South Carolina State University Settles with Coach, Who Brought Breach of Contract Lawsuit

South Carolina State University has settled a lawsuit initiated by former women’s basketball coach Audra Smith, who alleged that Athletic Director Stacy Danley and the school were liable for breach of contract, defamation as well as negligent hiring and retention. Smith will receive $250,000 from the state’s Insurance Reserve Fund in connection with the litigation, which was initiated in March of 2022 after she was fired a month earlier because she exceeded the amount of scholarships in h