroom, three Claflin Panthers were announced as members of the 2022-23 Peach Belt Conference Baseball [...]
Bulldog Youth Football Camp To Be Held Friday
ORANGEBURG, SC--South Carolina State University will hold a youth football camp Friday, June 9. Cost for the event is $20 per camper and is open to kids ages 6-12 years old. Campers will be [...]
Pair of MEAC Football Games to be Aired on ESPNU
NORFOLK, Va., June 2, 2023 – ESPN announced on Wednesday, May 31, its slate of college football games to be aired live on ESPNU during the 2023 season, and two Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) contests were [...]
Jackson Selected to Compete in 3rd Annual HBCU All-Star Game
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - Claflin senior pitcher Charles Jackson can add another honor to his resume as he was selected to participate in the 2023 Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game. This marks the third time that [...]
Ames-Alexander selected for 2023 MSP HBCU All-Star Game
ORANGEBURG, SC--South Carolina State first-year performer Taylor Ames-Alexander was selected to participate in Minority Softball Prospect HBCU All-Star Game, Friday, June 2nd, beginning at 7:15 p.m. at the Grizzly Softball Complex on the campus of Georgia Gwinnett [...]
Claflin’s Jackson Selected for 2023 MSP HBCU All-Star Game
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - After completing a successful 2023 season for the Claflin Lady Panthers, the honors just keep coming in for Claflin senior pitcher Jaelyn Jackson. Another big one just came in for her when she [...]
SC STATE FOOTBALL: Howard wants to build on foundation
Thomas Howard has spent a number of seasons watching South Carolina State from the opposing sidelines. Last season, he worked as an assistant with Norfolk State University. Prior to that he spent seven seasons at North [...]
Riley Places 17th in 400m Hurdles Prelims at NCAA Division II Men’s National Championship Meet
PUEBLO, CO (May 27, 2023) - Claflin University freshman Jaevon Riley gave a great effort at the 2023 NCAA Division II Men's Outdoor Track & Field National Championship Meet, Thursday evening. After heading into [...]
Toni Cowan Tabbed As New Assistant Soccer Coach
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 26, 2023)—South Carolina State head women's soccer coach Liz-Amanda Brown has announced the addition of Toni Cowan as the new assistant women's soccer coach. Cowan comes to South Carolina State with [...]
SCSU’s Eatman Tabs Two Former Lady Bulldog Players as Assistants
Orangeburg, SC (May 25, 2023) - South Carolina State head women's basketball coach Tim Eatman has added two former Lady Bulldog basketball players to his staff. Regina Garrett and Jaquanna Murray, former starters for SC [...]
Claflin’s Riley to Compete at 2023 NCAA Division II Men’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championship Meet
PUEBLO, CO (May 24, 2023) - For the second year in a row, Claflin track & field will make it's way to the national stage as Panther freshman Jaevon Riley is set to compete in [...]
SC State’s Rembert-Jett Earns Trip to NCAA East Preliminary Track at UNF
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 23, 2023) – South Carolina State sprinter Waddell Rembert-Jett will be among twenty-seven (27) student-athletes from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference competing at the NCAA Division I East Preliminary Wednesday through Saturday (May 24-27) at [...]
Liz-Amanda Brown Selected To The NCAA Women Coaches Academy
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 22, 2023) —South Carolina State head women's soccer coach Liz-Amanda Brown has been awarded a scholarship sponsored by Hudl and Endeavor to attend the prestigious WeCOACH NCAA Women Coaches Academy held May [...]
Riley, 4x400m Relay Post NCAA Division II Provisional Qualifying Times at Lee Last Chance Meet
CLEVELAND, TN (May 14, 2023) - The Claflin University men's track & field team took to the track, Saturday, when the team took part in the Lee University Last Chance Meet. The Panthers didn't [...]
SC STATE MEN & WOMEN 7TH AT MEAC OUTDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
NORFOLK, VA (May 11, 2023) – South Carolina State had its strongest performance of the three-day Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship on Thursday, with the women earning 31 points and men earning 35 points. Coach [...]
Hill Earns Bronze in High Jump, Ratliff & Cooper Also Score 4 Others Make Finals
NORFOLK, VA (May 10, 2023) – South Carolina State's Erick Hill earned the bronze medal in the long jump for the Bulldogs at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships Wednesday at Dick Price Stadium. Hill [...]
SCSU’s Ratliff Earns Bronze Medal in Discus at MEAC Track Championship; Banks Also Scores
NORFOLK, VA (May 10, 2023) – South Carolina State senior Dexter Ratliff finished third in the men's discus to earn the bronze medal and pick up six points for the Bulldogs, who are in sixth place [...]
Six Lady Bulldogs Earn MEAC Softball Academic Honors
NORFOLK, Va., May 9, 2023 – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced the 2023 Softball All-Academic Selections, honoring 74 student-athletes from the conference's eight softball-playing institutions who have achieved academic success. MEAC sophomore, junior and [...]
Fourteen (14) SCSU Track Athletes Earn MEAC All-Academic Honors
NORFOLK, Va., May 8, 2023—The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Monday announced the 2023 Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field All-Academic selections, honoring 172 student-athletes from the conference's eight member institutions who have achieved academic [...]
Howard Tabbed As Defensive Coordinator For Bulldog Football
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 8, 2023) —South Carolina State football has announced an addition to the Bulldog coaching staff, selecting Thomas Howard as the new defensive coordinator/, head coach Buddy Pough announced. Thomas joins the Bulldog [...]
Panthers Place Third at 2023 CIAA Men’s Track & Field Championship Meet
DURHAM, NC (May 8, 2023) - The Claflin University men's track & field team had a terrific weekend at the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Track & Field Championship Meet. The meet featured [...]
Adams Wins Women’s 400m Dash at 2023 CIAA Women’s Outdoor
DURHAM, NC (May 8, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers concluded the 2023 outdoor track & field season at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championship Meet. The team [...]
Lady Panthers Take an 8-2 Loss to Bowie State in CIAA Softball Championship Game
8 Winner Bowie State 35-14 2 Claflin 32-12 HENRICO, VA (May 7, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (32-12) gave everything they had when the team took a hard-fought 8-2 loss to the Bowie State Bulldogs [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 1-0 Win Over Bowie State to Force Championship Final
1 Winner Claflin 32-11 0 Bowie State 34-14 HENRICO, VA (May 7, 2023)- The Claflin Lady Panthers (32-11) played some stellar defense to claim a 1-0 win over the Bowie State Bulldogs (34-14), Saturday afternoon. With the win, [...]
Lady Panthers Advance to CIAA Softball Finals with a 3-1 Win Over Winston-Salem State
1 Winston-Salem State 21-14 3 Winner Claflin 31-11 HENRICO, VA (May 7, 2023) - The Claflin University Lady Panthers (31-11) clawed their way to the championship final round of the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) [...]
Lady Panthers’ Rally Falls Short in 3-2 Loss to Top-Seeded Bowie State
2 Claflin 30-11 3 Winner Bowie State 34-13 HENRICO, VA (May 6, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (30-10) advanced in the winner's bracket of the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Softball Championship Tournament, Friday. The game [...]
White Hits 10th-Inning RBI Single to Give Lady Panthers a 2-1 Win in CIAA Softball Semifinals
1 Winston-Salem State 20-13 2 Winner Claflin 30-10 HENRICO, VA (May 6, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (30-10) advanced in the winner's bracket of the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Softball Championship Tournament, Friday. The game [...]
Lady Panthers Set the Stage for Strong Day Two at CIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
DURHAM, NC (May 5, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams had some solid performances on day one of the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's and Women's Track [...]
Panthers in Third Place After Day One of CIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
DURHAM, NC (May 5, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams had some solid performances on day one of the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's and Women's Track [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall In Opening Round Of NCAA Tennis Championships To NC State
RALEIGH (May 5, 2023) - Fourth-ranked NC State (24-4) knocked off South Carolina State (12-8) in the first round of the NCAA Championships on Friday evening with a 4-0 decision. The Lady Bulldogs close out [...]
Bulldogs Fall To Gamecocks In Opening Round Of NCAA Tennis Championships
0 South Carolina State (10-10) 4 Winner South Carolina (20-6) South Carolina State men's tennis team fell 4-0 at eighth-ranked South Carolina in the first round of the NCAA tournament. "It was a competitive match," SC State head [...]
Ratliff Earns MEAC Weekly Track & Field Honors, presented by Coca-Cola
NORFOLK, Va., May 3, 2023—South Carolina State senior Dexter Ratliff was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's Field Athlete of the Week presented by Coca-Cola, the conference office announced today. Others earning honors, were Norfolk State sophomore [...]
Jackson Named CIAA Softball Pitcher of the Year
CHARLOTTE, NC (May 2, 2023) - After a dominant pitching performance this regular season, Claflin senior Jaelyn Jackson was recognized as the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Pitcher of the Year, Tuesday. She was honored [...]
Lady Bulldogs Close Out Season Finale with Split Over Coppin State
Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 ORANGEBURG, SC- The South Carolina State women's softball team wrapped up the 2023 season at home in a 1-1 split with Coppin State over the weekend at the Lady Bulldog Softball [...]
Four Lady Panthers Named to CIAA All-Rookie Team
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Lady Panthers softball team features some of the top freshmen in the conference and the honors came rolling in as four Claflin student-athletes were honored as members of the 2023 Central [...]
C State Men, Women Learn NCAA Tennis Destinations
Men's Tennis 5/2/2023 6:16:00 AM SC State Men, Women Learn NCAA Tennis Destinations TennisSelectionShow 1 of 5 Continue to gallery Next Next Next Next Next 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of [...]
Lady Panthers Advance to CIAA Semifinals With a 5-0 Win Over Johnson C. Smith
0 Johnson C. Smith 10-16 5 Winner Claflin 29-10 ORANGEBURG, SC (May 2, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (29-10) put on a defensive showcase to take a 5-0 win over the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls (10-16) [...]
Ratliff, Rembert-Jett Lead Strong outing for SC State Track Teams at Jacksonville
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 1, 2023) --- Seniors Dexter Ratliff and Waddell Rembert-Jett, and the men's 4x100-meter relay team led a strong outing for the South Carolina State track teams at the University of North Florida East Coach Relays at [...]
Young Panthers Continue Growth at UNF East Coast Relays
JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams had some strong performances at the East Coast Relays hosted by the University of North Florida. Both teams had some impressive showings [...]
Adams Runs Provisional Qualifying Time at UNF East Coast Relays
JACKSONVILLE, FL (April 30, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams had some strong performances at the East Coast Relays hosted by the University of North Florida. Both teams had [...]
Lady Panthers Dominate for a 14-1 Win Over Fayetteville State
1 Fayetteville State 15-18, 10-6 CIAA 14 Winner Claflin 26-10, 12-2 CIAA ORANGEBURG, SC (April 29, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (26-10, 12-2 CIAA) put on a dominant performance when the team took a 14-1 win over [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 5-0 Win Over Fayetteville State
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 29, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (25-10, 11-2 CIAA) got back to their winning ways with a 5-0 win over the Fayetteville State Broncos (15-17, 10-5 CIAA), Saturday afternoon. The win [...]
South Carolina State Wins 2023 MEAC Men’s Tennis Championship
0 N.C. Central () 4 Winner SC State Bulldogs () CARY, N.C., April 29, 2023 – South Carolina State defeated North Carolina Central 4-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Cary Tennis Park to win the 2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference [...]
South Carolina State Wins 2023 MEAC Women’s Tennis Championship
0 Delaware State Women () 4 Winner SC State Lady Bulldogs () CARY, N.C., April 29, 2023 – South Carolina State defeated Delaware State 4-0 on Saturday morning at the Cary Tennis Park to win the 2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic [...]
Lady Panthers’ Rally Falls Short in 6-5 Loss to Winston-Salem State
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 28, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (24-10, `0-2 CIAA) fell just short in their bid for a 10th straight win when the team took a 6-5 loss to the Winston-Salem State Rams [...]
Ten SC State Tennis Players Earn MEAC All-Academic Honors
NORFOLK, Va., (April 27, 2023) —The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced the 2023 Men's and Women's Tennis All-Academic selections, honoring 57 student-athletes from the conference's six men's tennis- and seven women's tennis-playing institutions who [...]
Lady Panthers Take an 8-0 Win Over Winston-Salem State
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 28, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (24-9, 10-1 CIAA) claimed their ninth straight victory when the team took an 8-0 win over the Winston-Salem State Rams (18-11, 11-4 CIAA), Friday afternoon. [...]
NFL DRAFT: Davis waiting for his chance
After leading the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in receiving last season, SC State's Shaquan Davis made the decision to leave Orangeburg in hopes of playing in the National Football League. Davis, a red-shirt junior, had 45 catches for [...]
Riley Named CIAA Food Lion Men’s Track Athlete of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (April 26, 2023) - The honors just keep coming in for the Claflin University men's outdoor track & field team as freshman hurdler Jaevon Riley was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food [...]
Track Teams Record Several Season-Best Performances and One PR
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 24, 2023) – The South Carolina State track and field teams recorded several season-best performances and established one personal record at the recent Georgia Tech Invitational at Atlanta, GA Apr. 21-22. Recording [...]
Lady Panthers Post Solid Day at Georgia Tech Invitational
ATLANTA, GA (April 22, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams returned to competition at the 2023 Georgia Tech Invitational. Though there weren't many Panthers and Lady Panthers in competition, [...]
Riley Runs Provisional Qualifying Time at Georgia Tech Invitational
ATLANTA, GA (April 22, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams returned to competition at the 2023 Georgia Tech Invitational. Though there weren't many Panthers and Lady Panthers in competition, [...]
Panthers Open Weekend Series with a 6-0 Loss at Flagler
SAINT AUGUSTINE'S, FL (April 22, 2023) - The hits and runs were hard to come by for the Claflin Panthers (1-36, 0-25 PBC), Friday evening. The Panthers played some solid defense in the game, the [...]
Lady Bulldogs Drop Tough Pair of Decisions To College of Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC (April 20, 2023) - The South Carolina State softball team suffered a tough setback dropping a pair of non-conference decisions to College of Charleston Wednesday (April 19th) at Patriot Point in Charleston, SC. [...]
Lady Panthers Sweep CIAA Softball Player of the Week Honors
CHARLOTTE, NC (April 19, 2023) - After a dominant performance in a pair of doubleheader sweeps last week, the Claflin Lady Panthers got another sweep when the team claimed all four of the Central Intercollegiate [...]
Gilliam to Be Enshrined in SC Football Hall of Fame Friday
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 20, 2023) – Former South Carolina State football standout John Gilliam is one of five persons scheduled for induction into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Friday at a 6:30 p.m. [...]
Claflin Track & Field has Solid Day at Electric City Invitational
ANDERSON, SC (April 18, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams returned to the track for some solid performances at the 2023 Electric City Invitational hosted by Anderson University. As [...]
Lady Bulldogs Capture Series Win Over Howard
Orangeburg, SC (April 18, 2023) — The South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs softball team captured their first series win over the weekend defeating Howard in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) showdown at Lady Bulldog Softball [...]
Claflin Track & Field Posts Great Performances at Electric City Invitational
ANDERSON, SC (April 18, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams returned to the track for some solid performances at the 2023 Electric City Invitational hosted by Anderson University. As [...]
Tennis Teams Claim Regular Season Crown With Win Over NCCU
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 16, 2023)— The South Carolina State men's and women's tennis teams wrapped up Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play in dominating style to claim the 2023 MEAC Regular Season Title for head coach Hardeep [...]
Panthers Take a 7-5 Loss to Georgia College & State in a Dramatic Game
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 15, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (1-33, 0-23 PBC) played their best game of the season, but the team came up just short in a heartbreaking 7-5 loss to the Georgia College [...]
Panthers Battle Hard in 13-3 Loss to Georgia College & State Bobcats
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 15, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (1-31, 0-23 PBC) gave a great effort, but the team could not quite get what they needed in a 13-3 loss to the Georgia College & [...]
SPRING GAME: Fields’ TD throws lift offense to win
Corey Fields Jr. completed 11-of-16 passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns to help lead the offense to a 19-17 victory over the defense during SC State's Garnet and Blue Spring Game. Fields returned to the [...]
BULLDOG FOOTBALL: Pough looking for missing pieces
South Carolina State is looking to replace its top three leading rushers and leading receiver from an offense that ranked 106th in the FCS last season. "With the kind of year we had last year, [...]
Panthers Break Out for a 12-6 Win Over Paine
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 12, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (1-31) put on their best performance of the season when the team took a 12-6 win over the Paine Lions (10-10), Wednesday evening. The Panthers combined [...]
Lady Panthers Close Out a Doubleheader with a 6-1 Win at Johnson C. Smith
CHARLOTTE, NC (April 12, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (21-9, 7-1 CIAA) continued to roll when the team closed out their doubleheader with a 6-1 road win over the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 7-0 Win at Johnson C. Smith
CHARLOTTE, NC (April 12, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (20-9, 6-1 CIAA) took their strong play on the road when the team took a 7-0 win over the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls (4-14, [...]
TRACK TEAMS RECORD 9 TOP 10 FINISHES, ESTABLISH 14 PERSONAL RECORDS AT FLORIDA
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 10, 2023) – The South Carolina State men and women's track teams combined for nine Top 10 finishes and established 12 personal records (PRs) at the South Florida Invitational Apr. 7-8 at [...]
SC STATE FOOTBALL: LB Aaron Smith relishing leadership role
South Carolina State linebacker Aaron Smith first started making a name for himself during the 2021 win over Jackson State in the Celebration Bowl. As a freshman, he filled in for Chad Gilchrist by recording three tackles, [...]
Lady Bulldogs Split Over Weekend With UMES
PRINCESS ANNE, MD (April 4, 2023) —South Carolina State softball team improved to 3-20 overall, 2-5 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) after a split over the weekend with Maryland Eastern Shore. The first day [...]
Tennis Teams Dominate In Road Wins Over Norfolk State
NORFOLK, VA (April 3, 2023) —The South Carolina State men's tennis teams dominated in fashion with shutout wins over Norfolk State Monday (April 3rd) in Norfolk, VA. Both teams posted 7-0 victory with the wins. [...]
Lady Bulldogs Split Over Weekend With UMES
PRINCESS ANNE, MD—South Carolina State softball team improved to 3-20 overall, 2-5 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) after a split over the weekend with Maryland Eastern Shore. The first day of action was cancelled [...]
Panthers Take an 11-0 Loss to USC Aiken
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 1, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (0-26, 0-16 PBC) had to battle some tough weather and a talented opposing team in an 11-0 loss to the USC Aiken Pacers (21-11, 13-3 PBC), [...]
Jackson, Fenwick Earn CIAA Softball Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Claflin Lady Panthers had some great performances at the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Softball Round Up and it showed when the CIAA Food Lion Softball Players of the Week [...]
South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Announce their Class of 2022 Members for 10th Annual Enshrinement Ceremony
Greenville, SC: The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) has announced their new Class of 2022 members to be enshrined at the 10th Annual Enshrinement Ceremony on April 21, 2023, at the Hilton Greenville off Haywood [...]
Adams Named CIAA Food Lion Track Athlete of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (March 29, 2023) - The honors just keep coming in for Claflin sophomore sprinter Zoe Adams. On Wednesday afternoon, she was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion Women's Outdoor Track [...]
Pair of Bulldogs Earn MEAC Weekly Tennis Honors
NORFOLK, Va., March 29, 2023—South Carolina State tennis duo Mikalai Bankou and Soyfa Vitaliyena Chursina earned the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) top rookie weekly honors presented by Coca-Cola, the conference office announced today. Freshman Bankou was named Men's Rookie [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 5-1 Extra Inning Loss to Bowie State
ELIZABETH CITY, NC (March 27, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (15-9, 3-1 CIAA) gave it their all, but the team came up just short in a 5-1 extra inning loss to the Bowie State [...]
Lady Panthers Fend Off Lincoln (Pa.) for an 8-6 Win at CIAA Softball Round Up
ELIZABETH CITY, NC (March 27, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (15-8, 3-0 CIAA) claimed their seventh straight win when the team held off the Lincoln (Pa.) Lady Lions in an 8-6 victory. The Lady [...]
