Athletics
CSU Baseball’s Cody Smith drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates
It was a phone call that was hoped for, but unknown if it would come as Cody Smith was coaching in the North Charleston dugout on Thursday evening. The recently graduated right-handed pitcher had been checking updates throughout the day to keep up with the latest on the MLB Draft. However, as game time approached, he […]
| READ MORE: CSU Baseball’s Cody Smith drafted by Pittsburgh PiratesAlumnus donates $500,000 to baseball program
Charleston Southern University has received one of the largest donations in the school’s athletic history from one of its own. Roger Nielsen, a 1974 Baptist College at Charleston graduate and former Buccaneer catcher, committed $500,000 to the baseball program this week. The playing surface at CSU Ballpark will be named Nielsen Field to honor the […]
| READ MORE: Alumnus donates $500,000 to baseball programTekac and Singleton among award recipients at inaugural CHARLEYS awards
Charleston Southern junior place kicker Tyler Tekac and former CSU baseball star Chris Singleton were among those recognized last night at The Post and Courier’s inaugural CHARLEYS awards held at the Charleston Gaillard. Tekac received the Mr. Clutch Award courtesy of his timely kicking prowess in clutch situations for the CSU football team this past […]
| READ MORE: Tekac and Singleton among award recipients at inaugural CHARLEYS awardsAthletic Training Program continues accreditation
Charleston Southern University’s Athletic Training Program recently received notification that the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) has granted it continuing accreditation for the maximum 10 years. Brian Smith, director of the athletic training program, said, “The CAATE continuing accreditation demonstrates that our program is compliant with all 109 standards and demonstrates to […]
| READ MORE: Athletic Training Program continues accreditationHank Small announces retirement as CSU Athletic Director
Charleston Southern Athletic Director Hank Small announced Thursday morning that he will retire effective April 1, following 17 years as the head of the CSU Athletic Department. A nationwide search will commence to find the next CSU Athletic Director. Luke Blackmon, Vice President for Business Affairs and Athletics, will serve as the Interim A.D. beginning […]
| READ MORE: Hank Small announces retirement as CSU Athletic DirectorCSU announces 26th Annual Buc Club Golf Tournament
The Charleston Southern Athletic Department will host its 26th Annual Buc Club Golf Tournament on Monday, May 7, at The Links Course at Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms, S.C. All proceeds from the event go to fund athletic scholarships at Charleston Southern University. The cost of the tournament is $200 per player and […]
| READ MORE: CSU announces 26th Annual Buc Club Golf TournamentAthletic Training students win quiz bowl
Charleston Southern University Athletic Training Program students won the 2018 South Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association Quiz Bowl on Feb. 16. The CSU team competed against other South Carolina professional athletic training programs, including the University of South Carolina, Winthrop University and Erskine College. The Quiz Bowl team consisted of four third-year undergraduate athletic training students: […]
| READ MORE: Athletic Training students win quiz bowlCSU dedicates Singleton Baseball Complex
Charleston Southern University dedicated the Singleton Baseball Complex on Monday, February 5. The complex includes a two-story 3,500-square-foot building, a memorial plaza, and a stadium courtyard. The first floor of the complex houses a locker room, training room and the Sharonda Coleman-Singleton Enrichment Center. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, mother of former CSU baseball player, Chris Singleton, was […]
| READ MORE: CSU dedicates Singleton Baseball ComplexSingleton Complex rounding third, headed for home
During the past two weeks, activity has increased daily outside the soon-to-be completed Singleton Baseball Complex. The “Love is Stronger” memorial plaza is starting to take shape as all nine of the Palmetto trees are now planted to pay tribute to the nine lives lost in the Emanuel AME shooting. Physical plant facilities director, Nick Cimorelli, says all […]
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