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South Carolina colleges to participate in outdoor basketball event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:26 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

South Carolina colleges to participate in outdoor basketball event

Summary

The College of Charleston, The Citadel, and South Carolina will open their 2026-2027 basketball season with an outdoor triple header exhibition at Credit One Stadium in Charleston on September 27. TheLinkU Invitational will also feature the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University. The schedule includes two men's games and concludes with a women's matchup, along with a pre-event 'Chalk Talk' featuring coaches and players. This event marks the first outdoor live basketball event at Credit One Stadium.

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Key Details

•Event scheduled for September 27 at Credit One Stadium.
•Features College of Charleston, The Citadel, South Carolina, Virginia, and Vanderbilt.
•Includes two men's games and one women's matchup.
•Pre-event 'Chalk Talk' includes a meet-and-greet with players.
•Inaugural outdoor live basketball event at Credit One Stadium.

Latest Updates

4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Three South Carolina colleges headline LinkU event in Charleston

What they're saying

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – College of Charleston, The Citadel, and South Carolina will tip off their 2026-2027 basketball season with an outdoor triple header exhibition at Credit One Stadium. On September 27th, TheLinkU Invitational will feature three South Carolina schools, along with the University of Virginia, and Vanderbilt University. The event will feature two men’s […]
— Yahoo Sports

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