Lady Panthers Open CIAA Play with a 16-8 Win Over Shaw
ELIZABETH CITY, NC (March 27, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (16-8, 1-0 CIAA) opened Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play with their fifth straight win. The team took a 16-8 win over the Shaw [...]
Lady Bulldogs Close Out Weekend With 1-1 Split
Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 ORANGEBURG, SC (March 26, 2023) — Despite the rain delay, a fifth inning home run from De'Asia Lowther helped South Carolina State capture their first conference win over Delaware State, Saturday (March 24th) [...]
Lady Bulldogs Extend Their Winning Streak To Seven Straight
BUIES CREEK, NC (March 26, 2023) — The Defending MEAC Champion South Carolina State women's tennis team extended their winning streak to seven straight after an 4-3 victory over host Campbell Saturday (March 25th) at [...]
Bulldogs Capture Fifth Straight Victory In Win Over Campbell
BUIES CREEK, NC (March 26, 2023) —The Defending MEAC Champion South Carolina State men's tennis team extended their winning streak to five straight, after an impressive win over host Campbell (4-2) Saturday (March 25th) at [...]
Lady Panthers Fend Off Vikings for an 11-10 Win at Elizabeth City State
ELIZABETH CITY, NC (March 26, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (17-9, 5-1 CIAA) completed the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Softball Round Up in style when the team took an 11-10 win over [...]
SC State Track Teams Record Four Top 5, Seven Top 10 Finishes at USC’s Weems Baskins Invite
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 25, 2023) – The South Carolina State track and field teams combined for four Top 5, seven Top 10 finishes, and two personal records at the Weems Baskins Invitational, hosted by the University [...]
Jackson Throws a Perfect Game in 17-0 Win Over Virginia Union
ELIZABETH CITY, NC (March 24, 2023) – The Claflin Lady Panthers (14-8, 2-0 CIAA) clicked on all cylinders when the team took a dominating 17-0 five-inning win over the Virginia Union Panthers (2-13, 0-2 CIAA), [...]
Pair Of Bulldog Track Athletes Listed Among MEAC Top Performers
NORFOLK, Va., March 22, 2023 — SC State freshman Cameran Gist and senior Dexter Ratliff were listed among the Mi-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) top track performers for the week ending Mar. 18. Gist won the long jump at the Buccaneer [...]
Bulldogs Open Spring Drills
After a 3-8 season, and a last-place finish in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, South Carolina State started its spring football practices Monday. "We're excited to get out and play football again," SC State head coach [...]
Panthers Post Strong Showings at CSU Buccaneer Invitational
CHARLESTON, SC (March 17, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams made a return to competition, Friday when the teams took competed in the CSU Buccaneer Invitational hosted by Charleston [...]
Panthers Take a 9-3 loss at Voorhees (S.C.)
DENMARK, SC - The Claflin Panthers (0-22) had a solid effort at the plate, but some late runs proved costly in a 9-3 road loss to the Voorhees Tigers. The Panthers totaled six hits in [...]
Lady Panthers Roll in a 24-4 Win Over Voorhees
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 18, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (11-8) clicked on all cylinders when the team took a dominating 24-4 win over the Voorhees Tigers, Friday. The Lady Panthers notched a season-high in [...]
Tennis Teams Dominate In MEAC Play At Round-Up
CARY, NC (March 18, 2023) —The Defending MEAC Champions South Carolina State men's and women's tennis teams dominated in style this weekend at the MEAC Round-Up held in Cary, NC. at the Cary Tennis Park [...]
Lady Bulldogs Knock Off Illinois State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (March 15, 2023) – The South Carolina State women's tennis team captured back-to-back wins in a, 4-2, defeat over Illinois State Wednesday (March.15th) and the Hardeep Judge Tennis Center. The Lady Bulldogs improve [...]
Bulldogs Showcase Talents On Pro Timing Day
South Carolina State offensive line coach Na'Shan Goddard watched as a number of current Bulldogs went through Pro Day at the University of South Carolina Monday. Goddard, a former USC offensive linemen, chuckled when thinking back on [...]
Three Lady Panthers Earn CIAA Softball Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, NC (March 14, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers are off to another great start to the softball season and the honors are rolling in as three members of the softball team earned weekly [...]
Late Runs Cost Panthers in 17-3 Loss to Augusta (Ga.)
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 13, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (0-17, 0-12 PBC) played some solid defense, but some late struggles cost the team in a 17-3 loss to the Augusta (Ga.) Jaguars (10-10, 6-6 PBC), [...]
Panthers Rally Late, But Fall Short in 11-3 Loss to Augusta
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 10, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (0-16, 0-11 PBC) gave a great effort to push the game to nine innings, but the team fell short in an 11-3 loss to the Augusta [...]
Panthers Fade Late in a 19-2 Loss to Augusta (Ga.)
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 10, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (0-15, 0-10 PBC) had several innings of solid play, but the team ran into some late game struggles in a 19-2 loss to the Augusta (Ga.) [...]
Claflin’s Jackson, White Earn CIAA Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, NC (March 10, 2023) - When the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced its first weekly honors, Claflin University stood front and center with three of the four honors going to Lady Panthers. Claflin [...]
Panthers’ 4x400m Relay Named to USTFCCCA All-Region Team
NEW ORLEANS, LA (March 10, 2023) - When the United States Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the 2023 indoor track & field all-region honorees, the Claflin track & field teams both made [...]
Adams Named to USTFCCCA All-Region Team
NEW ORLEANS, LA (March 10 ,2023) - When the United States Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the 2023 indoor track & field all-region honorees, the Claflin track & field teams both made [...]
Top-Seeded Howard Upends SC State
NORFOLK, Va., March 8, 2023 – Bryce Harris came off the bench for 20 points and seven boards to power top-seeded Howard to a 91-55 win over the eighth-seeded South Carolina State Bulldogs Wednesday in the [...]
Top-Seeded Norfolk State Eliminates SC State 61-37
NORFOLK, VA (March 8, 2023) – Norfolk State's Kierra Wheeler recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds to power the top-seeded Lady Spartans to a 61-37 win over eighth-seeded South Carolina State Wednesday in [...]
Panthers Close Series with a 14-1 Loss to Columbus State
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 4, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (0-13, 0-9 PBC) played well late into the game, but the team faded late in a 14-1 loss to the Columbus State Cougars (14-3, 8-1 PBC), [...]
Panthers Struggle Late in a 19-1 Loss to Columbus State
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 4, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (0-12, 0-8 PBC) played some solid baseball, but some late struggles proved costly in the 19-1 loss. As a team, the Panthers were able to play [...]
Women’s Bracket Set for 2023 MEAC Basketball Tournament
2023 MEAC Basketball Tournament Women's Bracket NORFOLK, Va., March 3, 2023 – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has released its women's pairings for the 2023 MEAC Basketball Tournament, March 8-11 at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, [...]
Men’s Bracket Set for 2023 MEAC Basketball Tournament
2023 MEAC Basketball Tournament Men's Bracket NORFOLK, Va., March 3, 2023 – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has released its men's pairings for the 2023 MEAC Basketball Tournament, which will be held March 8-11 at the [...]
Lady Panthers’ Rally Falls Short in 11-8 Loss to Converse
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 1, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (6-6) staged a furious comeback, but the team fell just short in an 11-8 loss to the Converse Valkyries (8-10), Wednesday evening. After falling into [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 4-2 Win Over Converse
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 1, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (6-5) returned to the diamond with a great performance in a 4-2 win over the Converse Valkyries (7-10), Tuesday afternoon. It was some great pitching [...]
Bulldogs Late Rally Surge Comes Up Short Against Howard
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 27, 2023) —Four Bulldogs scored in double figures with Davion Everett tossing in a team-high 15 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped a tough 78-82 defeat [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall Short 60-55 To Howard
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 27, 2023) —Lovely Sonnier tossed in the games only double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds, but as South Carolina State dropped 55-60 setback to visiting Howard in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play [...]
Bulldogs Come Up Short To Spartans
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 26, 2023) —Three Bulldogs finished in double figures with Cameron Jones leading the way with a team-high 15 points and six rebounds along with four (4) assist but it wasn't enough, as South Carolina [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall At Home To Lady Spartans
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 26, 2023) — Nicole Gwynn finished with a team-high 13 points, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped a tough, 41-69, setback to Norfolk State Saturday (Feb.25th) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. South [...]
Panthers Take a 60-52 Loss to Winston-Salem State at CIAA Quarterfinals
BALTIMORE, MD (February 24, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (19-7) had their terrific season ended, Thursday evening when the team took a 60-52 loss to the Winston-Salem State Rams (19-8). The loss in the quarterfinal [...]
SC STATE MEN 6TH, WOMEN 7TH AT MEAC INDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (February 21, 2023) – The South Carolina State men and women's track teams finish sixth and seventh, respectively, at the three-day (Feb. 19-21) Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, conducted at [...]
Lady Panthers’ Season Ends with a 62-49 Loss to Shaw in CIAA Tournament
BALTIMORE, MD (February 21, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (12-14) gave a great effort, but the team came up just short in a 62-49 loss to the Shaw Lady Bears (17-12) in the opening [...]
Bulldogs Fall Short On The Road To Hornets
DOVER, DE (February 21, 2023) — Three Bulldogs scored double figures, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State came up short in a nailbiter to Delaware State, 69-68, Monday (Feb. 20th) at Memorial Hall. [...]
Lady Bulldogs Drop Heartbreaker On Road To Delaware State
DOVER, DE (February 21, 2023) — Lovely Sonnier tossed in a team-high 14 points and teammate Janiah Hinton added 12, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped a tough 50-49 defeat to Delaware State Monday (Feb. 20th) [...]
Men’s Tennis Drops Tough 4-3 Decision To Georgia Southern
STATESBORO, GA (February 21, 2023) —The South Carolina State men's tennis team dropped a tough 4-3 decision Monday (Feb.20th) versus Georgia Southern. "We have lost 5 matches 4-3 and had chances to win all of [...]
MEAC Announces Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field Academic Honors
NORFOLK, Va., (February 18, 2023) —The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced the 2023 Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field All-Academic selections, honoring 165 student-athletes from the conference's eight member institutions who have achieved [...]
Second Half Struggles Cost Panthers in a 71-61 Loss to Fayetteville State
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 16, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (18-6, 9-6 CIAA) looked good at times, but some second half struggles proved costly in a 71-61 loss to the Fayetteville State Broncos (15-12, 10-5 CIAA), [...]
Bulldogs Knock Off Bears 74-62 In MEAC Play
ORANGEBURG (February 14, 2023) — Justin Wilson scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead South Carolina State over Morgan State 74-62 on Monday night inside Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. Wilson added five blocks for the Bulldogs (5-20, [...]
SC State Falls TO Morgan State In Women’s Basketball Action
(February 14, 2023) - South Carolina State's women's basketball team fell to Morgan State 69-48 Monday (Feb.13th) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center in Orangeburg, SC. The Lady Bulldogs were able to keep the score close early, [...]
Panthers Win 2023 CIAA Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championship
WINSTON-SALEM, NC ( - The Claflin University men's indoor track & field team claimed the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Indoor Track & Field Championship, Monday at the JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, [...]
Panthers in First Place on Day One of CIAA Indoor Championships; Lady Panthers Seventh
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (February 12, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers got a great start to the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championships, Sunday. When the dust settled on [...]
Panthers’ Comeback Falls Short in 67-63 Loss to Saint Augustine’s
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 11, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (18-5, 9-5 CIAA) gave it their all, but the effort was not enough as the team took a 67-63 loss to the Saint Augustine's Falcons (7-16, [...]
Scott Nails Six Three-Pointers in 96-73 Win Over Saint Augustine’s
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 11, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (12-11, 5-9 CIAA) broke out for a huge second half effort to claim a 96-73 win over the Saint Augustine's Falcons (8-14, 4-10 CIAA), Saturday. [...]
SC State Defeats Coppin State In Men’s Basketball Action
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (February 11, 2023) — Latavian Lawrence scored 18 points as South Carolina State beat Coppin State 94-84 on Saturday (Feb.11th) to capture their first league win of the season. Lawrence also had five rebounds for [...]
Lady Bulldogs Post Season Sweep Over Coppin State
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 11, 2023) —Nicole Gwynn tossed in an team-high 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead South Carolina State to an season sweep over visit Coppin State Saturday (Feb.11th) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 9-0 Loss to Erskine Fleet
GREENWOOD, SC (February 10, 2023 )- The Claflin Lady Panthers (2-2) closed out the first day of the Brianna Surrento Kickoff Classic on a down note when the team took a 9-0 loss to the [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 7-0 Loss at Lander
GREENWOOD, SC (February 10, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (2-1) had some solid play, but the effort was not enough when the team took a 7-0 loss to the Lander Bearcats (3-3), Friday afternoon. [...]
Lady Panthers Clamp Down for a 19-0 Shutout Win Over Allen (S.C.)
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 10, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (2-0) looked closer to their championship form from last season when the team took a dominating 19-0 win over the Allen (S.C.) Yellowjackets (0-2), Sunday [...]
Lady Panthers Open 2023 With a 14-3 Win Over Allen (S.C.)
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 10, 2023) - The reigning Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) champion Claflin Lady Panthers (1-0) opened the 2023 season in style when the team took a dominating 14-3 win over the Allen [...]
Panthers Pull Away Late for a 71-62 Win at Winston-Salem State
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (February 9, 2023)- The Claflin Panthers (18-4, 9-4 CIAA) used some great play late to claim a 71-62 win at Winston-Salem State (16-6, 8-5 CIAA), Thursday evening. Though the Panthers were in control [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 78-45 Loss at Winston-Salem State
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (February 9, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (11-11, 4-9 CIAA) took their toughest loss of the season, Thursday, when the team took a 78-45 road loss to the Winston-Salem State Rams (13-8, [...]
Lady Panthers Fend Of Livingstone for 60-56 Win
(FEBRUARY 8 , 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers kept their winning ways going when the team took a 60-56 win over the Livingstone Blue Bears, Saturday afternoon. Though the Lady Panthers looked dominant for [...]
Panthers Take a Hard-Fought 4-1 Loss at Francis Marion
FLORENCE, SC (February 8, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (0-1) kicked off the 2023 season with a hard-fought road loss to the Francis Marion Patriots (2-2), Tuesday afternoon. Playing their first game under the guidance [...]
Panthers Hold on for a 57-52 Win at Benedict
COLUMBIA, SC (February 7, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (16-4) had to fend off tough Benedict Tigers () to take a thrilling 57-52 win. Though the Panthers controlled much of the game and went ahead [...]
Panthers Roll in a 90-71 Win Over Livingstone
The Claflin Panthers took an impressive 90-71 win over the Livingstone Blue Bears. The 90-point effort marked the third time this season that the Panthers broke the 90-point barrier. The Panthers used a balanced attack [...]
Lady Bulldogs Snaps Losing Skid For First MEAC WIN
BALTIMORE, MD (February 4, 2023) —Nicole Gwynn led the Lady Bulldogs with a game-high 26 points and grabbed seven rebounds to knock off Coppin State, 63-61, and lead South Carolina State to its first Mid-Eastern Athletic [...]
Panthers Middle Distance Run Strong at South Carolina Invitational
COLUMBIA, SC (February 4, 2023) - With the upcoming conference championships in sight, the Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams put on some terrific performances at the South Carolina Invitational track & [...]
Adams Runs Provisional Qualifying Time at South Carolina Invitational
COLUMBIA, SC (February 4, 2023) - With the upcoming conference championships in sight, the Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams put on some terrific performances at the South Carolina Invitational track & [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Dominant 81-64 Win at Benedict
COLUMBIA, SC (February 5, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (10-10) got back to their winning ways in style when the team took an 81-64 win over the Benedict Lady Tigers (9-12), Thursday evening. The [...]
HILL EARNS MEAC TRACK & FIELD WEEKLY HONOR
NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 1, 2023 -- South Carolina State sophomore Erick Hill was among the athletes earning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) weekly track and field honors, presented by Coca Cola, the conference office announced Tuesday.The Raytown, MO native was [...]
Pough Inks 20 New Prospects Including Three Transfers For The Upcoming 2023 Season
2023 South Carolina State Bulldogs Signees (DOCX) ORANGEBURG, SC –South Carolina State, Wednesday (Feb.1st), head coach Buddy Pough announced the signing of twenty (20) football prospects to national letters of intent (NLI). This year's class hails from [...]
Claflin Picked to Finish First in CIAA Pre-Season Poll; Four Lady Panthers Named to Pre-Season All-CIAA Team
CHARLOTTE, NC (February 1, 2023) - For the third season in a row, the Claflin University softball team was picked to finish first in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Softball Pre-Season Predicted Order of [...]
FORMER SCSU VOLLEYBALL STANDOUT RETURNS AS HEAD COACH
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 31, 2023) – Melissa Robinson, a former volleyball standout at South Carolina State, has been named Lady Bulldog Head Volleyball Coach, Acting Athletics Director Keshia Campbell announced Tuesday. Robinson will begin her [...]
Lady Bulldogs Suffer Another League Loss On The Road
WASHINGTON, DC (January 30, 2023) —Lovely Sonnier recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 14 points and a team-high 12 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped another league contest, 35-67, to [...]
Three SC State Bulldogs on their way to Super Bowl LVII
Jan. 30, 2023 For Immediate Release Three SC State Bulldogs on their way to Super Bowl LVII Javon Hargrave Eric Dickerson Ted Crews ORANGEBURG, S.C. – Three South Carolina State University alumni are Super [...]
Another Bulldog Apart of the Eagles Coaching Staff Headed To Super Bowl LVII
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 29, 2023) —Former offensive lineman Eric Dickerson, will be joining All-Pro defensive lineman Javon Hargrave and the Philadelphia Eagles Coaching Staff in Super Bowl LVII Feb.12th, in Phoenix Arizona, Dickerson serves as [...]
Former Bulldog Standout Hargrave Headed To Super Bowl LVII
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 29, 2023) —Former Bulldog All-American defensive lineman and current All-Pro nose guard Javon Hargrave, along side the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles are headed to Super Bowl LVII. The Eagles defeated San Francisco [...]
Panthers Hold Off Johnson C. Smith for 67-65 Victory
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 29, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (15-4, 7-4 CIAA) got a key Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Southern Division win, Saturday afternoon, when they claimed a 67-64 win over the Johnson C. [...]
Turnovers, Second Half Struggles Cost Lady Panthers in 65-52 Loss to Johnson C. Smith
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 29, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (9-10, 3-8 CIAA) found points hard to come by in a 65-52 loss to the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls (8-11, 4-6 CIAA), Saturday afternoon. [...]
Bulldogs Suffer Setback To NSU On The Road
NORFOLK, VA-- (January 29, 2023)—Three Bulldogs scored in double figures with freshman Jordan Simpson tossing in a team-high 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped an tough 82-68 MEAC [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall On The Road to Norfolk State
NORFOLK, VA (January 2o23) --—Sophomore guard Nicole Gwynn tossed in a team-high 13 points, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped an 64-43 decision to Norfolk State Saturday (Jan.28th) at Echols Memorial Hall South Carolina [...]
TRACK TEAMS HAVE STRONG SHOWING AT GAINESVILLE MEET
GAINESVILLE. FL (January 28, 2023) – The South Carolina State indoor track and field teams had a strong outing at the Alachua County Collegiate Invitational contested Thursday and Friday (Jan. 26-27) with one first, three [...]
SC State Releases Its 2023 Football Schedule
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 27, 2023) -South Carolina State will play an 11-game football schedule during the 2023 campaign, the University announced Friday (Jan. 27th). The slate includes six road games and five home contests at [...]
CCU Men’s Tennis Holds Off SC State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (January 27, 2023) – The South Carolina State men's tennis team dropped a tough 4-3 defeat at home to visiting Coastal Carolina Thursday (Jan.26th) at the Hardeep Judge Tennis Center. "I give a [...]
Claflin Men’s and Women’s Basketball to be Featured in Five Broadcasted Games
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 25, 2023) - As the 2022-23 season heats up, the Claflin University men's and women's basketball teams will have five games broadcast through HBCU Go and the Black College Sports Broadcasting Network [...]
