Benedict To Host South Carolina State In 2014 Season Opener

COLUMBIA, South Carolina  -- Benedict College will host South Carolina State University at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium in their football rivalry on August 30, Benedict Athletic Director Willie Washington announced Tuesday.

Benedict received confirmation from the NCAA granting a waiver to allow the Tigers to open the 2014 season on Aug. 30, five days prior to the official start of competition for Division II schools.

The two football-playing HBCU colleges in South Carolina played last year in the University of South Carolina's Williams-Brice Stadium before an announced crowd of 15,037.

Benedict and S.C. State last met in Charlie W. Johnson Stadium in 2010 before an overflow crowd of 13,349.

Benedict and South Carolina State have met 52 times since their first meeting in 1927. The Bulldogs lead the all-time series 27-10-15. Benedict's last win in the series came in 1961, a 6-0 victory.

Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. For ticket information, contact the Benedict College ticket office at 803-705-4501.

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