Courtesy of South Carolina State Athletic Communications


ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University will not renew the contract of Bulldog's men's basketball head coach Murray Garvin, Director of Athletics Stacy Danley announced on Monday. 
 
Garvin spent 11 seasons on the Bulldog's staff, the last nine as head coach, and compiled an overall record of 88-166 as head coach with a 50-75 mark in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play. His best season was his third as head coach in 2015-16 where his team posted a 19-15 overall record and 12-4 mark in league play, finishing second in the regular-season conference standings. 

"We appreciate the years of service Coach Garvin gave to Bulldog basketball," Danley said. "The dedication to his student-athletes was admirable. I wish Coach Garvin all the best in his future endeavors."
 
S.C. State will conduct a nationwide search immediately for a new head coach.