Anderson Named CIAA Coca Cola Men’s Indoor Track & Field Runner of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 25, 2023) - Claflin University junior Chandar Anderson was recognized as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Coca Cola Men's Indoor Track & Field Runner of the Week. He took home the honor [...]
Morris Named CIAA Food Lion Defensive Player of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 24, 2023) - Claflin sophomore guard Nya Morris was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion Women's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week, Tuesday afternoon. She earned the honor after some [...]
Lady Bulldogs Drop MEAC Contest To Delaware State
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 24, 2023) —A game-high 27 turnovers doomed the Lady Bulldogs, as South Carolina State suffered a ,58-49, league setback to Delaware State Monday (Jan. 23rd) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. South Carolina State [...]
Bulldogs Fall in Overtime to Hornets
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 24, 2023) -Rakeim Gary tossed in a team-high 18 points and six (6) assists, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped an tough, 88-85, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) defeat to Delaware State [...]
Late Rally Lift Tribe Over Defending MEAC Champion Men’s Tennis Team
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (January 22, 2023) – A late really by William & Mary, with senior George Davis capturing an win in the third set, gave the Tribe to their first win of season over reigning MEAC [...]
Panthers Fend Off Saint Augustine’s for a 56-51 Win
RALEIGH, NC (January 21, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (14-3, 6-3 CIAA) had to dig deep to pull out a hard-fought 56-51 win over the Saint Augustine's Falcons (5-12, 6-3 CIAA), Saturday afternoon. The Panthers [...]
Lady Panthers Comeback Falls Short in 68-65 Loss at Saint Augustine’s
RALEIGH, NC (January 21, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (9-8, 3-6 CIAA) gave a strong effort, but the team could not overcome a slow start in a 68-65 road loss to the Saint Augustine's [...]
UMES Downs SC State In Close MEAC Battle
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 22, 2023) —Eight different lead changes down the stretch, lifted visiting Maryland-Eastern Shore to a close, 76-70, victory over South Carolina State Saturday (Jan.23rd) in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play at Smith-Hammond-Middleton [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall Short To UMES In MEAC Play
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 22, 2023) - Sophomore guard/forward Lovely Sonnier posted her fifth double-double of the season, grabbing a career-high 19 rebounds and tossing in 17 points to fall short in an 58-52 decision to Maryland-Eastern Shore [...]
Lady Panthers, Panthers Continue Strong Showings at Carolina Challenge
COLUMBIA, SC (January 21, 2023 ) - The Claflin University men's and women's indoor track & field teams continued their strong start to the season with some great showings at the Carolina Challenge. On both [...]
Panthers Pull Away for a 69-58 Win Over Winston-Salem State
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 19, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (13-3, 5-3 CIAA) got back to their winning ways, Wednesday when the team took an impressive 69-58 win over the Winston-Salem State Rams (12-5, 4-4 CIAA). [...]
Lady Panthers Comeback Falls Short in 59-53 Loss to Winston-Salem State
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 19, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (9-7, 3-5 CIAA) could not seem to find a groove, Wednesday, when the team took a 59-53 loss to the Winston-Salem State University Rams (10-6, [...]
Lady Panthers Show Improvement at Gamecock Opener
COLUMBIA, SC (January 16, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's indoor track & field teams wasted little time in making an impact when the teams had some strong performances at the Gamecock Opener, [...]
Panthers Put On Strong Showing at Gamecock Opener
COLUMBIA, SC (January 16, 2023) - The Claflin University men's and women's indoor track & field teams wasted little time in making an impact when the teams had some strong performances at the Gamecock Opener, [...]
Men’s Tennis Split Doubleheader
CHARLESTON, S.C. (January 15, 2023) – The South Carolina State men's tennis team split a double header match up against The Citadel, 3-4 and 4-3, on Saturday afternoon. Match # 1 (4 SCSU, The Citadel [...]
Bulldogs Drop Nailbiter On The Road To Eagles
DURHAM, NC (January 15, 2023) — The South Carolina State men's basketball team dropped a tough 66-71 to North Carolina Central in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play Saturday (Jan.14th) at McDougald-McLendon Arena. Freshman guard Jordan Simpson led [...]
Lady Bulldogs Drop League Opener On The Road
DURHAM, NC (January 15, 2023) —The South Carolina State women's basketball team dropped their first league opener Saturday (Jan.14th) on the road versus North Carolina Central in an 55-72 setback at McDougald-McLendon Arena. Nicole Gwynn led [...]
Panthers Fall in Thrilling 96-95 Overtime Loss at Livingstone
SALISBURY, NC (January 15, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (12-3, 4-3 CIAA) opened Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Southern Division play in a thrilling manner when the team took a hard-fought 96-95 overtime road loss [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 60-55 Loss at Livingstone
SALISBURY, NC (January 15, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (9-5, 3-4 CIAA) took their third straight loss, Saturday afternoon when the team took a 60-55 road loss to the Livingstone Blue Bears (4-11, 1-6 [...]
Panthers Take a 73-57 Loss at Lincoln (Pa.)
LINCOLN, PA (January 12, 2023) - The #24 Claflin Panthers (12-2, 4-2CIAA) had their three-game winning streak snapped when the team took a 73-57 loss to the Lincoln (Pa.) Lions (8-8, 3-3 CIAA), Monday evening. [...]
SC State conducts CPR training for coaches, athletics staff members
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (January 9, 2023) – South Carolina State University Athletics already was planning CPR training for coaches and staff, but NFL player Damar Hamlin's recent on-field collapse spurred the university to action. "I walked [...]
Coach Matthews Announce the Signing of Six New Additions To Softball Program
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 9, 2023) --- South Carolina State head women's softball coach Tatjana Matthews has announced the signing of six players to National Letters of Intent (NLI) for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Joining the [...]
Durant Earns Team Top Rookie of the Year Award
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 8, 2023) --Former SC State Bulldog standout, MEAC Defensive Player of the Year and current LA Ram defensive back of the National Football League Decobie Durant earned the Carroll Rosenbloom Memorial Award, given [...]
Bulldogs Fall To Coppin State In MEAC Opener
BALTIMORE, MD (January 8, 2023) —Four players scored double figures with the return of Lesown Hallums leading the way for the Bulldogs with a team-high 17 points, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped a [...]
#24 Panthers Fend Off Bowie State for a 77-75 Win
BOWIE, MD (January 7, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (12-1, 4-1 CIAA) got a key road win, Saturday afternoon when the team held off the Bowie State Bulldogs (4-13, 2-3 CIAA). Though the Panthers controlled [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 63-53 Loss at Bowie State
BOWIE, MD (January 7, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (9-4, 3-2 CIAA) played a solid overall game, but a slow start combined with some fourth quarter struggles left the team with a 63-53 road [...]
Balanced Attack Powers #24 Claflin to a 63-58 Win at #19 Virginia Union
RICHMOND, VA (January 6, 2023) - The #24 Claflin Panthers (11-1, 3-1 CIAA) got one of their biggest wins of the early season when the team took a 63-58 win over the #19 Virginia Union [...]
Big Fourth Quarter Leads Lady Panthers to a 57-52 Win at Virginia Union
RICHMOND, VA (January 6, 2023) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (9-3, 3-1 CIAA) saw some breakout performances that that led the team to an impressive 57-52 road win over Virginia Union (7-5, 2-1 CIAA), Thursday [...]
Panthers Move Up to #24 in Latest NABC Top 25 Coaches Poll
KANSAS CITY, MO (January 3, 2023) - As the Claflin Panthers continued their terrific start to the season, the team is beginning to gain attention on a national level. For the second week in a [...]
Williams Named CIAA Food Lion Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 3, 2023) - As the Panthers' terrific start to the season continues, the honors just keep coming in as Claflin junior guard Jailen Williams was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association (CIAA) Food [...]
Panthers Break Into NABC Top 25 for the First Time Since 2018
KANSA CITY, MO (January 1, 2023) - When the 2022-23 basketball season started, the Claflin Panthers were one of the best kept secrets in the nation, but that secret may be out as the team [...]
Williams Powers Panthers to a Thrilling 86-84 Overtime Win at Clayton State
MORROW, GA (December 31, 2023) - The Claflin Panthers (10-1, 1-1 CIAA) ended the year on a high note when the team took a thrilling 85-84 overtime road win over the Clayton State Lakers (2-9, [...]
Bulldogs Roll Over St. Andrews To Close Out Non-Conference Play
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 30, 2022) —The South Carolina State men's basketball team closed out the regular season after and impressive 111-58 win over visiting St. Andrews Knights Friday (Dec.30th) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. Eleven Bulldogs [...]
Panthers Move Up to Sixth in Latest D2SIDA Atlantic Region Poll
WILMINGTON, DE (December 21, 2022) - For the fifth straight week, the Claflin Panthers made a move up the rankings in the Division II Sports Information Directors (D2SIDA) Atlantic Region poll. This week, the Panthers [...]
Longwood Wins Over SC State In Men’s Basketball Action
FARMVILLE, Va.(December 21, 2022) — Junior guard Rakeim Gary tossed in his second straight 20+ performance, finishing with 21-points in an 77-104 loss to Longwood Tuesday (Dec.20th) inside Willett Hall. South Carolina State falls to 2-12 overall, [...]
Panthers Take a 74-68 Loss to Virginia State
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 20, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (9-1, 2-1 CIAA) suffered their first loss of the season when they took a 74-68 loss to the Virginia State Trojans (9-3, 3-0 CIAA). Though there [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 69-64 Loss to Virginia State
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 20, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (8-3, 2-1 CIAA) gave a great effort, but the team came up short in a 69-64 loss to the Virginia State Trojans (5-6, 2-1 CIAA). [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall To Alabama A&M 53-37
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 18, 2023) — Sophomore forward Lovely Sonnier tossed in the team's only double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State fell short 53-37 to visiting Alabama A&M [...]
Simpson’s late bucket lifts Bulldogs past Samford
ORANGEBURG (AP), December 18, 2023 — Rakeim Gary scored 20 points as South Carolina State beat Samford 62-61 on Saturday night. Jordan Simpson's bucket with 58 seconds left gave South Carolina State the lead and neither team scored [...]
Lady Panthers Fend Off Elizabeth City State for a Dramatic 66-60 Win
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 15, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (8-2, 2-0 CIAA) needed every bit of effort they had to claim a 66-60 win over the Elizabeth City State Vikings (6-3, 0-1 CIAA), Thursday [...]
SC State Drops Home Opener To UNC-Asheville
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 14, 2022) --After 10-consecutive road games, South Carolina men's basketball played its home opener Tuesday night against UNC-Asheville. SC State dropped to 1-11 on the season after a 94-84 loss. The Bulldogs [...]
Claflin’s Dunlap Named HOOPDIRT.COM NCAA D2 Coach of the Week
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 13, 2022) - The Panthers men's basketball has been one of the best kept secrets, but the secret may be out as Claflin men's basketball head coach Brion Dunlap was named the [...]
Sonnier Earns Player of the Week Honor
NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 13, 2022—Coppin State redshirt junior guard Mossi Staples and South Carolina State sophomore guard Lovely Sonnier were selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women's Basketball Co-Players of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference office [...]
Morris, Scott Earn CIAA Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, NC (December 13, 2022) - With the Claflin Lady Panthers opening the season with such a great start, honors are steadily coming in for the team. On Tuesday, two more honors came in a [...]
SC State Duo Name All-American
ORANGEBURG,SC (December 13, 2022) --South Carolina State receiver Shaquan Davis and linebacker BJ Davis were each named to the HBCU All-America team presented by BOXTOROW. Shaq Davis led the SC State offense with 45 catches for 934 yards and [...]
Lady Bulldogs Notch Win Over Lady Spartans
ORANGEBURG, SC--SC State women's basketball picked up its first win of the season Monday as the Lady Bulldogs defeated UNC-Greensboro 64-53 in Orangeburg. "I'm so happy for the players," SC State head coach Tim Eatman [...]
Lady Panthers Defense Clamps Down for a 76-42 Win Over Carolina University
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 12, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (7-2) used a great defensive effort to power their way to a dominating 76-42 win over the Carolina University (4-4) Bruins, Monday evening. The Lady [...]
Panthers Move Up to Seventh in D2SIDA Atlantic Region Poll
WILMINGTON, DE (December 12, 2022) - For the fourth week in a row, the Claflin Panthers have made up the polls as the team was ranked seventh in the Division II Sports Information Directors Association [...]
Bulldogs Drop Nail-Biter In Overtime To USC Upstate
SPARTANBURG, SC- (December 11, 2022) -- Transfer forward Davion Everett tossed in a season-high 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds recording the games only double-double but fell short in overtime, 89-84, at G.B. Hodge Center Saturday [...]
Panthers Claim a Clutch 82-80 Win in CIAA Opener
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 10, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (8-0, 1-0 CIAA) got a dramatic entrance into Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play with an 82-80 win over the Shaw Bears (5-6, 0-1 CIAA). Claflin [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Dramatic 80-76 Win Over Shaw in CIAA Opener
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 10, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (6-2, 1-0 CIAA) opened Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play in dramatic fashion when the team took an 80-76 win over the Shaw Lady Bears [...]
Adams Named CIAA Food Lion Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (December 7, 2022) - Claflin University sophomore sprinter Zoe Adams got the indoor track & field started in a big way when she was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion Women's [...]
MEAC Announces 2022 Football All-Academic Team
NORFOLK, Va., (December 7, 2022) – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced the 2022 Football All-Academic Selections. This year the conference is honoring 179 student-athletes from the conference's six football-playing institutions who achieved academic success during [...]
Interim Tag Removed Brown Named Next Head Women’s Soccer Coach
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 6, 2022) —South Carolina State Acting Director of Athletics Keshia Campbell has named interim women's soccer coach Liz-Amanda Brown as its next head women's soccer coach. After an 0-12 start, Brown took [...]
McElroy Named CIAA Food Lion Defensive Player of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (December 6, 2022) - The honors just keep coming in for the Claflin Panthers as junior center Timothy McElroy was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion Defensive Player of the [...]
NFL defensive back/SC State alum Decobie Durant honors young scholar-athletes with memorabilia
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (December 4, 2022) – South Carolina State University alumnus Decobie Durant is living his dream in the National Football League, but he has not left his roots in the rearview mirror. The rookie defensive back [...]
Lady Bulldogs Suffer Setback To Winthrop
ROCK HILL, SC—South Carolina State women's basketball team fell shot in a tough, 61-38 setback to host Winthrop Saturday (Dec. 3rd) inside Winthrop Coliseum. The Lady Bulldogs fall to 0-10 on the season, while Winthrop [...]
Panthers Stage Furious Comeback for 86-84 Overtime Win Over Paine
84 Paine 3-6 86 Claflin 7-0 ORANGEBURG, SC (December 6, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (7-0) staged a furious second half comeback to claim an 86-84 victory and kept their seven-game winning streak alive. After falling [...]
Lady Panthers Dominate for a 111-43 Win Over Paine
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 5, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (5-2) scored their second straight win in impressive fashion as the team took a 111-43 win over the Paine Lions (0-6), Monday evening. After going [...]
Panthers Move Up to Eighth in D2SIDA Atlantic Region Poll
WILMINGTON, DE (December 5, 2022) - After making their debut in 10th place the D2SIDA Atlantic Region Poll last week, the Claflin Panthers moved up to eighth place in the latest poll. The Panthers earned their [...]
Paladins Turn Back Bulldogs On The Road
GREENVILLE, SC (December 3, 2022) —Freshman guard Jordan Simmons tossed in a team-high 14 points, three steals and assist, but it wasn't enough a South Carolina State dropped an 88-76 decision to Furman Saturday [...]
Lady Panthers Struggle in 62-48 Loss
62 Augusta 5-1 48 Claflin 3-2 ORANGEBURG, SC (December 1 , 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (3-2) put up a tremendous effort, but some shooting woes and foul troubles proved to be too much for the [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall 87-56 at Coast Carolina
CONWAY, SC (November 30, 2022) - South Carolina State scored the first 12-points of the contest to capture an 12-0 lead at the 7:52 mark in the first quarter, but it was not enough as [...]
Panthers Earn 10th Place Ranking in the Atlantic Region in D2SIDA Division II Media Poll
WILMINGTON, DE (November 28, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers basketball team has been making a name for themselves after four straight wins to open the 2022-23 season. Their hot start has not gone unnoticed as [...]
14 Bulldogs Earn All-MEAC Postseason Honors
NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 22, 2022 – South Carolina State had fourteen (14) Bulldogs named to the All-MEAC honoree teams, as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced its postseason football honors, presented by TowneBank. NC Central led the [...]
Dennis Named Food Lion CIAA Player of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (November 22, 2022) - After leading the Panthers to a 3-0 performance last week, Claflin junior guard Bryson Dennis was named the Coca-Cola Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Player of the Week. Dennis [...]
Bulldogs Fall Short In Late Rally Surge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (November 20, 2022) – A late rally in the final four minutes of the contest gave North Florida an, 72-66, victory over visiting South Carolina State Saturday (Nov.19th) on the CSI Companies Court. [...]
Hot-Shooting Panthers Claim 88-79 Win at Mars Hill
MARS HILL, NC (November 20, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (3-0) were able to bottle some of their magic from a homecoming victory to power an impressive 88-79 road win at Mars Hill (2-2), Sunday [...]
Bulldogs Close Out Season With Tough 42-38 Defeat To Spartans
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 20, 2022) — With several veteran Bulldog players out in the season finale, South Carolina State had a hard time avoiding a scrappy Norfolk State Spartan team and a, 42-38, setback Saturday (Nov. [...]
Big Second Half Pushes Panthers to 109-59 Homecoming Win
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 19, 2022) - The Claflin University Panthers (2-0) celebrated their homecoming in grand fashion when the team took a 109-59 win over the Morris Hornets (0-4), Saturday afternoon. The Panthers used a [...]
Lady Panthers Dominate for a 109-39 Homecoming Win Over Morris
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 19, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (2-0) put on an offensive showing for the ages when the team took a dominating 108-38 win over the Morris College Hornets (0-3), Saturday afternoon. [...]
MEAC Announces Volleyball Academic Honors
NORFOLK, Va., (Nov. 16, 2022) — The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced the 2022 Volleyball All-Academic Selections, honoring 64 student-athletes from the conference's eight institutions who achieved academic success during the 2021-22 academic year. MEAC [...]
Pairings Set for 2022 MEAC Volleyball Championship
NORFOLK, Va., (Nov. 14, 2022) – The field is set for the 2022 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Volleyball Championship, which will be held Friday through Sunday at Memorial Hall Gym on the campus of Delaware State [...]
Big Second Half Lifts Lady Panthers to a 79-69 Win at North Greenville
TIGERVILLE, SC (November 14, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (1-0) used a balanced attack to get the 2022-23 season started as the team rolled to a 79-69 win over the North Greenville Crusaders (0-3), [...]
Panthers Roll to an 89-61 Win Over Allen in Season Opener
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 14, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (1-0) clicked on all cylinders when the team opened the 2022-23 season with a dominating 89-61 win over the Allen Yellowjackets (0-2), Monday evening. The Panthers [...]
Four Bulldogs Score Double Figures In Setback To Duquesne
PITTSBURGH, PA (November 14, 2022) — Sophomore forward Davion Everett scored a game-high 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds, but it wasn't enough as Duquesne defeated South Carolina State, 96-71, Monday (Nov.14th) at the UPMC [...]
Women’s Volleyball Close Out Regular Season With Road Loss To NCCU
DURHAM, NC (November 13, 2022) —The South Carolina State women's volleyball team closed out the regular season on the road in an, 0-3, MEAC loss to North Carolina Central inside McDougald-McLendon. South Carolina State falls [...]
Bulldogs Drop Tough Decision On Road At Howard
WASHINGTON, DC (November 12, 2022) ---Bothered by injuries and several veteran starters not playing, South Carolina State suffered yet another setback on the road in a 28-14 loss to Howard Saturday (Nov.12th) at Greene Stadium. [...]
Tigers Hold Off Bulldogs On The Road
NASHVILLE, TN (November 12, 2022) -Three Bulldogs scored in double figures with Lesown Hallums leading the way with a team-high 14 points and three steals, however it wasn't enough as the Bulldogs dropped an 61-80 [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall Short To Royals
Charlotte, NC (November 11, 2022) -The South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs quest to post their first win of the season fell short in an, 50-41, decision to the Royals of Queen University of Charlotte Thursday [...]
