ORANGEBURG – South Carolina State University will not renew the contract of Bulldog's men's basketball head coach Murray Garvin, athletics director Stacy Danley announced on Monday (March 15^th). 
 
Garvin spent 11 seasons on the Bulldog's staff, the last 9 as head coach, and compiled an overall record of 88-166 as head coach with a 50-75 mark in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference 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 2nd in regular season conference standings. 

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