The state of South Carolina says it will not renew the contract for male basketball coach Murray Garvin.
Garvin has been at the Orangeburg school for 11 years, the last nine as a head coach, with a record of 88-166, including a 50-75 mark at the Middle East Athletic Conference. His 2015-16 team was 19-15 overall and 12-4 at MEAC.
This season, the Bulldogs had 1-17 overall and 1-7 in the MEAC.
“We appreciate the years of service that Coach Garvin has given to Bulldog basketball,” said athletics director Stacy Danley. “The dedication to his student-athletes was admirable. I wish Coach Garvin all the best in his future endeavors.”
SC State will search the country immediately for a new coach, Danley said.
“I want to take this moment to thank all the people who played a role in our journey,” Garvin posted on Twitter. “I thank the former students, students, colleagues, fans and, most importantly, my ex and current players and coaching staff.
“This has been a special moment in my life and I will be forever grateful for the opportunity.”
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