Bulldogs Battle To The End Before Falling Short To Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, SC (November 8, 2022) —The South Carolina State men's basketball team gave host South Carolina Gamecocks all they could manage, before falling short in an 80-77 season-opener loss Tuesday (Nov. 8th) at Colonial Life [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall In Season-Opener On The Road
GREENVILLE, NC (November 8, 2022)—The South Carolina State women's basketball dropped their season-opener in an, 71-35, decision to host East Carolina Monday (Nov.7th) at Williams Arena at Minges. Junior forward Gift Sampson finished with a [...]
Lady Panthers Earn Eighth Seed in 2022 CIAA Volleyball Championship Tournament
RALEIGH, NC (November 1, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers punched their ticket to the dance as the team earned the eighth seed in the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Volleyball Championship Tournament. After [...]
Bulldogs Win In Exhibition Play Over West Virginia Tech
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 1, 2022) —The Erik Martin era started out in style as the South Carolina State men's basketball team posted an, 78-63, win over West Virginia Tech Tuesday (Nov. 1st) in exhibition play [...]
Lady Panthers Roll to a Three-Set Senior Night Win Over Livingstone
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 31, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (12-9, 7-9 CIAA) clicked on all cylinders when the team took a dominating three-set senior night win over the Livingstone Blue Bears (2-19, 0-16 CIAA), [...]
Lady Bulldogs Drop A Pair Of MEAC Contests Over The Weekend
Orangeburg, SC (October 30, 2022) - The South Carolina State women's volleyball team suffered back-to-back road losses in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play over the weekend. In the first match, the UMES Lady Hawks defeated [...]
SC State Bulldogs Madness Monday Oct. 31 at 7PM
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (October 28, 2022) – It's time for Bulldog hoops! The South Carolina State University men's and women's basketball teams will tip things off Monday, Oct. 31, with Bulldog Madness, a preseason celebration [...]
WSOC: Lady Bulldogs Win In Dominating Fashion 6-0 Over Allen
COLUMBIA, SC (October 27, 2022) — Senior midfielder Faith Sparks scored two goals to lift the South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs to an ,6-0, shutout win over host Allen Thursday (Oct.27th) at Southeastern Freight Lines Soccer [...]
Panthers Place Fifth at 2022 CIAA Men’s Cross Country Championship
SALEM, VA (October 27, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross county teams saved some of their best performances for when it counted the most with some great showings at the 2022 Central [...]
Lady Panthers Place Eighth at 2022 CIAA Women’s Cross Country Championship
SALEM, VA (October 27, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross county teams saved some of their best performances for when it counted the most with some great showings at the 2022 Central [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Four-Set Loss to Saint Augustine’s
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 24, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (11-8, 5-8 CIAA) could not quite seem to get things going when the team took a four-set loss to the Saint Augustine's Falcons (7-7, 7-7 [...]
Bulldogs Hunt Continues
Orangeburg, SC. (October 24, 2022) - The SC State women's volleyball team returned home Friday, October 23, to face MEAC foe Coppin State inside Historic Dukes Gymnasium. The Lady Bulldogs lost 0-3 (25-10, 25-12, 25-11) [...]
Bulldogs Fall Short to the Lady Hornets
Orangeburg, SC (October 23, 2022) —The South Carolina State women's soccer team fell short in their match against MEAC Member, Delaware State a 0-3 defeat Sunday (Oct 23) at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field. [...]
Lady Bears Defeat Bulldogs 3-1
Orangeburg, SC (October 23, 2022) - The S.C. State Women's Volleyball team played a dynamic match against the Lady Bears of Morgan State on Sunday afternoon inside Dukes Gymnasium. The Bulldogs fought hard, but fell short. [...]
Bulldogs Knock Off Top-Ranked Eagles 26-24
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 22, 2022) —Graduate quarterback Corey Fields connected 21-of-31 for 264-yards and three touchdowns to lead South Carolina State to an upset, 26-24, victory over top-ranked North Carolina Central Saturday (Oct.22) at Oliver C. Dawson [...]
McDonald Places Second at Livingstone XC Invitational
SALISBURY, NC (October 19, 2022) - The Claflin University women's cross-country team had another strong day when the team placed third at the Livingstone XC Invitational, Tuesday afternoon. During the meet, sophomore Madison McDonald continued to [...]
Panthers Dominate for First Place at Livingstone XC Invitational
SALISBURY, NC (October 19, 2022) - The Claflin University men's cross-country team took first place at the Livingstone XC Invitational, Tuesday afternoon. The team dominated the event to claim the top spot with a total [...]
Kirkland Named CIAA Food Lion Defensive Player of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 18, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers remain one of the best defensive teams in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and one of the leaders of the team's defensive efforts, sophomore [...]
Lady Bison Defeat Bulldogs in MEAC Match
Washington, D.C.(October 16, 2022) - Lady Bison of Howard University defeated the Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Bison won in three sets. With this loss, SCSU drops to 0-18, 0-7 for the season, while Howard [...]
Bulldogs Shut Out Dragons 36-0 At Home
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 15, 2022) ---Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Rakim White had a career-day catching four (4) catches for 110-yards and two (2) touchdowns to lead South Carolina State to an 36-0 shutout victory over visiting Virginia [...]
Lady Panthers Rally for a Five-Set Win at Johnson C. Smith
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 14, 20222) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (11-5, 5-5 CIAA) passed one of their toughest tests of the season when the team took a hard-fought five-set road win over the Johnson C. [...]
Davis Named CIAA Food Lion Rookie of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 10, 2022) - Claflin freshman setter Siri Davis has been one of the top freshmen in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) for much of the season. On Tuesday, she was recognized for [...]
Bulldogs Fall Short at Delaware State
Dover, DE (October 9, 2022) —The South Carolina State women's soccer team fell short in their match against fellow MEAC Member, Delaware State in a 0-3 defeat Sunday (Oct 9th) at Drass Field. Interim head coach Liz-Amanda [...]
Buddy Pough is a legend in South Carolina. He should be a legend everywhere
Buddy Pough inhales after winning the Celebration Bowl. (121921) ORANGEBURG, S.C. (October 9, 2022) — Man, that face. That was some face now, Dec. 18 in the rowdy spaceship of a stadium in downtown [...]
Bulldogs Suffer Loss to Hornets
Orangeburg, SC (October 9, 2022) - The SC State women's volleyball team face 3-0 conference match to Delaware State on Sunday afternoon, inside Duke Gymnasium. The Lady Hornets won in three sets, 25-16, 25-12 and 25-12. [...]
Bulldogs Fall Short In Tough Battle Versus Rattlers At Home
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 8, 2022) — Graduate quarterback Corey Fields, Jr. threw 17-of-48 for 237-yards and two touchdowns but fell short in an come from behind effort to fall in an 20-14 defeat to visiting Florida [...]
Lady Panthers Return to the Course at Royal Challenge
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 7, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross country teams return to action, Friday afternoon at the Royal Challenge. The two teams competed against some tough competition, including several teams [...]
Panthers Return to the Course at Royal Challenge
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 7, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross country teams return to action, Friday afternoon at the Royal Challenge. The two teams competed against some tough competition, including several teams [...]
Bulldogs Fall to Hawks
Orangeburg, SC (October 7, 2022) - The SC State women's volleyball team suffered a tough setback in 3-0 conference match to University of Maryland Eastern Shore, on Friday Evening, inside Duke Gymnasium. The Lady Hawks [...]
Lady Panthers Defense Dominates in Three-Set Win Over Clinton
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 5, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (9-3) returned to their winning ways with a dominating three-set win over the short-handed Clinton College Golden Bears (4-8), Wednesday evening. The Lady Panthers combined [...]
Lady Panthers Return to Their Winnings With a Four-Set Win at Saint Augustine’s
RALEIGH, NC (October 3, 2022) - After taking back-to-back losses for the first time this season, the Claflin Lady Panthers (8-3, 3-3 CIAA) returned to the winner's circle with four-set win over the Saint Augustine's [...]
Women’s Soccer Post First Win Of Season Under Interim Head Coach Liz-Amanda Brown
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 3, 2022) —The South Carolina State women's soccer team snapped a 13-game losing skid this season under Interim head coach Liz-Amanda Brown in a 1-0 victory over Shaw University Monday (Oct. 3rd) inside [...]
Volleyball Drops Another Setback To USC Upstate At Home
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 3, 2022) — The South Carolina State volleyball dropped their 14th straight contest this season in a non-conference matchup with USC Upstate Monday (Oct. 3rd) in Dukes Gymnasium. The Lady Bulldogs (0-14, 0-3 [...]
Cooper Officially Introduced As New Cross Country | Track & Field Coach
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (October 3, 2022) — South Carolina State University in a news conference Monday introduced Bulldog Hall of Famer Donald Cooper as the new head coach of men's and women's cross country/track & field programs. Cooper returns [...]
Bulldogs Suffer 0-3 Setback to NC Central
Orangeburg, SC (October 2, 2022) - The SC State women's volleyball team suffered a tough setback in 3-0 conference match to NC Central, on Sunday afternoon, inside Duke Gymnasium. The Lade Eagles won in three [...]
Gamecocks Take Down Bulldogs In Non-Conference Play
COLUMBIA, SC (September 29, 2022) — Quarterback Tyrece Nick finished with 14 carries for 95-yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough as SEC foe South Carolina rolled to an 50-10 victory over visiting SC State [...]
Lady Panthers’ Coleman and Price Named to CIAA Pre-Season All-Conference Team
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 27, 2022) - After some solid play last season, the Claflin Lady Panther duo of senior forwards Destiny Coleman and Breanna Price were both named to the 2022-23 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Pre-Season All-Conference [...]
Lady Panthers Picked to Finish Eighth in CIAA Pre-Season Predicted Order of Finish
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 26, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers were recognized for some solid late-season play last season as the team was picked to finish tied for eighth in the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic [...]
Panthers Picked 11th in CIAA Pre-Season Predicted Order of Finish
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 26, 2022) - The Claflin University Panthers just got a lot of bulletin board material, Monday morning when the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Pre-Season Predicted Order of Finish. When the [...]
Bulldogs Suffer Defeat to Morgan State
Orangeburg, SC (September 25, 2022) - The SC State women's volleyball team faced another setback in 3-0 conference match to Morgan State, on Sunday afternoon, inside Hill Field House. The Bears won in three sets, [...]
WSOC: Lady Bulldogs Fall Short On The Road
LEXINGTON, VA (September 25, 2022)—The South Carolina State women's soccer team fell short of their first win of the season in a 2-1 defeat to Virginia Military Institute Sunday (Sept. 25th) at Patchin Field. Interim [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Three-Set Loss to Elizabeth City State
BOWIE, MD (September 24, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (6-1, 1-1 CIAA) gave a great effort, but the team was overwhelmed in a three-set loss to the Elizabeth City State Lady Vikings (8-6, 2-0 [...]
Panthers Show Up Strong at Queen City Invite
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 23, 2022) - The Claflin University Panthers cross country team had a great performance in their first men's 8K run of the season at the 2022 Queens (N.C.) City Invite. After opening [...]
Lady Panthers Continue to Show Improvements at Queens (N.C.) Invite
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 23, 2022 )- The Claflin University women's cross country team had a solid return to the course, Friday afternoon with another solid performance at the Queens (N.C.) Invite, Friday afternoon. The Lady [...]
Aggies Turn Back Bulldogs 41-27 On The Road
GREENSBORO, NC—Redshirt junior wide receiver Shaquan Davis caught a team-high six catches for 127-yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped their seventh in a row to host N.C. A&T State, 41-27 [...]
Eagles Defeat Bulldogs 3-0
Orangeburg, SC- The SC State women's volleyball team fell to Coppin State, 3-0 in a conference match on Friday evening, inside PEC Arena. The Eagles won in three sets, 25-11, 25-13, 12, and 25-17. The [...]
Lady Panthers Remain Undefeated with Three-Set Win Over Fort Valley State
ORANGEBURG, SC (September 21, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (6-0) used some strong defense and a balanced offensive attack to remain undefeated when the team took a three-set win over the Fort Valley State [...]
Three Lady Panthers Earn CIAA Coca-Cola Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 20, 2022) - After their third straight week of undefeated play, the honors are coming in for the Claflin Lady Panthers. On Tuesday afternoon, three Lady Panthers were named to the Central [...]
Bulldogs Look For Tough Road Ahead Versus Aggies Saturday
(September 20, 2022) South Carolina State's football team travels to Greensboro Saturday hoping to snap a six-game losing streak to North Carolina A&T. "(A&T) has been a problem for us," SC State head coach Buddy [...]
Cooper Returns to Lead SC State Cross Country | Track & Field Programs
ORANGEBURG, SC (September 19, 2022) —Former South Carolina State assistant cross country/track and field coach and Bulldog Hall of Famer Donald Cooper has been selected as the new Head Men's and Women's cross country/track and [...]
Avea Earns Terrier Invite All-Tournament Team Honor
Orangeburg, SC (September 19, 2022) - The Terriers of Wofford College announces their inaugural 2022 Terrier Invite All Tournament Volleyball team, as voted on by the Volleyball Coaches and tournament staff. SCSU's Siela Avea, a junior, Opposite Hitter [...]
Panthers Have a Strong Day at Furman Invitational
GREENVILLE, SC (September 18, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross country teams returned to the course with some solid performances, Saturday morning. The Panthers and Lady Panthers turned in some great results [...]
Young Lady Panthers Show Up at Furman Invitational
GREENVILLE, SC (September 19, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross country teams returned to the course with some solid performances, Saturday morning. The Panthers and Lady Panthers turned in some great results [...]
Women’s Soccer Fall On The Road To Hornets
MONTGOMERY, AL (September 18, 2022)—The South Carolina State women's soccer team suffered their 10th straight loss this season in a 0-2 setback to Alabama State on the road. Denim Whitten led the way for the Lady [...]
Lady Panthers Defense Leads to Three-Set Win at Livingstone
SALISBURY, NC (September 16, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (5-0, 1-0 CIAA) kept their undefeated start to the 2022 season going when the team opened Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play with a dominating [...]
Gore Named CIAA Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 14, 2022) - It didn't take long for Claflin freshman Reginald Gore to make an impact as he was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week, [...]
MEAC Announces Weekly Football Honors, presented by Coca-Cola
NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 12, 2022 – South Carolina State running back Kendrell Flowers was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Football Offensive Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference announced today. The Bulldogs' BJ Davis was named Defensive Player [...]
Lady Panther Improve to 4-0 with a Four-Set Win Over Savannah State
ORANGEBURG, SC (September 12, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (4-0) kept their perfect start to the season going when the team took a four-set home win over the Savannah State Tigers (0-5), Monday evening. [...]
Volleyball Team Suffers Another Setback In HBCU Challenge
MONTGOMERY, AL. (September 11, 2022) – The South Carolina State Volleyball team remain winless on the season after another setback over the weekend at the ISTAP HBCU Challenge held on the campus of Alabama State. [...]
Bulldogs Roll On The Road Over Wildcats 33-9
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA (September 10, 2022)—Despite a two-hour delay due to harsh weather, South Carolina State managed to pull it together to runaway with an 33-9 victory over SWAC foe and host Bethune-Cookman Saturday (Sept.10th) [...]
Lady Panthers Top Fort Valley State to Claim Third Straight Victory
FORT VALLEY, GA (September 9, 2022) - The Claflin University Lady Panthers (3-0) continued their hot start to the season as the team took an impressive three-set road win over the Fort Valley State Wildcats [...]
Lady Panthers Open Home Court with a Three-Set Win Over Columbia College
ORANGEBURG, SC - The Claflin University Lady Panthers (2-0) opened home court in a big way when the team took a dominating three-set win over the Columbia College Koalas (0-5), Tuesday evening. The Lady Panthers [...]
Two Bulldog Greats and future Hall of Famers Meet Up
Former SC State football great and Philadelphia Eagle standout Javon Hargrave (right) and former Bulldog golfer and Philadelphia area attorney Raymond Grier met up after an Eagle's practice Wednesday (Sept. 07, 2022). The two will [...]
Volleyball Falls At UNC-Greensboro Invite
GREENSBORO, N.C.(September 5, 2022) – The South Carolina State Volleyball team remain winless on the season after a tough setback over the weekend at the Tussle in the Triad Tournament in Fleming Gym at the [...]
Lady Panthers Open 2022 with Impressive Efforts at Carolina Challenge
COLUMBIA, SC (September 3, 2022)- The Claflin University cross country teams got the 2022 season started in a big way with some great performances at the 2022 Carolina Challenge. Both teams saw some great efforts [...]
Panthers Open 2022 Season at Carolina Challenge
COLUMBIA, SC (September 3, 2022) - The Claflin University cross country teams got the 2022 season started in a big way with some great performances at the 2022 Carolina Challenge. Both teams saw some great [...]
Cross Country Teams Post Strong Showing In Season-Opener
CHARLESTON, SC (September 3, 2022) —The South Carolina State Cross Country teams posted a strong showing at the CSU Buccaneer Invite. Team participated in the CSU Invite were College of Charleston, The Citadel, Newberry, USC-Beaufort, [...]
Lady Bulldogs Back In Action at Home Sunday
ORANGEBURG, SC (September 3, 2022) --- The South Carolina State women's soccer team returns to action on Sunday (Sept.4th) versus College of Charleston inside O.C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field. Last Timeout: The Lady Bulldogs (0-4) [...]
Claflin Cross Country to Open 2022 Season at Carolina Challenge
COLUMBIA, SC (September 2, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross-country teams will be looking for a fast start to the 2022 season when the teams take the course at the 2022 Carolina [...]
ESPN Orangeburg 1580 AM / 92.9 FM Announce Football Coverage and Celebration Bowl Replay
*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** ORANGEBURG, S.C. (August 31, 2022) – ESPN Orangeburg 1580 AM 92.9 FM is proud to announce a full slate of South Carolina State Bulldog football coverage for the 2022 season. [...]
WSOC: Lady Bulldogs Fall On Road To UNC Asheville
ASHEVILLE, NC (August 29, 2022) — The South Carolina State women's soccer team suffered yet another setback Sunday (Aug. 28th) on the road at UNC Asheville at Greenwood Field. Graduate student Kierra Cox led the way with [...]
Pough Set To Hold Weekly Press Conference
ORANGEBURG, SC (August 26, 2022) —South Carolina State head coach Buddy Pough will start the 2022 campaign, beginning Monday (Aug. 29th ) with the annual Bulldog Football Press Conference. The weekly press conference will be held [...]
Lady Bulldogs Drops Back-to-Back Decisions On The Road
ORANGEBURG, SC (8-26-2022) —The South Carolina State women's soccer team suffered back-to-back setbacks on the road in their season-opener. The Lady Bulldogs (0-2) welcome a young and feisty squad this season, returning only two seniors [...]
Broom, Newell Named to 2022 CIAA Preseason All-Conference Volleyball Team
CHARLOTTE, NC (August 24, 2022) - After some terrific play last season, some well-earned honors are coming to a pair of Claflin Lady Panthers as seniors Mya Broom and Simone Newell were named to the 2022 Central Intercollegiate [...]
Lady Panthers Picked Fifth in 2022 CIAA Predicted Order of Finish
CHARLOTTE, NC (August 24, 2022) - The Claflin University Lady Panthers volleyball was picked to finish fifth overall in the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Volleyball Preseason Predicted Order of Finish. After shocking the [...]
Offense Makes Strides Against Defense In Preseason Scrimmage
With less than two weeks before South Carolina State's opener against Central Florida, the Bulldogs took to the field for their final preseason scrimmage Saturday in Orangeburg. "I thought we made some strides offensively," SC [...]
Claflin University Announces Scott Nestor as Panthers Baseball Head Coach
ORANGEBURG, SC (August 18, 2022) - Claflin University baseball will enter a new era as Scott Nestor has been announced as head coach of the Panthers program. After a terrific 12-year run under the guidance [...]
Claflin Claims Three Dr. Freddie Vaughns Highest Team Academic Awards
CHARLOTTE, NC (August 18, 2022) - The academic honors just keep coming in for the student-athletes of Claflin University. When the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced the recipients of the 2021-22 Dr. Freddie Vaughns [...]
