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Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew reacts at the bench in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern Utah in the championship of the Western Athletic Conference tournament Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)
Travel logistics can be tricky amid March Madness whirlwind

By Noah Trister Mar. 16, 2023 07:11 PM EDT

San Diego State guard Matt Bradley (20) gets around Charleston guard Jaylon Scott (21) during the first half of an first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
San Diego State tops Charleston 63-57 in NCAA tourney

By Mark Long Mar. 16, 2023 06:22 PM EDT

FILE - College of Charleston's head coach Pat Kelsey talks to his players in the second half against Delaware during a NCAA college basketball game in Charleston, S.C., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. College of Charleston approved a new five-year, $5.5 million contract for men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey. The school's Board of Trustees voted for the deal Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 which will pay Kelsey $1.1 million per season through 2027-28. (AP Photo/Mic Smith, File)
Charleston approves 5-year, $5.5 million deal for Kelsey

Feb. 28, 2023 09:29 PM EST

Duke coach Kara Lawson directs the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Duke women's coach Lawson says men's ball used vs. FSU

By Doug Feinberg Feb. 02, 2023 11:48 PM EST

Charleston forward Ante Brzovic, left, drives to the basket between two Hofstra defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Estrada, Hofstra end No. 18 Charleston's 20-game win streak

Jan. 28, 2023 07:28 PM EST

College of Charleston's Ben Burnham (25) dribbles the ball against the defense of William & Mary's Noah Collier (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charleston, S.C., Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
William & Mary Tribe at Charleston Cougars 1/16/2023

Jan. 16, 2023 06:34 PM EST

Houston's Marcus Sasser (0) celebrates with Jamal Shead (1) after making a basket while being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the South Florida Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Houston. Houston won 83-77. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston, KU stay atop Top 25 while FAU enters for 1st time

By Dave Skretta Jan. 16, 2023 12:05 PM EST

College of Charleston fans cheer for their team before an NCAA college basketball game against Elon in Charleston, S.C., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Bolon hits 6 3s, No. 22 Charleston tops Elon for 17th in row

Jan. 14, 2023 08:35 PM EST

College of Charleston's Ben Burnham (25) dunks after a missed shot over Delaware's Ray Christian (5) late in the second half that helped secure Charleston's 75-64 victory during a NCAA college basketball game in Charleston, S.C., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Burnham's boost helps No. 23 Charleston to 15th straight win

Jan. 07, 2023 08:58 PM EST

FILE - College of Charleston head coach Pat Kelsey, center, celebrates with students after defeating Virginia Tech in an upset victory of an NCAA college basketball game during the championship of the Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. No. 23 Charleston moved into the rankings for the first time in 20 years.(AP Photo/Mic Smith, File)
Purdue at No. 1, Charleston ranked for 1st time in 20 years

By John Marshall Jan. 02, 2023 12:03 PM EST

Maryland guard Jahmir Young (1) drives to the basket against Illinois guard Jayden Epps (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 13 Maryland off to fast start with marquee games ahead

By Aaron Beard Dec. 06, 2022 05:59 AM EST

Robinson's jumper lifts Charleston over Virginia Tech 77-75

Nov. 20, 2022 06:13 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Pat Robinson III sank a jumper with 3 seconds remaining to send Charleston to a 77-75 victory over Virginia Tech in the championship game of...

Penn State's Caleb Dorsey, center, grabs a rebound ahead of Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C., Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Virginia Tech advances to Charleston Classic title game

Nov. 18, 2022 03:28 PM EST

Colorado St. tops South Carolina 85-53 at Charleston Classic

Nov. 17, 2022 07:17 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — James Moors scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and Colorado State beat South Carolina 85-53 on Thursday in the...

Virginia Tech wins its opener in Charleston Classic

Nov. 17, 2022 04:27 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Sean Pedulla scored 18 points with seven assists and Virginia Tech held off Old Dominion 75-71 on Thursday in the first round of the...

Scott leads Charleston in overtime, beats Richmond, 92-90

Nov. 14, 2022 10:59 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Jaylon Scott converted a three-point play with 17 seconds left in overtime to lift Charleston to a 92-90 win over Richmond on Monday night. ...

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) and fans celebrate after he slam-dunked over College of Charleston guard Ryan Larson (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Bacot, Love help No. 1 UNC top College of Charleston

By Aaron Beard Nov. 11, 2022 09:26 PM EST

College of Charleston head coach Pat Kelsey yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Charleston Cougars at North Carolina Tar Heels 11/11/2022

Nov. 11, 2022 07:54 PM EST

Smith scores 24 to lead Charleston past Chattanooga 85-78

Nov. 08, 2022 12:52 AM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Reyne Smith had 24 points in Charleston's season-opening 85-78 victory against Chattanooga on Monday night. Smith was 7-of-13...

Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry speaks to a referee during a timeout in the team's NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota in the Big Ten men's basketball tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Noah Riffe/Centre Daily Times via AP)
Pickett leads Penn State past Minnesota in Big Ten tourney

Mar. 09, 2022 11:06 PM EST