Women’s Soccer Opens 2022 Season On The Road
Orangeburg, SC (August 17, 2022) The South Carolina State women's soccer team will open the 2022 campaign on the road Thursday (Aug. 18th) versus Stetson University at the Athletic Training Center in Deland, Fla. First [...]
South Carolina State gives Buddy Pough extension, raise
Football 8/12/2022 11:30:00 AM By Steven J. Gaither Fresh off another MEAC title and his first Celebration Bowl, South Carolina State has rewarded Buddy Pough with an extension. South Carolina State head coach Buddy Pough will be [...]
Bulldogs Hold Media/Picture Day Saturday
ORANGEBURG, SC (August 11, 2022) —The South Carolina State football team will hold its annual Media/Picture Day Saturday (Aug. 13th) beginning at 9 a.m. at Oliver. C. Dawson Stadium. Media outlets will get a chance [...]
SC State Hall of Famer Named Interim AD
ORANGEBURG, SC. (August 10, 2022) – South Carolina State Hall of Famer Keshia Campbell has been named the interim director of athletics at her alma mater, the university announced Tuesday (Aug.9th). Campbell will assume her duties immediately. Campbell, the second female athletics [...]
Bulldog Lineman Named Preseason All-American
South Carolina State defensive lineman, Jeblonski Green has been named second-team FCS All-American by Stats Perform. Green, who missed four games last season, finished seventh on the team with 38 total tackles. He led the [...]
HBCU National Champion SC State Bulldogs Report To Preseason Camp
ORANGEBURG, SC (August 2, 2022) – The South Carolina State University football team reported to preseason camp Tuesday (Aug. 2nd) in preparation for the 2022 season. Buddy Pough, is entering his 21st season at the helm of the [...]
Sixteen Bulldogs Named To MEAC All-Preseason Team; SC State Picked 1st In League Race
2022 All MEAC PRESEASON FOOTBALL TEAM (PDF) NORFOLK, VA—Sixteen(16) South Carolina State Bulldogs were named to the 2022 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Preseason Football All-Conference team, while Coach Buddy Pough's team was picked to finish first (1st) [...]
BOXTOROW Preseason Poll: Defending Celebration Bowl champs receive more first place votes, JSU tops poll
Jackson State received one less first place vote than defending Celebration Bowl champion South Carolina State but outpaced the Bulldogs by two points and top the BOXTOROW HBCU Preseason Media Poll. Defending champion Bowie State [...]
Reese’s Senior Bowl names HBCU prospects to watch
The Reese's Senior Bowl has named nine HBCU prospects to watch in the 2022 season as part of its Small School Saturday profile. Names include six players from the SWAC, two from the MEAC, and [...]
Cooper Named to Sunbelt Baseball League All-Star Game
OXFORD, AL (July 17, 2022) - Claflin University sophomore Joshua Cooper carried his great play from the regular season and into the summer league as he earned a spot on the Sunbelt Baseball League All-Star Game. [...]
MEAC Set to Host Football Media Day, presented by Cricket
NORFOLK, Va., (July 17, 2022) – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) will host its annual Football Media Day, presented by Cricket, on Friday, July 29 at the Hilton The Main Norfolk (100 E. Main Street, [...]
West Virginia assistant coach Erik Martin named SC State next men’s head basketball coach
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (July 13, 2022) – Erik Martin, one of the top assistant coaches in Division I basketball, has been selected to lead the South Carolina State University men's basketball program by Bulldogs Athletics Director [...]
Eatman tabbed to lead SC State Women’s Basketball Program
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (July 12, 2022) – Veteran coach and recruiter Timothy Eatman has been named the new South Carolina State head women's basketball coach by Bulldogs Athletics Director Stacy L. Danley. "After an extensive, comprehensive, [...]
ESPN Ranks Colts’ Darius Leonard as NFL’s Best Inside Linebacker for 2022
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard, viewed by many as one of the best players at his respective position, was named the NFL's top-ranked inside linebacker by ESPN ahead of the 2022 season. The article was put together [...]
Panthers Baseball Places 18 on 2021-22 Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll
AUGUSTA, GA (July 5, 2022) - The academic success of the Claflin University student-athletes continues to show as 18 members of the 2022 Claflin baseball team were named to the 2021-22 Peach Belt Conference Presidential [...]
SC State Announces the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Class
ORANGEBURG, SC (June 30, 2022) – South Carolina State will welcome nine new members, into its Athletic Hall of Fame during the 2022 football season. The 2022 class includes Javon Hargrave (Football , 2012-2015), William [...]
Claflin’s Adams, Nelson Named to USTFCCCA All-Region Team
NEW ORLEANS, LA (June 23, 2022) - After a tremendous season, the Claflin Lady Panther duo of senior thrower Zaria Nelson and freshman sprinter Zoe Adams both earned spots on the United States Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches [...]
Jackson, Gay Named to Peach Belt Conference Baseball Team of Distinction
MARTINEZ, GA (June 21, 2022) - After putting in some terrific efforts both on the field and in the classroom, the Claflin University baseball duo of Charles Jackson and MacKenzie Gay were honored when they were [...]
Goddard Selected As NFL Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship Recipient
ORANGEBURG, SC (June 14, 2022) —South Carolina State assistant football coach Na' Shan Goddard will be among six coaches from across the nation selected to participate in the NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship. The [...]
Colts’ Darius Leonard Donates $15K for Caskets of Uvalde Shooting Victims
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 9, 2022) – Indianapolis Colts, Darius Leonard is taking action in response to those affected by the Uvalde shooting. His foundation - The Maniac Foundation – donated 15K to the owner of [...]
Claflin Athletics Posts a 3.27 Department GPA
ORANGEBURG, SC (June 13, 2022) - In addition to some fantastic performances on the courts, tracks, and fields, the Claflin University student-athletes put on some equally impressive efforts in the classrooms this spring. At the [...]
2022 HBCU Football’s Top-10 Most Powerful Head Coaches
Ranking HBCU head football coaches isn't easy, especially when it comes to ordering the top ten coaches in the SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, SIAC, and OVC. I polled HBCU fans, media, and personalities for their opinions [...]
Claflin Athletics to Host Second Annual PAWSUp Golf Classic
ORANGEBURG, SC (June 2, 2022) - The Claflin University Department of Athletics will host its second annual Paws Up Golf Classic at the Lake Marion Golf Club on July 8, 2022. The Classic will offer [...]
Golf tournament to benefit SC State scholarships
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (June 2, 2022) – The Florence and Darlington Alumni Chapters of the South Carolina State University National Alumni Association will host the inaugural SCSU Harry Carson Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday, June 20, [...]
SC STATE RELAY TEAM UNABLE TO ADVANCE
ORANGEBURG, SC (June 2, 2022)– The South Carolina State men's 4x100 meter relay team was unable to advance to the 2022 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship Friday as the Bulldog foursome finished 18th in the [...]
Nelson Earns USTFCCCA Second Team All-American Honors
NEW ORLEANS, LA (June 1, 2022) - Claflin senior Zaria Nelson capped her collegiate career in style when she was named to the 2022 United States Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches' Association (USTFCCCA) All-American Team, Tuesday [...]
Jackson Selected to Compete in 2022 Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game
ATLANTA, GA (May 31, 2022) - After a solid season on the mound for the Panthers, Claflin senior Charles Jackson has been selected to take part in the 2022 Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game. The [...]
Nelson Finishes 11th at 2022 NCAA Division II Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championship Meet
ALLENDALE, MI (May 27, 2022) - Claflin senior Zaria Nelson completed her collegiate career on a high note with a terrific performance at the 2022 NCAA Division II Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championship Meet. [...]
SC State Men’s 4×100 Relay Team to Compete at 2022 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field East Preliminary
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 26, 2022) – The South Carolina State men's 4x100 meter relay team will be among four relay teams and 19 individuals from the MEAC participating in the 2022 NCAA Outdoor Track and [...]
For Nelson, the Road to the Nationals is Paved with Hard Work
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 25, 2022) - It is no secret that hard work pays off. For Claflin University alumna, Zaria Nelson, that payment comes in the form of getting to compete in the 2022 NCAA [...]
SC STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES SEARCHES FOR HEAD MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACHES
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 24, 2022) – The Department of Athletics at South Carolina State University has announced national searches for the next head men's and women's basketball coaches. CarrSports Consulting will assist with both searches. [...]
SC STATE’S ROBERTA WILLIAMS, UNIVERSITY’S FIRST FEMALE INDUCTEE INTO THE SCAHOF
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 24, 2022) – South Carolina State women's basketball legend Roberta Williams became the first female from the university to be inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame on Monday, May [...]
SCSU Graduates 30 Student-Athletes At Spring 2022 Commencement
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 18, 2022) – Thirty (30) South Carolina State student-athletes earned degrees at the University's spring commencement ceremony, which was held on May 6th at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. 19 of the 30 graduated with [...]
Dunlap Named Claflin University Men’s Basketball Head Coach
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 19, 2022) - A new chapter has begun in Claflin University men's basketball as Brion Dunlap was announced as the head coach of the Panthers, Thursday, morning. After a national search and [...]
Claflin’s Stacey-Suggs Named 2021-22 CIAA Senior Woman Administrator of the Year
BOWIE, MD (May 18, 2022) - After helping to guide one of the most successful seasons in school history, Claflin University Deputy Director of Athletics Marilynn Stacey-Suggs was honored as the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic [...]
The 2022 SCAHOF Induction Ceremony & Banquet will be streamed live on Facebook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 17, 2022) -- For the first time ever the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Banquet will be streamed live over the internet at www.facebook.com/scahof. The event, set for Monday, May 23 [...]
Nelson Selected to Participate in 2022 NCAA Division II Women’s Outdoor National Championship Meet
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 17, 2022) - After some dominating performances during the regular season, Claflin University senior Zaria Nelson will put her talents on display on the national stage as she was one of 377 women [...]
SC STATE’S POUGH HONORED BY STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
COLUMBIA, SC (May 16, 2022) – South Carolina State head football coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough was honored Saturday (May 14) by the South Carolina State Employees Association (SCSEA) for outstanding achievement during the 2021 football [...]
Lady Panthers’ Historic Season Ends with an 11-0 Loss to Seton Hill
SHIPPENSBURG, PA (May 16, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (23-15) gave a spectacular effort, but the team came up short in an 11-0 loss to the Seton Hill Griffins (39-10). The Lady Panthers played [...]
Lady Panthers Break Out for an Historic 5-2 Win Over Shippensburg to Reach NCAA Atlantic Region Finals
SHIPPENSBURG, PA (May 16, 2022) - The #7 Claflin University Lady Panthers (23-14) continued their fantastic run through the 2022 NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Tournament when the team took a dramatic 5-2 win over [...]
SC State’s Banks Named Outstanding Runner after Two Gold Medals at MEAC Track; Jeffers also Grabs a First
NORFOLK, VA (May 15, 2022) -- South Carolina State's Jada Banks was named the meet's Outstanding Runner after earning two gold medals and a third-place finish at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Track and Field Championships hosted [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Dramatic, Historic 3-2 10-Inning Win Over Bloomsburg
SHIPPENSBURG, PA (May 13, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (22-14) overcame several different challenges to hold off elimination in the 2022 NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Tournament. In addition to facing a dominating #3 [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 3-0 Loss to Seton Hill at 2022 NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament
SHIPPENSBURG, PA (May 12, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (21-14) gave a great effort, but the team came up short in a 3-0 loss to the Seton Hill Griffins (37-10), Thursday afternoon. The Lady [...]
Joyner, Miller Named to Peach Belt All-Conference Team
MARTINEZ, GA (May 12, 2022) - The Claflin outfield duo of senior Steven Joyner and sophomore Kobe Miller were recognized for a season of terrific play when they were named to the 2022 Peach Belt (PBC) [...]
Chambers, Howard Named to D2CCA All-Region Team
LOCK HAVEN, PA (May 12, 2022) - After completing a successful regular season and a conference championship, the honors are coming in for the 2022 Claflin Lady Panthers. The duo of senior pitcher Bre'Zhay Chambers and [...]
Barnes Selected To Participate In WeCOACH NCAA Women Coaches Academy
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 12, 2022) —South Carolina State head volleyball coach Dawn Barnes has been awarded an HBCU Scholarship sponsored by Hudl to attend the prestigious WeCOACH NCAA Women Coaches Academy held May 24th-26 in Denver, CO. [...]
POUGH TO BE HONORED BY STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION MAY 14
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 10, 2022) – South Carolina State head football coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough will be honored by the South Carolina State Employees Association (SCSEA) during the group's 76th annual meeting May 14, 2022 in [...]
Lady Panthers Earn #7 Seed Will Face #2 Seton Hill at Shippensburg
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 9, 2022) - For the second straight season, the Claflin Lady Panthers (21-13) will head to the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Tournament as the team will take on the Seton Hill [...]
Lady Panthers Place Fourth at 2022 CIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
BOWIE, MD (May 7, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams completed a solid weekend at the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Outdoor Track & Field Championship Meet. The [...]
Panthers Finish Sixth at 2022 CIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
BOWIE, MD (May 7, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams completed a solid weekend at the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Outdoor Track & Field Championship Meet. The [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 5-2 Win Over Bowie State to claim the 2022 CIAA Softball Championship
GLEN ALLEN, VA (May 7, 2022) - The Claflin University Lady Panthers (21-13) claimed their first Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Softball Championship when the team took a 5-2 win over the Bowie State Bulldogs [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 7-5 Win Over Winston-Salem State at 2022 CIAA Softball Championship Tournament
GLEN ALLEN, VA (May 6, 2022) - The top-seeded Claflin Lady Panthers (19-13) looked like the top seed when they took a 7-5 win over the Winston-Salem State Rams (15-11), Friday morning. The Lady Panthers [...]
Claflin Track & Field Teams Poised for Great Efforts at 2022 CIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
BOWIE, MD (May 5, 2022) - An entire season of preparation and training all comes down to this weekend as the Claflin University men's and women's outdoor track & field teams take part in the [...]
SC State President Conyers cheers on MEAC champion tennis teams
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (May 5, 2022) – With 33 conference championships between them, South Carolina State University's Bulldog tennis teams own the court. Both the men's and women's teams are en route to the first round in the 2022 NCAA championship [...]
Gonzalez Named 2022 CIAA Softball Coach of the Year
CHARLOTTE, NC (May 2, 2022) - After hitting the ground running and leading the Claflin Lady Panthers softball team to a stellar performance during the 2022 season, the honors are coming in for softball head [...]
Seven Lady Panthers Named to 2022 CIAA Softball All-Conference Team
CHARLOTTE, NC (May 2, 2022) - After a dominant 2022 regular season, the honors came rolling in for the Claflin University softball team as seven Lady Panthers were named to the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic [...]
MEAC Men’s Tennis Champion S.C. State to Face South Carolina in NCAA
ORANGEBURG, SC (May 2, 2022)--2022 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) men's tennis champion South Carolina State won't have to go far for its first-round opponent in the NCAA Tennis Championships, as the Bulldogs drew No. 10 [...]
MEAC Women’s Tennis Champion Lady Bulldogs Get Top Seed UNC in NCAA First Round
ORANGEBURG,SC (May 2, 2022)--The South Carolina State women's tennis team, fresh off winning the 2022 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championship, will face No. 1 overall seed North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., in the first [...]
Nelson Hits Provisional Qualifying Mark at GS Spring Classic
STATESBORO, GA (May 1, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers continue to get better each week with some terrific performances at the Georgia State Spring Classic, Saturday. While the field events stole the show, the [...]
Panthers Claim a 6-3 Win at North Georgia
DAHLONEGA, GA (April 29, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (5-26, 1-24 PBC) got their first Peach Belt Conference (PBC) win of the season when the team took a 6-3 road win over the North Georgia [...]
South Carolina State Wins 2022 MEAC Men’s Tennis Championship
CARY, N.C., April 30, 2022 – South Carolina State defeated Morgan State 4-0 in a battle of the top two seeds on Saturday morning to win the 2022 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's Tennis Championship at [...]
L.A. Rams Select Durant at No. 142 in NFL Draft
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The Los Angeles Rams have selected South Carolina State defensive back Decobie Durant with the 142nd overall pick in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. A First-Team Associated Press FCS All-American and [...]
South Carolina State Wins 2022 MEAC Women’s Tennis Championship
CARY, N.C., April 30, 2022 – South Carolina State defeated Howard 4-0 on Saturday morning to win the 2022 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women's Tennis Championship at Cary Tennis Park. The Bulldogs won their third straight [...]
SC State’s Durant is set to become the next MEAC Defensive Player of the Year to be drafted to the NFL
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference has produced some very notable defensive players over the last few years and next in line for them is South Carolina State Bulldogs cornerback Decobie Durant. As we get closer to the [...]
MEAC Announces Men’s & Women’s Tennis Academic Honors
NORFOLK, Va., (April 27, 2022)—The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced the 2022 Men's and Women's Tennis All-Academic selections, honoring 49 student-athletes from the conference's six men's tennis- and seven women's tennis-playing institutions who have achieved academic [...]
MEAC Announces 2022 Tennis All-Conference Honors, presented by TowneBank
NORFOLK, Va.,(April 27, 2022) —South Carolina State freshman Rostislav Haflinger and Howard University freshman Jordan Grayson were named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's (MEAC) 2022 Men's and Women's Tennis Players of the Year, presented by TowneBank, as voted on by [...]
Adams Posts NCAA Qualifying Time at Georgia Tech Invitational
ATLANTA, GA (April 27, 2022) - The Claflin University Lady Panthers track & field team got back into action in a big way when the team headed to Atlanta, Georgia to take part in the [...]
SC State University Track Teams Set Two More Records
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 26, 2022) – The South Carolina State track and field teams continued their outstanding outdoor performances Saturday (Apr. 23) at the University of South Carolina Open by establishing two more school records [...]
Claflin’s Chambers Named CIAA Pitcher of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (April 25, 2022) - Claflin senior pitcher Bre'Zhay Chambers ended the regular season in style when the was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion Pitcher of the Week, Monday afternoon. She [...]
Offense defeats the Defense 21-13 In Annual Garnet & Blue Spring Game
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (April 25, 2022) — With a number of starters banged up or being held out to prevent injury, South Carolina State's annual Spring Game saw backup quarterback Tyrese Nick throw three touchdowns to [...]
Lady Panthers End Regular Season with a 5-0 Win at Winston-Salem State
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (April 23, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (17-13, 15-1 CIAA) finished the regular season in style when the team took a 5-0 road win over the Winston-Salem State Rams. With the win, [...]
Lady Panthers Dominate for a 10-0 Win at Winston-Salem State
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (April 23, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (16-13, 14-1 CIAA) got back to their ways with a dominating 10-0 road win over the Winston-Salem State Rams (12-9, 9-4 CIAA), Saturday afternoon. The [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 10-6 Loss at Fayetteville State
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (April 22, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (15-13, 13-1 CIAA) took their first Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) loss of the season when the team took a 10-6 loss to the Fayetteville [...]
Lady Panthers Rally Late for an 11-3 Win at Fayetteville State
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (April 22, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (15-12, 13-0 CIAA) won their 13th straight Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) game when the team rallied late for an 11-3 road win over the Fayetteville [...]
Claflin’s Frayer, Jr. Selected for Inaugural Carolina HBCU All-Star Game
GREENSBORO, NC - Claflin senior guard Donnel Frayer, Jr. was selected to take part in the inaugural Carolina HBCU All-Star Basketball Game. After a terrific career with the Panthers, the Claflin senior will get to [...]
Panthers Rally Late for a 9-5 Win Over Benedict
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 19, 2022) - Bragging rights will come to Orangeburg, S.C. as the Claflin Panthers (4-23) rallied late to take a 9-5 win over the rival Benedict Tigers (5-34), Tuesday afternoon. The Panthers [...]
Lady Panthers Battle Hard in 1-0 Loss at USC Aiken
AIKEN, SC (April 19, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (14-9) put on one of their top performances of the season, but it was not quite enough as the team took a heartbreaking 1-0 road [...]
SC STATE TRACK TEAMS HAVE STRONG OUTING AT USC; ONE SCHOOL RECORD ESTABLISHED
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 19, 2022) – The South Carolina State men's 4x100-meter relay team established a school record Saturday at the Gamecock Invitational as Coach Jerod Wims' squads resumed their season with another strong outing with [...]
Lady Panthers Return with Solid Showing at Gamecock Invitational
COLUMBIA, SC (April 17, 2022) - The Claflin University women's track & field teams returned to action with some strong performances at the Gamecock Invitational Track & Field Meet, Saturday. The team had some great [...]
SC State mourns loss of senior and Champagne Dancer Amya Carr
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (April 13, 2022) – South Carolina State University joins the family of SC State student Amya Carr in mourning her passing. Amya was a senior majoring in communications and a member of SC [...]
Panthers Break Out for a 14-8 Win Over Clark Atlanta
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 13, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (3-20) broke out their offense to claim a 14-8 win over the Clark Atlanta (11-27) Panthers, Wednesday evening. Claflin totaled 16 hits in the game and [...]
Save the date: SC State Parade of Champions back on for April 23
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (April 12, 2022) – South Carolina State University has set Saturday, April 23, 2022, as the new date for its Parade of Champions celebrating student accomplishments. The public is invited to join SC [...]
Goins Named CIAA Defensive Player of the Week; Thomas Named CIAA Pitcher of the Week Again
CHARLOTTE, NC (April 11, 2022) - The honors just keep coming in for the Claflin Lady Panthers' softball team when senior pitcher Shaniya Thomas was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion Pitcher of [...]
Lady Panthers Close Out Senior Day with a 12-1 Win Over Johnson C. Smith
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 9, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (14-8, 12-0 CIAA) closed out home field in style when the team took a 12-1 win over the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls (4-13, 3-9 [...]
Lady Panthers Dominate for a 14-1 Win Over Livingstone
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 8, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (11-8, 9-0 CIAA) rolled to a dominating 14-1 win over the Livingstone Lady Blue Bears (0-8, 0-8 CIAA), Friday afternoon. The Lady Panthers clicked on [...]
UMES Sweep Softball Series Over The Weekend
ORANGEBURG, SC (April 3, 2022) — The South Carolina State softball dropped Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) series to Maryland-Eastern Shore over the weekend at the Bulldog Softball Field. Five seniors were honored during pregame activities [...]
Beavers Named CIAA Offensive Player of the Week’ Thomas Named CIAA Pitcher of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (April 2, 2022) - As the Claflin Lady Panthers continue to be dominant in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play, the honors have continued to come in for the Claflin Lady Panthers. Claflin [...]
Panthers Show Improvement at Gotta Run Invite
CENTRAL, SC (April 3, 2022) - The Claflin University men's track & field team showed had some great performances at the Gotta Run Invite hosted by Southern Wesleyan University. The Panthers continued to perform well [...]
Lady Panthers Continue to Impress at Gotta Run Invite
CENTRAL, SC (April 3, 2022) - The Claflin University women's track & field team showed some great improvement at the Gotta Run Invite hosted by Southern Wesleyan University. The Lady Panthers continued to perform well [...]
Panthers Play Strong Late in 15-4 Loss at USC-Aiken
4 Claflin 2-15, 0-13 PBC 15 USC Aiken 13-18, 7-9 PBC Score By Periods Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Claflin 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 4 5 0 USC [...]
Williams To Be Featured In HBCU All-Star Game Sunday
NEW ORLEANS (April 1, 2022) – Graduate forward Deaquan Williams will be one of many featured in the first ever HBCU All-Star Game, taking place on Sunday, April 3 during Final Four weekend in [...]
Panthers Claw Their Way to a Walk Off 19-18 Win Over Morehouse
ORANGEURG, SC (March 29, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (2-14) pulled out all the stops when the team claimed a dramatic 19-18 win over the Morehouse Tigers (4-17), Wednesday evening. Claflin freshman Joshua Cooper hit a [...]
Morgan Named CIAA Men’s Field Athlete of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (March 29, 2022) - Claflin University freshman Jocolbi Morgan continues to make a name for himself as he was honored as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion Field Athlete of the Week, [...]
Adams Named Food Lion CIAA Women’s Track Athlete of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (March 29, 2022) - Claflin University freshman Zoe Adams continues to make a name for herself as she was honored as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion Women's Track Athlete of the [...]
Rembert-Jett Earns MEAC Weekly Track & Field Honors
NORFOLK, Va., (March 29, 2022) —South Carolina State sophomore Waddell Rembert-Jett was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's Track Athlete of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference office announced today Others receiving honors were, Howard senior Jessica [...]
SCSU’s Rembert-Jett Wins 100 Meters at USC; Teams Combine for 12 Top 10 Showings, 9 PRs
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 28, 2022) – South Carolina State sophomore sprinter Waddell Rembert-Jett won the 100 meters against a strong field at the Weems Baskins Relays at the University of South Carolina Saturday (Mar. 26 with [...]
Panthers Have a Strong Showing at 2022 Weems Baskin
COLUMBIA, SC (March 28, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's outdoor track & field teams put on some terrific performances at the 2022 Weems Baskin. Though competing in just their second outdoor meet [...]
Lady Panthers Have Record-Setting Day at Weems-Baskin
COLUMBIA, SC (March 28, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's outdoor track & field teams put on some terrific performances at the 2022 Weems Baskin. Though competing in just their second outdoor meet [...]
Jeffers Earns MEAC Top Weekly Track Athlete Honor
NORFOLK, Va., (March 24, 2022) — South Carolina State junior Tyler Jeffers was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's Track Athlete of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference office announced. Others earning honors were, Howard [...]
S.C. Legislature, Gov. McMaster honor National Championship Bulldogs at Capital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 24, 2022) – Nursing an injury, South Carolina State University sophomore Dyson Roberts needed crutches to make his way around the State House on Wednesday with his fellow national champions. The kicker/punter from [...]
SC State Announces 2022 Bulldog Football Schedule
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 23, 2022) —The 2021 Cricket Celebration Bowl HBCU National Champion South Carolina State Bulldogs will play an 11-game schedule during the 2022 fall campaign, the university announced Wednesday (March, 23rd). Bulldog New [...]
Bulldog Championship Team To Be Honored At State House Wednesday
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 21, 2022) --In celebration of "South Carolina State University Day," members of the General Assembly, including Rep. Russell Ott, D-Calhoun, will host representatives from SC State on Wednesday, March 23. The university's [...]
Softball Goes 1-2 in Opening MEAC Series At NCCU
CARY, NC (March 21, 2022) — The South Carolina State women's softball team closed out 1-2 against North Carolina Central in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) three-game series over the weekend at the Thomas Brooks [...]
Bulldogs Gear Up for Spring Practice
BULLDOG SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULE (PDF) ORANGEBURG, SC (March 21, 2022) —South Carolina State will begin preparing for the 2022 campaign Tuesday (March.22nd ), when the Bulldogs open spring drills at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, beginning at 6:30 [...]
SCSU Track Teams Shine at Georgia Tech
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 19, 2022) – The South Carolina State track and field teams had their second consecutive impressive outing Mar. 18-19 at the Yellow Jacket Invitational hosted by Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. Coach Jerod [...]
Claflin Panthers Open Weekend Series with 12-1 Loss to Lander
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 19, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (1-9, 0-7 CIAA) played some quality defense, but the hard-hitting Lander Bearcats (11-12, 2-5 PBC) proved to be too much for the Panthers to overcome in [...]
SC State Bulldogs Enjoy Pro Day
COLUMBIA, SC (March 18, 2022) -- Decobie Durant was in Columbia Thursday taking part in the Pro Day held at the University of South Carolina. Durant recently participated at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis where he ran [...]
SCSU Track Teams Have Strong Outing in Outdoor Schedule Opener
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 16, 2022) – The South Carolina State track and field teams had a strong outing Saturday (Mar. 12) in their 2022 outdoor opener at the GATA Classic hosted by Georgia Southern in [...]
Williams Selected To Participate In HBCU All-Star Game
NEW ORLEANS - The HBCU All-Star Game, taking place on Sunday, April 3 during Final Four weekend in New Orleans at the UNO Lakefront Arena at 4 pm ET, has named the nation's top 24 players [...]
Panthers Open Weekend Series with 17-1 Loss at Georgia Southwestern State
AMERICUS, GA (March 13, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (1-6, 0-4 PBC) opened their second straight Peach Belt Conference (PBC) weekend series on a down note when the team took a 17-1 road loss to [...]
SCSU’s Wade Honored During MEAC Tourney
NORFOLK, VA – Verna Squire Wade, the president of South Carolina State's athletic boosters, was recognized as a 2022 Distinguished Alumnus of the university by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Thursday (Mar. 10) during the [...]
Adams Places 16th in Prelims at 2022 NCAA Division II Women’s Indoor Track & Field Nationals Championships
PITTSBURG, KS (March 12, 2022) - Claflin University freshman sprinter Zoe Adams ran her best race of the season in the preliminary round of the women's 400m dash at the 2022 NCAA Division II Women's Indoor [...]
Jackson Released as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 12, 2022) -- Claflin University has made the decision to change the leadership of its men's basketball program, effective immediately. The program will move forward in a new direction following the release [...]
MORGAN STATE EDGES SC STATE 80-77 IN MEAC TOURNEY
NORFOLK, VA (March 10, 2022) – Fourth-seeded Morgan State took a nine-point lead with just over eleven minutes remaining and held on for a hard-fought 80-77 win over SC State, the fifth seed, Thursday in [...]
Morgan State Ends SC State Season With 66-53 Win at MEAC Tourney
NORFOLK, VA (March 10, 2022) – Third-seed Morgan State placed three players in double figures and used a big second quarter to break open a close game and went on to a 66-53 win over [...]
Adams Named to 2022 USTFCCCA NCAA Division II Women’s Indoor Track & Field All-Region Team
NEW ORLEANS, LA (March 8, 2022) - The honors just keep coming in for Claflin freshman sprinter Zoe Adams as she was named to the United States Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division [...]
NFL Combine gives SC State’s Durant, other HBCU prospects national spotlight
INDIANAPOLIS (March 8, 2022) -- Willie Simmons has seen just about everything in his more than two decades in college football. He spent three years as a quarterback at Clemson before extinguishing his eligibility at [...]
Panthers Open Outdoor Season at 2022 Savannah State Tiger Relays
SAVANNAH, GA (March 6, 2022) - The Claflin University men's track & field team got the outdoor season started in a big way when the team headed to Savannah, Georgia for the Savannah State Tiger [...]
Panthers Close Series With a 10-2 Loss at Columbus State
COLUMBUS, GA (March 5, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (1-5, 0-3 PBC) look a bit better every game and the team showed some steady progress in a 10-2 loss to the Columbus State Cougars (17-3, [...]
Panthers Take a 12-2 Loss at Columbus State
COLUMBUS, GA (March 5, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (1-4, 0-2 PBC) returned to Peach Belt Conference (PBC) action, Saturday afternoon where the team took a 12-2 loss to the Columbus State Cougars (16-3, 2-0 [...]
Panthers Open Conference Play with a 33-5 Loss at Columbus State
COLUMBUS, GA (March 5, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (1-3, 0-1 PBC) got a slow start to conference play as the team took a 33-5 loss to the Columbus State Cougars (15-3, 1-0 PBC), Friday [...]
Three Earn All-MEAC Basketball Honors, pres. by TowneBank
WOMEN ALL MEAC TEAMS (PDF) MEN ALL MEAC TEAMS (PDF) NORFOLK, Va., March 4, 2022 — South Carolina State posted [...]
Men’s Bracket Set for 2022 MEAC Basketball Tournament
NORFOLK, Va., March 3, 2022 – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has released its men's pairings for the 2022 MEAC Basketball Tournament, March 9-12 at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va. South Carolina State closed out the [...]
Women’s Bracket Set for 2022 MEAC Basketball Tournament
2022 MEAC WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT BRACKET (PDF) NORFOLK, Va., March 3, 2022 – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has released its women's pairings for the 2022 MEAC Basketball Tournament, March 9-12 at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va. South Carolina [...]
Adams Earns a Spot in the 2022 NCAA Division II Women’s Indoor Track & Field National Championship Meet
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 1, 2022) - Claflin University freshman Zoe Adams was announced as a participant in the 2022 NCAA Division II Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship Meet, Tuesday evening. She was announced as one [...]
Start of a new era in Bulldogs Women’s Soccer With the Addition of 11 This Upcoming Season
ORANGEBURG, SC (March 1, 2022) -- When the South Carolina State University Bulldogs women's soccer team take the field this fall, it will be the start of a new era. Second-year head coach Patrick Horne has completely [...]
Lady Bulldogs Drop 48-64 Road Loss To Howard
WASHINGTON, DC (February 28, 2022) — Freshman guard Nicole Gwynn finished with a game-high 17 points and six rebounds, as South Carolina State suffered another tough road loss to Howard, 48-64, Monday (Feb.28th) at Burr Gymnasium. Freshman [...]
Bulldogs Fall Short On The Road to Spartans
NORFOLK, VA (February 26, 2022) — T.J. Madlock tossed in a game-high 17 points and seven (7) rebounds, but t wasn't enough as South Carolina State fell short, 63-59, on the road to host Norfolk State Saturday [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall On The Road To Norfolk State
NORFOLK, VA (February 26, 2022)—All-MEAC forward Trinity Klock scored nine (9) points, three rebounds and two blocks but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped another 68-29 decision to Norfolk State Saturday (Feb. 26th) in MEAC [...]
SC STATE Athletics Mourns The Loss Of Former Lady Bulldog Basketball Player
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 26, 2022) —The South Carolina State Department of Athletics mourns the loss of former Lady Bulldog Basketball player Zeleria Simpson who was killed in a two-car accident early Friday (Feb.26th) morning. "Our [...]
SC State University ends contract of Women’s Basketball Coach
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 24, 2022) —South Carolina State University announced Thursday the decision to end the contract of women's head basketball coach Audra Smith, effective immediately. Associate Head Coach Ervin Monier has been named interim head women's [...]
Both SC STATE Track Teams Finish 6th at MEAC Indoor Championships
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (February 24, 2022) – Both South Carolina State track teams finished sixth in the team standings at the 2022 MEAC Track and Field Championships conducted Feb. 21-23 at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. [...]
SC STATE BANKS WINS THE 5000 METERS AT MEAC INDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (February 22, 2022) – South Carolina State's Jada Banks, Monday, captured the first gold medal of the MEAC Indoor Championship in a school-record time of 18:3.14, lapping the field in the process and earning [...]
Lady Panthers Take a 70-61 Loss to Elizabeth City State in CIAA Quarterfinals
BALTIMORE, MD (February 23, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (8-19) gave it their all, but in the end, it was not enough as the team took a 70-61 loss to the second-seeded Elizabeth City [...]
Panthers Take a 71-58 Loss to Virginia State in CIAA Tourney Opening Round
BALTIMORE, MD (February 22, 2022) - The Claflin University Panthers (7-20) gave it their all, but the team could not avoid a 71-58 loss to the Virginia State Trojans (9-15), Tuesday afternoon. After a great [...]
Lady Panthers Open 2022 CIAA Tournament with a 68-56 Win Over Virginia Union
BALTIMORE, MD (February 22, 2022) - The Claflin University Lady Panthers (8-18) made a big statement when the team opened the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women's Basketball Championship Tournament with a 68-56 win [...]
Bulldogs Close Out Season Sweep Over Hornets 79-74
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 21, 2022) — Rahsaan Edwards had a season-high 21 points as South Carolina State turned back visiting Delaware State, 79-74, Monday nigh (Feb. 21st) at Smith-Hamond-Middleton Memorial Center. The Bulldogs improve to 2-0 against [...]
Lady Bulldogs Close Out Regular Season Home Finale With Win Over Delaware State
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 21, 2022)—Jayah Hicks tossed in a game-high 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead South Carolina State to an 64-52 win over visiting Delaware State Monday (Feb. 21st) in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference [...]
Basketball Teams Close Out Regular Season At Home Versus Delaware State
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 20, 2022)—The South Carolina State men's and women's basketball wrap up their regular season-finale home Monday (Feb. 21st) when they host Delaware State at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. Tip-off for the women's contest [...]
Panthers Earn Ninth Seed at 2022 CIAA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament
CHARLOTTE, NC (February 20, 2022) - After completing the regular season, the Claflin University Panthers (7-19, 6-10 CIAA) will enter the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Basketball Championship Tournament as the ninth seed. [...]
Lady Panthers Earn 10th Seed in 2022 CIAA Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 20, 2022)—The South Carolina State men's and women's basketball wrap up their regular season-finale home Monday (Feb. 21st) when they host Delaware State at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. Tip-off for the women's contest [...]
Bulldogs Complete Season Sweep Over UMES In 70-63 Win
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 19, 2022) — Freshman guard T.J. Madlock scored a game-high 18 points, seven (7) assist, and grabbed four rebounds, while teammate Rahsaan Edwards added 17 points and five (5) assist to lead South Carolina State to [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall Short 65-57 To UMES
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 20, 2022) — All-MEAC performer sophomore forward Trinity Klock tossed in a team-high 16 points and eight rebounds, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State fell short 65-57 to Maryland-Eastern Shore in Mid-Eastern [...]
Basketball Teams Host “Think Pink” Game Versus UMES Saturday
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 18, 2022) —The South Carolina State men's and women's basketball wrap up their last two home games of the regular season this weekend when they welcome UMES on Saturday (Feb. 19th) and [...]
FOUR SCSU PLAYERS AMONG 16 FROM MEAC IN SATURDAY’S LEGACY BOWL
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 18, 2022) – South Carolina State athletics will be on prominent display Saturday at the inaugural Legacy Bowl at Tulane's Yalman Stadium in New Orleans. The contest is set for 4 p.m. [...]
Lady Panthers’ Adams Named CIAA Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Year
CHARLOTTE, NC (February 14, 2022) - After a dominant effort on the track has paid off for Claflin freshman Zoe Adams as she was named the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women's Indoor Track Athlete [...]
Lady Panthers Place Fifth at 2022 CIAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (February 14, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams had some great individual performances to close out the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Indoor Track & Field [...]
Panthers Finish Eighth at 2022 CIAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (February 14, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams had some great individual performances to close out the 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Indoor Track & Field [...]
Lady Bulldogs Suffer 48-76 Setback On The Road At Morgan State
BALTIMORE, MD (February 14, 2022)—Freshman guard Nicole Gwynn finished with a team-high 12 points and six rebounds, while teammate Victoria Jordan added 11 but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State suffered an, 76-48, setback to Morgan State Monday [...]
SC STATE TRACK TEAMS GRAB THREE FIRSTS, 19 TOP TEN FINISHES AT BIRMINGHAM
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 14, 2022) – The South Carolina State track teams grabbed three firsts and had a combined 19 Top 10 finishes during weekend competition at Birmingham, AL. Coach Jerod Wims' teams participated in the [...]
Bulldogs Avenge Early Season Loss in 66-58 Road Victory Over Coppin State
BALTIMORE, MD (February 12, 2022) – Four Bulldogs scored double figures as South Carolina State avenged an early season Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) loss in an 66-58 road victory over Coppin State Saturday (Feb. 12) at [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall On The Road To Coppin State 80-55
BALTIMORE, MD (February 12, 2022) – Trinity Klock and Mekayla Lumpkin each scored 11 each but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped their fifth straight league contest in an, 80-55, decision to Coppin State Saturday (Feb.12th) at [...]
Adams Earns Second Straight Food Lion CIAA Women’s Track Athlete of the Week Honor
CHARLOTTE, NC (February 9, 2022) - The hard work continues to pay off for Claflin freshman Zoe Adams as she was named the Food Lion Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women's Track Athlete of the Week [...]
Morgan Named Food Lion CIAA Men’s Track Athlete of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (February 9, 2022) - For the second time, Claflin Panthers freshman Jocolbi Morgan was named the Food Lion Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Track Athlete of the Week. This marks the second time [...]
Durant officially invited to NFL Combine
South Carolina State defensive back Decobie Durant will get another chance to showcase his skills in front of NFL scouts and GMs at the 2022 NFL Combine. Durant is one of 324 draft-eligible prospects invited to participate [...]
Lowther Earns All-MEAC Softball Preseason Honors
NORFOLK, Va., (February 8, 2022) --- South Carolina State sophomore Deasia Lowther was named to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Second Team, presented by TowneBank, the conference announced. All awards were voted on by the conference's head coaches [...]
Madlock, Jr. Earns Third MEAC Rookie of the Week Honor This season
NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 8, 2022 – South Carolina State men's basketball freshman guard T.J. Madlock has been selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week, presented by Cola-Cola the league announced. Madlock (G, 6-3, Fr., [...]
Bulldogs Post 74-68 Win Over NC Central Monday
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 8, 2022) —Freshman guard T.J. Madlock tossed in a team-high 20 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead South Carolina State to an, 74-68, win over visiting North Carolina Central Monday (Feb. 7th) at [...]
Baseball – Panthers Open 2022 Season with a 7-1 Win Over Voorhees
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 8, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (1-0) opened the 2022 season with a bang, Tuesday, when the team took a 7-1 win over the Voorhees Tigers (0-3). The Panthers used a great [...]
Lady Bulldogs Suffer 73-49 Setback To Morgan State
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 7, 2022) —Turnovers seemed to be the deciding factor down the stretch, as South Carolina State suffered an, 73-49, setback to Morgan State Monday (Feb.7th) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. South Carolina State [...]
Scott Earns Second CIAA Food Lion Rookie of the Week Honor
CHARLOTTE, NC (February 7, 2022) - The honors just keep coming in for Claflin freshman guard Lauren Scott as she was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week. [...]
Bulldogs Post A Pair Of Wins To Open Season
SUMTER, SC (February 6, 2022) -The defending Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Champion South Carolina State men's tennis team opened the season with a pair of victories over The Citadel and USC-Sumter. In the first match, [...]
Coppin State Down Lady Bulldogs In MEAC Action
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 5, 2022) —Sophomore guard Nadia Reese finished with a team-high 15 points going 6-of-10 from the field and 3-of-5 from 3-point range, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped a tough, 84-55, [...]
Lady Panthers Give a Tremendous Effort in 67-53 Loss to Savannah State
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 2, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (4-16) put up a great effort, but the team came up just short in a 67-53 loss to the #21 Savannah State Tigers (17-1), Wednesday [...]
Bulldogs Knock Off Bison At Home 58-55
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 1, 2022) —Three Bulldogs scored double-figures as South Carolina State knocked off visiting Howard, 58-55, in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference showdown at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center Monday (Jan 31st). Omar Croskey led the way [...]
Adams Named Food Lion CIAA Women’s Track Athlete of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (February 1, 2022) - With such an impressive start to the season, the honors are coming in for the Claflin Lady Panthers Indoor Track & Field team as freshman sprinter Zoe Adams was named [...]
Lady Panthers Fall Short in 75-69 Loss to Saint Augustine’s
ORANGEBURG, SC (February 1, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (4-15, 3-7 CIAA) gave a solid overall effort, but the team could not stop the Saint Augustine's Falcons (7-11, 3-7 CIAA) in a 75-69 loss, [...]
Lady Panthers Play Hard, But Fall Short in 76-59 Loss at Johnson C. Smith
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 30, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (4-14, 3-7 CIAA) found points hard to come by when the team took a 76-59 road loss to the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls (10-6, [...]
Hot Start Spurs Panthers to a 72-61 Win at Johnson C. Smith
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 30, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (4-15, 3-7 CIAA) played their best road game of the season as the team rolled to a 72-61 win over the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls [...]
Bulldogs Fall To Top-Ranked Spartans, 87-69
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 29, 2022) — Jemal Davis finished with a team-high 19 points, South Carolina State fell short in knocking off top-ranked Norfolk State, 87-69, Saturday (Jan. 29th) in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference showdown at Smith-Hammond-Middleton [...]
Lady Bulldogs Drop Tough Setback To Norfolk State
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 29, 2022) — Freshman guard Nicole Gwynn tossed in 10 points along with six (6) rebounds, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped its first league contest, 60-40, to top-ranked Norfolk State [...]
SCSU PARADE OF CHAMPIONS SET FOR SUNDAY CALLED OFF UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
(Orangeburg, SC)- Acting on the advisement of university physicians to adhere to strict COVID protocol, SC State University Interim President Alexander Conyers has announced the university will postpone the parade set to celebrate the HBCU Football [...]
Bulldogs Prevail In MEAC Road Swing With Win Over Delaware State
DOVER, DE (January 24, 2022) —Freshman guard T.J. Madlock finished with a team-high 12 points and five (5) rebounds, while teammates Jemal Davis and Edward Oliver-Hampton adding the games only double-doubles with 11 points and 10 rebounds to lead SC State [...]
Lady Bulldogs Improve To 3-0 In MEAC Play With Win Over Delaware State
DOVER, DE (January 24, 2022) —Freshman guard Nicole Gwynn led the way with a team-high 13 points, while teammate All-MEAC performer Trinity Klock added a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds to lead SC State to their third [...]
Bulldogs Win On The Road Over UMES 69-60
PRINCESS ANNE, MD (January 22, 2022)— Jemal Davis scored a game-high 16 points and grabbed eight (8) rebounds to lead South Carolina State to an, 69-60, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) road win over Maryland-Eastern Shore Saturday (Jan.22nd) [...]
Lady Bulldogs Improve to 2-0 In league Play With Win Over UMES
PRINCESS ANNE, MD (January 22, 2022) —All-MEAC performer Trinity Klock led the way with a game-high 15 points to lead South Carolina State to an, 54-50, win over host Maryland-Eastern Shore Saturday (Jan. 22nd) at W.P. Htyche [...]
Hill Earns MEAC Men’s Field Athlete of the Week
NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 19, 2022—South Carolina State freshman Erick Hill was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's Field Athlete of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference announced today. Others earning honors were, Norfolk State [...]
Bulldogs Roll Over Hornets, 102-67, In Non-Conference Play
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 18, 2022) —Five Bulldogs scored in double-figures as South Carolina State rolled to an, 102-67, win over Morris College Tuesday (Jan.18th) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. Latavian Lawrence and Raquan Brown recorded the teams only double-double [...]
Gwynn Selected With Double MEAC Top Weekly Honors
NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 18, 2022—South Carolina State freshman guard Nicole Gwynn was selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women's Basketball Co-Player of the Week along with Coppin State redshirt sophomore guard Mossi Staples, presented by Coca-Cola, the [...]
Morgan Named CIAA Field Athlete of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 18, 2022) - It didn't take long for the honors to start coming in for Claflin University freshman sprinter Jocolbi Morgan as he was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion [...]
Scott Named CIAA Rookie of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 18, 2022) - After a very successful week on the court, the honors began to come in for the Claflin Lady Panthers as freshman guard Lauren Scott was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic [...]
Track Teams Had Strong Showing at USC Saturday
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 18, 2022) – The SC State track and field teams post a combined 13 top 10 finishes, including six top 5 performances, Saturday at the USC Opener hosted by the University of [...]
Gwynn Pace Bulldogs With 63-51 Win Over NCCU
ORANGEBURG, SC—Freshman guard Nicole Gwynn finished with a game-high 26 points and six rebounds to lift South Carolina State to its first victory of the season in an, 63-51, win over visiting North Carolina Central Saturday (Jan. [...]
Former SC State Standout Darius Leonard named First-Team AP All Pro
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 15, 2022)-- For the fourth straight season, former SC State standout Darius Leonard will hold one of the NFL's highest honors. Indianapolis Colts linebacker and Lake View native Darius Leonard was named [...]
Claflin Track & Field Teams Put On Strong Showings at Gamecock Opener
COLUMBIA, SC (January 15, 2022) - The Claflin University men's and women's track & field teams showed a glimpse of what's to come with some great performances at the 2022 Gamecock Opener, Saturday. The Lady [...]
HBCU Legacy Bowl announces head coaches
The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced the Head Coaches for the inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl on Wednesday. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [...]
SC State Parade of Champions postponed to Jan. 30 because of forecast
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (January 12, 2022) – A forecast of inclement weather has prompted South Carolina State University to postpone the Parade of Champions originally scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, by two weeks. The parade is now [...]
Panthers Take a 74-56 Loss to Virginia Union
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 12, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (3-12, 2-4 CIAA) could not find any answers when the team took a hard-fought 74-56 loss to the Virginia Union Panthers (10-3, 3-0 CIAA), Wednesday evening. [...]
Bulldogs Drop Tough 88-81 Setback In Overtime To Morgan St.
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 11, 2022)—Four Bulldogs scored double-figures, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped a tough, 88-81, tough overtime loss to Morgan State Monday (Jan.10th) in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference(MEAC) play at Smith-Hammond-Middleton [...]
Panthers Take a Hard-Fought 77-71 Loss to Lincoln (Pa.)
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 11, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (3-11, 2-3 CIAA) gave a tremendous effort, but the team could not quite get the late push that they needed in a 77-70 loss to the [...]
Parade of Champions to celebrate Bulldogs’ Celebration Bowl victory, other campus achievements
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (January 11, 2022) – South Carolina State University will celebrate numerous recent achievements, including the HBCU National Championship, in a Parade of Champions on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. The parade will begin at 3 [...]
Panthers Make Clutch Plays to Claim 78-74 Win Over Bowie State
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 9, 2022) - The Claflin Panthers (3-10, 2-2 CIAA) made some clutch plays to claim a 78-74 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) win over the Bowie State Bulldogs (3-10, 1-1 CIAA), Saturday [...]
Lady Panthers Come Back Falls Short in 73-51 Loss to Bowie State
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 8, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (2-11, 1-4 CIAA) found points hard to come by in a 73-51 loss to the Bowie State Bulldogs (4-6, 2-11 CIAA), Saturday afternoon. There was [...]
Bulldogs Fall In MEAC Opener To Coppin State, 74-65
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 8, 2022) —Freshman guard T.J. Madlock tossed in a team-high 21 points along with nine (9) rebounds, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State suffered its first league loss, 74-65, to visiting Coppin [...]
Lady Panthers Defense Leads to a 58-46 Win Over Virginia Union
ORANGEBURG, SC (January 6, 2022) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (2-10, 1-3 CIAA) got a big win in their first game of 2022 when the team took a 58-46 win over the Virginia Union Lady [...]
Lady Bulldogs Drop Tough 47-32 Setback To Furman
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 29, 2021) — The South Carolina State women's basketball team posted its lowest scoring effort of the season, dropping a tough 47-32 decision to Furman Wednesday (Dec. 29th) at Smith -Hammond-Middleton Memorial [...]
Lumpkin Selected As MEAC Rookie of the Week
NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 23, 2021—Freshman guard MeKayla Lumpkin was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola the conference announced. Others earning honors were Maryland Eastern Shore graduate guard/forward Amanda Carney and Coppin State redshirt [...]
South Carolina State Wins 2021 Cricket Celebration Bowl
ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 18, 2021 -- Corey Fields, Jr. threw four touchdown passes and the Bulldogs defense forced two interceptions as South Carolina State defeated Jackson State 31-10 on Saturday to win the Cricket Celebration Bowl [...]
Gwynn Earn MEAC Rookie of the Week Honors
NORFOLK, Va., (December 21, 2021) —. South Carolina State freshman guard Nicole Gwynn was selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola , the conference announced. Others earning honors were, Norfolk State [...]
Madlock Earns MEAC Weekly Top Honor
NORFOLK, Va., (December 22, 2021) – Freshman guard TJ Madlock has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week, presented by Coco-Cola. Others earning awards were Graduate guard Kyle Foster of [...]
Panthers Give Strong First Half Effort in 84-70 Loss at Virginia State
ETTRICK, VA (December 20, 2021) - The Claflin Panthers (2-10, 1-2 CIAA) played a great first half, but it was not enough as the team took an 84-70 road loss to the Virginia State Trojans [...]
Steadily Improving Lady Panthers Fall Short in 65-63 Loss at Shaw
RALEIGH, NC (December 18, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (1-9, 0-2) are steadily showing improvement, but the team came up just short in a 65-62 road loss to the Shaw Lady Bears (4-6, 1-1 [...]
BOXTOROW Polls: Bulldogs’ win HBCU national championships, SCSU with coaches, BSU edges Bulldogs with media
The last time South Carolina State won an HBCU national championship was 2009. Bowie State has never won one. This time, it was the Bulldogs' winning the crown. Actually, two different Bulldogs. The 2021 HBCU [...]
SC STATE EYES BATTLE AGAINST SWAC CHAMPS JSU
NORFOLK, Va., (December 17, 2021) –When the dust has settled following the Cricket Celebration Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 18 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, a new champion will have been crowned. The South Carolina State [...]
Offensive Struggles Cost Panthers in 64-44 Loss at Elizabeth City State
ELIZABETH CITY, NC (December 17, 2021) - Claflin Panthers (2-9, 1-1 CIAA) could quite get their offense going in a 64-44 road loss to the Elizabeth City State Vikings (5-4, 1-0 CIAA), Thursday evening. The [...]
Balanced Attack Not Enough for Lady Panthers in 53-43 Loss at Elizabeth City State
ELIZABETH CITY, NC (December 17, 2021) - The Clalfin Lady Panthers (1-8, 0-1 CIAA) gave it their all, but the effort was not quite enough in a 53-43 loss to the Elizabeth City State Vikings [...]
Terrence Jenkins Named Claflin University Women’s Basketball Head Coach
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 14, 2021) - The Claflin University women's basketball program will enter a new era as Terrence Jenkins was named the interim women's basketball head coach, Tuesday evening. After a long career as [...]
Strong Shooting Performance Not Enough for Panthers in 91-81 Loss to Columbus State
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 13, 2021) - The Claflin Panthers (2-8) played a great offensive game, but the team could not find a way to keep up with the Columbus State Cougars (8-1), Monday afternoon. The [...]
Western Carolina Downs SC State 61-52 In Women’s Basketball Action
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 12, 2021) — Freshman guard Mekayla Lumpkin tossed in a team-high 15 points connecting 3-of-3 from behind the 3-point line, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped a tough, 61-52, decision [...]
Lady Panthers Give Great Effort in 62-56 Loss at Winthrop
ROCK HILL, SC (December 11, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (1-7) played one of their best games of the season when the team took a hard-fought 62-56 road loss to the NCAA Division I [...]
Second Half Woes Cost Panthers in 65-48 Loss at Lander
GREENWOOD, SC (December 11, 2021) - The Claflin Panthers (2-7) had a strong first half, but the team could not keep it going in a 65-48 road loss to the Lander Bearcats (5-4), Saturday afternoon. [...]
Bulldogs Hold Off High Point 67-66
ROCK HILL, SC—Three Bulldogs scored in double figure as South Carolina State held off a late rally from High Point to capture their second straight victory, 67-66, in the 1st Annual No Room For Racism Classic [...]
Madlock Named MEAC Rookie of the Week
NORFOLK, Va.,(December 9, 2021)– Freshman guard TJ Madlock was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola the league announced. Madlock (G, 6-3, 190, Fr., Memphis, Tenn.) scored the winning 3-point buzzer-beating shot [...]
Panthers Break Out for a 92-63 Win at Shaw in CIAA Opener
RALEIGH, NC (December 9, 2021) - The Claflin Panthers (2-6, 1-0 CIAA) opened Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play in a big way when the team took a 92-63 road win over the Shaw Bears [...]
Durant Named MEAC Defensive Player of the Year at NFF Press Conference
LAS VEGAS, NV – South Carolina State defensive back Decobie Durant was announced as the 2021 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year Tuesday during the 63rd Annual National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame Press [...]
Madlock Lifts Bulldogs In 65-64 Road Win Over South Florida
TAMPA, FL. (December 3, 2021)—Freshman guard T.J. Madlock nailed an off-balance 3-pointer from the corner with 0.6 seconds remaining to lift South Carolina State to an 65-64 victory over South Florida Friday (Dec. 3rd) at Yuengling Center. Madlock [...]
Fourth Quarter Struggles Cost Lady Panthers in 81-71 Loss to Benedict
ORANGEBURG, SC (December 5, 2021) - There was no shortage of effort, but the Claflin Lady Panthers (1-6) could not overcome some late struggles in an 81-71 loss to the Benedict Lady Tigers (6-3), Saturday [...]
Big Second Half Not Enough for Panthers in 77-53 Loss to Augusta University
AUGUSTA, GA (December 2, 2021) - The Clalfin Panthers (1-5) gave a great second half effort, but the team could not quite do enough to avoid a 77-53 road loss to the #10 Augusta Jaguars [...]
Slow Start Costs Panthers in 80-58 Loss to Lander
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 30, 2021) - The Claflin Panthers (1-4) could not quite keep up with the hot shooting of the Lander University Bearcats (2-4), Monday evening. After allowing a hot start to the Bearcats, [...]
Lady Panthers Show Potential in 68-53 Loss to USC Aiken
ORANGEURG, SC (November 30, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (1-5) played some solid defense, but the team could not quite get their offense going in a hard-fought 68-53 loss to the USC-Aiken Pacers (3-3). [...]
SC State Falls Short In Overtime 91-79 To The Citadel
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 28, 2021)—Redshirt sophomore Cameron Jones tossed in a team-high 20 points, seven rebounds and five assist, but South Carolina State (1-7) fell short in overtime, 91-79, to The Citadel (4-2) Sunday (Nov. 28th) at [...]
Lady Panthers Defense Steps Up for an 81-69 Win Over Edward Waters
ORANGEBURG, SC - The Claflin Lady Panthers (1-3) turned in a stellar defensive performance to claim an 81-69 win over the Edward Waters Lady Tigers (5-2), Monday evening. The Lady Panthers were able to keep [...]
Panthers’ Second Half Effort Not Enough in 68-51 Loss at Savannah State
SAVANNAH, GA (November 28, 2021) - The Claflin Panthers (1-3) gave a solid effort, but it was not quite enough in a 68-51 road loss to the Savannah State Tigers. The Panthers played a strong [...]
Second Half Struggles Cost Lady Panthers in 77-43 Loss at Savannah State
SAVANNAH, GA (November 27, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (1-3) gave a great effort but could not pull out the win in a 77-43 road loss to the Savannah State Lady Tigers (4-0), Saturday [...]
Bulldogs Capture Outright League Crown With 31-21 Win Over Norfolk State
NORFOLK, VA—Corey Fields, Jr. threw for a game-high 21-of-34 for 250-yards and three (3) touchdowns to lead South Carolina State to the outright 2021 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship with an, 31-21, win over Norfolk State Saturday [...]
Panthers Run Away for an 80-59 Win Over Voorhees
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 20, 2021) - The Claflin Panthers (1-2) controlled the game from the very beginning when the team took an impressive 80-59 win over the Voorhees Tigers (3-10), Saturday afternoon. The team took [...]
Late Struggles Cost Lady Panthers in 58-57 Loss to Voorhees
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 20, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (0-3) gave a great effort, but the team fell victim to some final minute miscues in a heartbreaking 58-57 homecoming loss to the Voorhees Lady [...]
Howard Sweeps SC State in MEAC Volleyball Quarterfinal
NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 19, 2021 – Top seed Howard University swept South Carolina State 3-0 (25-12, 25-10, 25-14) in the quarterfinals of the 2021 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Volleyball Championship at Burr Gymnasium on Friday. The Bison [...]
Bulldogs Post 67-53 Win In Home-Opener Over St. Andrews
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 18, 2021) —Sophomore guard Rakeim Gary tossed in a game-high 17 points, while Latavian Lawrence recorded the games only double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead South Carolina State to an 67-53 win over [...]
Lady Bulldogs Drop Tough 50-65 Setback To St. Thomas
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 18, 2021) - All-MEAC performer sophomore forward Trinity Klock tossed in a team-high 12 points, while freshman guard Nicole Gwynn added 10 but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State suffered another setback 50-65 Thursday [...]
Lady Panthers Upset Virginia State in Five Sets to Advance to CIAA Semifinals
ETTRICK, VA (November 16, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (15-9) shocked the world, Tuesday evening when the team took a five-set road win over the Virginia State Trojans (15-10) in the quarterfinal round of [...]
Lady Bulldogs Fall To USC-Upstate 70-51
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 17, 2021) —Rachel Ross tossed in a game-high 23 points to lead visiting USC-Upstate to an 70-51 victory over South Carolina State Tuesday (Nov. 16th) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. All-MEAC forward Trinity [...]
Three Lady Panthers Named to 2021 CIAA Volleyball All-Conference Team
CHARLOTTE, NC - After completing one their most successful season since joining the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the honors came in for the 2021 Claflin Lady Panthers. Three members of the Lady Rams' team [...]
Fierce Named CIAA Volleyball Defensive Player of the Year
CHARLOTTE, NC (November 15, 2021) - Claflin Lady Panthers senior Trinity Fierce was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Volleyball Defensive Player of the Year, Monday afternoon. The senior earned the honor after leading the [...]
Celebration Bowl ticket punched for SC State Bulldogs
South Carolina State football alumni fans and students can start making their reservations for the Celebration Bowl. SC State (5-5 overall, 4-0 MEAC) has clinched at least a share of the MEAC title. Norfolk State’s [...]
SC STATE WOMEN FALL TO 0-2 AFTER COASTAL LOSS
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 15, 2021)– South Carolina State's Trinity Klock tossed in 14 points and grabbed eight boards and teammate Lovely Sonnier contributed 10 points and four rebounds, but it was not enough to overcome the [...]
Panthers Take an 81-59 Loss at Millersville
MILLERSVILLE, PA (November 15, 2021) - The Claflin Panthers (0-2) gave a strong effort, but the team could not quite keep up with the Millersville Marauders (2-0), Sunday afternoon. While the Panthers were able to [...]
Panthers Take a Dramatic 77-72 Overtime Loss to Clarion in Season Opener
MILLERSVILLE, PA (November 14, 2021) - The Claflin Panthers (0-1) showed their trademark determination, but the effort was not quite enough when the team took a 77-72 overtime loss to the Clarion Golden Eagles on [...]
Bulldogs Fall To Aggies In Final Home Game Of Regular Season
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 14, 2021) — Red-shirt freshman Kendrell Flower controlled the run game for the Bulldogs powering for 160-yards on 15 carries and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State dropped [...]
Lady Panthers Play Tough Defense in 73-57 Loss at Maryland-Eastern Shore
PRINCESS ANNE, MD (November 14, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (0-1) showed a lot of fight, but the team struggled in the second half in a 73-57 road loss to the University of Maryland-Eastern [...]
Lady Bulldogs Close Out Regular Season with 0-3 Loss to NCCU
DURHAM, NC (November 14, 2021) - The South Carolina State women's volleyball team closed out the 2021 Regular Season winless after suffering an, 0-3 (14-25. 20-25, 11-25), defeat to North Carolina Central on Friday (Nov. [...]
Bulldogs Fall Short To East Carolina 70-62
GREENVILLE, NC(November 9, 2021) —Redshirt sophomore guard Cameron Jones scored a team-high 15 points and grabbed nine (9) rebounds but fell short to East Carolina 70-62 Tuesday (Nov.9th) at Williams Arena at Minges. Freshman guard TJ Madlock [...]
Lady Bulldogs Drop Season-Opener To Monarchs, 80-52
NORFOLK, VA (November 9, 2021) - Preseason All-MEAC sophomore forward Trinity Klock tossed recorded the only double-double with a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as the South Carolina State drop its [...]
Bulldogs Remain Perfect In MEAC With Win Over Howard
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 6, 2021) — Defense, came up big once again for the Bulldogs as South Carolina State survived a tough battle, 15-12, over the visiting Howard Bison Saturday (Nov. 6th) at Oliver. C. [...]
Bulldogs Host Bison On YOUTH | ROTC | Military Day
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 5, 2021) — SC State Bulldogs (4-4, 3-0 MEAC) look to remain unbeaten in league play when they host the visiting Bison of Howard (2-6, 1-2 MEAC) Saturday (Nov. 6th) at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie [...]
SC State honors track & field, cross country standouts with pep rally
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (November 5, 2021) – South Carolina State University honored track and field and cross country standouts Dexter Ratliff and Jada Banks with a pep rally in the student plaza Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. Banks, a [...]
Lady Panthers Serve Up a Four-Set Win Over Winston-Salem State
ORANGEBURG, SC (November 4, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (13-9, 10-5 CIAA) put on a great show, Thursday evening when the team took a four-set win over the Winston-Salem State Rams (9-15, 8-7 CIAA). [...]
Bulldogs Edge Eagles In MEAC Showdown 27-24
DURHAM, NC (October 31, 2021)—South Carolina State pulled out a close, 27-24, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) win over North Carolina Central Saturday (Oct. 30th) at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. The Bulldogs improve to 4-4 overall, 3-0 MEAC, [...]
Bulldogs Battle Eagles In Key MEAC Showdown On The Road
DURHAM, NC (October 30, 2021) —South Carolina State (3-4 overall, 2-0 MEAC) look to remain perfect in league when they take on a tough and talented NC Central (3-4 overall, 1-0 MEAC) team Saturday (Oct. [...]
Lady Panthers Battle, But Fall Short in Three-Set Loss at Fayetteville State
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (October 29, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (11-9, 8-5 CIAA) gave it their all, but the team struggled against some tough defense in a three-set road loss to the Fayetteville State Lady [...]
Women’s Soccer Close Out Season With 16-3 Win Over Allen
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 29, 2021)—The South Carolina State women's soccer team closed out the 2021 campaign in style with an, 16-3, win over visiting Allen University Thursday (Oct. 29th) inside Oliver. C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries [...]
SC State’s Banks captures MEAC Women’s Cross Country Individual Title
CARY, NC (October 29, 2021) – South Carolina State sophomore Jada Banks won the MEAC Women's Cross Country Individual title Friday, completing the 5K course in a time of 18:40.6. The Lady Bulldogs, seeking their [...]
Lady Panthers Place Fifth at 2021 CIAA Women’s Cross Country Championship
SALEM, VA (October 28, 2021) - The Claflin University women's cross-country teams had a great performance when it mattered the most with some great performances at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Cross Country Championships. [...]
Panther Place Seventh at 2021 CIAA Cross Country Championship
SALEM, VA (October 28, 2021) - The Claflin University men's cross country had to step up for a solid performance at the 2021 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Cross Country Championship Meet. The team overcame [...]
Claflin Lady Panthers Take a Key CIAA Win at Winston-Salem State
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (October 25, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (11-8, 8-3 CIAA) got one of their biggest wins of the season when the team went on the road to take a four-set road win [...]
S.C. State’s Durant Invited to East/West Shrine Bowl
Watch Video Announcement South Carolina State standout defensive back Decobie Durant has been invited to participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl, giving the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) at least one participant in the contest. Durant, [...]
SC State Lady Bulldogs Draw 1-1 Tie With Delaware State
DOVER, DE (October 25, 2021)—South Carolina State played an almost perfect match drawing a 1-1 tie with Delaware State on the road Sunday (Oct. 24th) at Alumni Stadium. Senior goalie Kierra Cox finished with a game-high nine [...]
Bulldogs Hold Off Hornets 13-7
DOVER, DE (October 23, 2021) — Redshirt sophomore Shaquan Davis finished with four (4) catches for 114-yards, while quarterback Corey Fields, Jr. threw 15-of-30 for 208-yards to lead South Carolina State to an, 13-7, win over Delaware State Saturday [...]
SC State Women’s Soccer Post First Win Of The Season
COLUMBIA, SC (October 22, 2021) —The South Carolina State women's soccer team posted their first win of the season in a 9-1 win over host Allen University at the Southeastern Freight Sports Complex. The Lady [...]
Lady Panthers Outlast Johnson C. Smith for Five-Set Senior Night Win
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 21, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (10-8, 7-4 CIAA) had to fend off the tough Johnson C. Smith Lady Golden Bulls (3-11, 3-7 CIAA) for a five-set senior night win, Thursday [...]
Lady Panthers Start Strong in Four-Set Loss at Virginia State
ETTRICK, VA(October 20, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (9-8, 6-4 CIAA) got off to a strong start, but the team could not quite sustain the effort in a four-set loss to the Virginia State [...]
Young Panthers Step Up at Livingstone XC Invitational
SALISBURY, NC (October 18, 2021) – The Claflin University men's and women's cross-country teams looked sharp in their final regular season cross country meet of the season. The team headed to Salisbury, North Carolina to [...]
Three Bulldogs Earn MEAC Weekly Football Honors, presented by Coca-Cola
NORFOLK, Va., (October 18, 2021) – South Carolina State quarterback Corey Fields, Jr. was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Football Offensive Player of the Week, while defensive lineman Patrick Godbolt was named Defensive Player of the Week and senior Zafir Kelly was [...]
Bulldogs Use Balance Attack To Take Down Morgan State
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 17, 2021)—Redshirt sophomore quarterback Corey Fields, Jr. bounced back from a two-game slump, throwing 19-of-44 for 258-yards and three (3) touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs to a thrilling, 37-14, victory over Morgan State Saturday [...]
Lady Panthers Dominate for a Three-Set Win Over Lincoln (Pa.)
PETERSBURG, VA (October 16, 2021) - The Claflin University Lady Panthers (9-6, 6-2 CIAA) put on their best performance of the season when the team took a dominating three-set win over the Lincoln (Pa.) Lady [...]
Donnie Shell Hall of Fame Homecoming Celebration Brunch
Donnie Shell Hall of Fame Homecoming Celebration Brunch Who: Celebration and Homecoming Brunch What: To honor and unveil the banner of SC State's 4th NFL Hall of Famer in the stadium. When: Saturday, October 16th, 2021, 10 a.m.-11 [...]
Lady Panthers Defense Steps Up for Five-Set Win Over Young Harris
ORANGEBURG, SC - The Claflin Lady Panthers (8-6) showed their toughness tonight with team took a hard-fought five-set win over the Young Harris Mountain Lions (3-14). After taking some impressive wins in the first two [...]
Claflin Cross Country Sweeps CIAA Runners of the Week Honors
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 13, 2021) - The mud and the rain could not stop the Claflin University Cross Country teams as the team swept the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Cross Country Men's and Women's [...]
Lady Panthers Roll to a Three-Set Win Over Saint Augustine’s
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 11, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (7-6, 5-2 CIAA) got back to their winning ways when the team took a dominating three-set win over the Saint Augustine's Lady Falcons (6-8, 4-3 [...]
Women’s Soccer Drops 1-2 Decision to Delaware State
ORANGEBURG, SC — SC State women's soccer team dropped a 1-2 decision to Delaware State Sunday (Oct.10th) at the Oliver C. Dawson/Willie Jefferies Field. With the loss, the Lady Bulldogs falls to 0-11 overall, while Delaware [...]
Lady Panthers Continue to Show Improvement at Royals Challenge
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 10, 2021) - It would take more that a driving rain to stop the Claflin Lady Panthers Cross Country Team that had another strong showing this weekend. The team had some great [...]
Panthers Outruns the Rain for Solid Efforts at Royals Challenge
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 10, 20201) )- It was a muddy day, but not too muddy for running as the Claflin Panthers men's cross-country team competed in the 2021 Royals Challenge hosted by Queens (N.C.) University. [...]
Banks Earns Second Straight MEAC Weekly Honor
NORFOLK, VA.,(October 8, 2021) — South Carolina State sophomore Jada Banks earned her second straight league honor on being named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week, the league announced. Banks (So., Conyers, [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Four-Set Loss to Fayetteville State
ORANGEBURG, SC - The Claflin Lady Panthers (6-6, 4-2 CIAA) put up a fight, but the team fell just short in a four-set loss to the Fayetteville State Lady Broncos (8-3, 4-1 CIAA), Thursday evening. [...]
SC STATE ENSHRINES EIGHT INDIVIDUALS AND ONE TEAM IN HOF
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 7, 2021) – South Carolina State inducted eight individuals and one team into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 1, 2021 during a special enshrinement ceremony at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. The ceremony [...]
Long Named to CIAA Preseason All-Conference Team; Lady Panthers Picked 12th
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 6, 2021) - Claflin University junior guard Dionna Long was named to the 2021 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women's Basketball Preseason All-Conference Team, Wednesday morning. After a stellar season that was [...]
Claflin Panthers Picked to Finish Seventh in CIAA Preseason
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 6, 2021) - The Claflin University Panthers got a motivational push when the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced the 2021-22 CIAA Men's Basketball Preseason Predicted Order of Finish, Wednesday morning. When [...]
SC STATE’S JADA BANKS HAS ANOTHER STRONG OUTING AT CHANTICLEER XC
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 5, 2021) – South Carolina State sophomore Jada Banks had another strong outing Saturday (Oct.2) at the Chanticleer Challenge cross country meet at Conway, SC. Banks, a sophomore of Conyers, GA completed the [...]
SC State Bulldogs Hold Off Bethune Cookman Wildcats 42-35
ORANGEBURG, SC (October 2, 2021)—Sophomore quarterback Corey Fields, Jr., had another exciting day throwing 20-of-30-0 for a game-high 314-yards and a touchdown to topple Bethune-Cookman's late rally surge, 42-35, Saturday (Oct. 2nd) inside Oliver C. Dawson [...]
Young Panthers Lead the Way at Koalas XC Challenge
COLUMBIA, SC (October 2, 20201) - The Claflin University men's and women's cross country teams returned to the course, Saturday with some terrific performances at the 2021 Koala XC Classic. After a week to get [...]
Lady Panthers Take a Four-Set Win Over Virginia Union
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (October 2, 2021) - It was all business for the Claflin University Lady Panthers (6-3, 4-0 CIAA) when the team took a four-set win over the Virginia Union Panthers (1-6, 0-4 CIAA), Saturday [...]
SC State’s Jada Banks Earns MEAC Weekly Cross Country Honors
NORFOLK, Va., (Sept. 30, 2021) -- South Carolina State sophomore Jada Banks was named Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week presented by Coca-Cola, the conference office announced. Banks (So., Conyers, Ga.) ran a school-record 18:07.0 [...]
Claflin’s Fierce Named CIAA Food Lion Defensive Player of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (Sept. 28, 2021) - After a terrific week on the court, the honors are coming in for the Claflin Lady Panthers as senior libero Trinity Fierce was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association [...]
Claflin Panthers Spoils JCSU Home Opener in Volleyball
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sept. 27, 2021) – Johnson C. Smith University women's volleyball team fell to Claflin University, 3-0 in in the Golden Bulls home opener on Monday evening inside Brayboy Gymnasium. The Panthers swept the Golden [...]
Soccer – SC State Bulldogs Falls to Gardner-Webb
Orangeburg, S.C. (Sept. 26, 2021) – South Carolina State women's soccer team dropped a tough decision to Gardner-Webb 0-5 at O. C. Dawson Stadium. SC State (0-9) goalie Kierra Cox (Denver, CO) gained eight saves on the [...]
Volleyball – SC State Bulldogs fall to Morgan State Bears in three-sets
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (Sept. 26, 2021) -- Morgan State (3-13, 1-1 MEAC) ended a three-match losing skid with the win and also improved to 24-0 all-time against South Carolina State. The Bulldogs fell to 0-11 on [...]
Coppin State’s volleyball team swept South Carolina State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2021) – Coppin State's volleyball team swept South Carolina State, 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-11) in its MEAC opener on Friday night at Dukes Gymnasium. The Eagles now stand at 7-6 on the [...]
Lady Panthers Open CIAA Play with a Three-Set Win Over Livingstone
ORANGEBURG, SC (Sept. 23, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (3-3, 1-0 CIAA) opened Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play in style when the team took a dominant three-set win over the Livingstone College Blue [...]
Patterson Named Food Lion CIAA Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (Sept. 22, 2021) - Claflin University sophomore Caleb Patterson was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Cross-Country Runner of the Week. The honor marked the first weekly honor of the year for [...]
Lady Panthers Roll in Three-Set Win Over Allen University
ORANGEBURG, SC (Sept. 20, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (2-3) put on their best offensive showing of the early season when the team took a dominating three-set win over the Allen (S.C.) Yellowjackets, Monday [...]
SC State Falls Short To New Mexico State, 43-35
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Redshirt sophomore Corey Fields, Jr. posted a career day throwing 30-of-47-3 for 352-yards and four (4) touchdowns, but South Carolina State fell short, 43—35, to host New Mexico State Saturday (Sept. 18th) at Aggie [...]
Claflin Panthers Show Steady Improvement at Winthrop Adidas XC Invitational
ROCK HILL, SC (Sept. 18, 2021) - The Claflin University men's cross-country team continued to show some improvement with an impressive showing at the 2021 Winthrop/Adidas Cross Country Invitational, Saturday morning. The Panthers' performance was [...]
Claflin Lady Panthers Have a Strong Showing at Winthrop Adidas XC Invitational
ROCK HILL, SC (Sept. 18, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers cross country team had a great showing at the 2021 Winthrop/Adidas Cross Country Invitational, Saturday morning. Competing against some of the best teams on [...]
SC State Set To Battle New Mexico State
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The South Carolina State Bulldogs return to action Saturday (Sept. 18th), when they take on host the Aggies of New Mexico State in a non-conference matchup at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Kick-off is [...]
Durant Earns Top MEAC Weekly Football Honor, presented by Coca-Cola
NORFOLK, Va. - Sept. 13, 2021 – South Carolina State defensive back Decobie Durant was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Football Defensive Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference announced today. Durant (DB, 5-11, 175, Gr., [...]
***MEDIA ALERT***The Buddy Pough Radio Show will air this week on Tuesday, Sept. 14th @ 7 P.M.
ORANGEBURG,SC (Sept. 13, 2021) --The new Inside SC State Bulldog Football with Coach Buddy Pough radio show will be moved to Tuesday, Sept 14th this weekly only, live from D&B Fish and BBQ in Orangeburg, SC from 7-8 [...]
VB: Lady Panthers Fall Short in Four-Set Loss to Bluefield State
ORANGEBURG, SC (Sept. 13, 2021) - The Claflin Lady Panthers (1-2) once again showed some terrific fight, but the team could not quite pull out the victory when the team took a four-set loss to [...]
VB: Lady Bulldogs Fall Short At Wofford Invitational
SPARTANBURG, SC (Sept. 12, 2021) — The South Carolina State volleyball team suffered yet another setback over the weekend during non-conference play at the Wofford Invitational inside the Richardson Indoor Stadium. The Lady Bulldogs (0-5) [...]
Claflin Panthers Open 2021 Cross Country Season with Strong Performances at Furman Invitational 5K
GREENVILLE, NC (Sept. 11, 2021) - The Claflin University men's cross-country team opened the 2021 with some strong performances at the Furman Invitational 5K, Saturday morning. The team totaled 184 points in their first meet [...]
ACC Power No. 6 Clemson Tigers Down SC State Bulldogs, 49-3
CLEMSON, SC (Sept. 11, 2021) —Playing in front a roaring stadium of 78,609 Tiger fans, South Carolina State dropped their second-straight contest to ACC power No. 6 Clemson, 49-3, Saturday (Sept.11th) evening inside Memorial Stadium. [...]
Claflin Lady Panthers Take a Hard-Fought Five-Set Loss to Benedict College
Orangeburg, SC (Sept. 10, 2021) - The Claflin University Lady Panthers (1-1) had no shortage of fight, but the team couldn't quite pull things out as the team took a hard-fought five-set loss to the [...]
SC State’s new radio station, WPJK, partners with ESPN
Orangeburg, SC. (Sept. 10, 2021) – South Carolina State University has joined with ESPN Radio to launch ESPN Orangeburg, WPJK 1580 AM / 92.9 FM. The station will carry the national ESPN Radio lineup, as [...]
Inside SC State Bulldog Football with Coach Buddy Pough and Friends
Orangeburg, SC. (Sept. 9, 2021) – The new Inside SC State Bulldog Football with Coach Buddy Pough live radio show will begin Thursdays, Sept. 9th live from D&B Fish and BBQ in Orangeburg, SC from 7-8 [...]
SC State Football Is On ESPN Orangeburg
Orangeburg, SC. (Sept. 1, 2021) – SC State University Athletics have partnered with ESPN Orangeburg to become the new home for Bulldog Football. Athletics and ESPN Orangeburg have announced an agreement with The New ESPN Sports [...]
Welcome to ESPN Orangeburg
Orangeburg, we are excited to announce your new home for sports! We are all things ESPN and all thing Orangeburg. We are ESPN Orangeburg 1580AM and 92.9FM. Stay tuned for the latest sports news [...]