CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel and Charleston Southern announced Wednesday morning that the schools' football teams will establish an official label for the long-standing rivalry between the two Charleston-based programs: The Lowcountry Boil Bowl. The inaugural contest has already been slated for Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Buccaneer Field, kickoff set for 6 p.m. Notably, the annual contest will feature the programs squaring off for a trophy filled to the brim with Lowcountry Boil, reinforcing the victory as both the hardware and seafood feast are presented to the victor following the conclusion of the game.
 
The name for the rivalry draws its roots from the local food specialty people in Charleston gather around regularly to create and share memories. The big one-pot meal was allegedly invented by Richard Gay, owner of a seafood company from a small town called Frogmore. He originally called it "Frogmore Stew" as homage to his hometown, but over the years the dish has become more popularly known as 'Lowcountry Boil' because of the key ingredient, shrimp, which is a principal product of the Lowcountry and Charleston communities.
 
Additionally, the teams will have multiple players complete a service project in conjunction with one another in the weeks leading up to the season-opening clash. Each year that the universities compete against each other, the host school will be tasked with selecting the project as they look to serve the greater Charleston community. Additionally, part of the day's festivities will include a fun competition between members of each of the programs.
 
This season's matchup will mark the 14th official clash between the schools in program history with The Citadel currently leading the rivalry behind a 7-3 record.
 
The Citadel won the opening trio of matchups in the series with the first-ever contest coming on Nov. 21, 2002 ending in a Bulldogs victory via 53-19 mark. The Bucs claimed their first victory on Sept. 9, 2006. Following back-to-back wins in the series from The Citadel in 2007 and 2012, Charleston Southern went on the longest winning streak in series history, taking four-in-a-row between the 2013-2015 seasons under then-head coach Jamey Chadwell. The Bulldogs snapped the streak with victories in 2018 and 2019. Charleston Southern claimed the W in the most recent installment on Sept. 11, 2021 via a final score of 38-21.

Season tickets and renewals for The Citadel's 2024 football season are officially available as of Feb. 5, 2024.

Current season ticket holders will receive additional renewal information via email. Fans will again have the option to renew their season tickets online by clicking HERE. They may also renew their season tickets in person by visiting the Athletics Ticket Office inside McAlister Field House or via phone by calling 843-953-3647. All tickets are digital and will be able to download into your mobile wallet. There is also an option to transfer tickets via your online account through TicketReturn.com.

New season tickets are ON SALE NOW with Mini plans set to become available on July 8. Fans who are purchasing new season tickets for the 2024 season will be able to pick their seat location in early May through early June. Mini-plan seats will be assigned in July.

As per the last three years, season ticket package pricing remains the same. Full season tickets include all six home games, plus a "Bring a Friend" single game ticket voucher. Season ticket holders wishing to use the "Bring a Friend" voucher can do so by calling the ticket office at 843-953-3647 or emailing ticketoffice@citadel.edu. Furthermore, packages are exchangeable for additional tickets to other football games or to any basketball or baseball game in the 2024-2025 Athletic Calendar year.

Important Dates to Remember

• April 13 – Spring Game
• April 15 – Season Ticket Renewal Deadline
• May 1 – Season tickets will be dropped if a renewal has not been received
• July 29 – TCBF and Season Ticket Holder single game presale
• Early August – Parking pick (location TBD)
• Early August – Parking not yet picked up will be mailed
• August 9 – Single game tickets on sale to the public

Please consider joining The Citadel Brigadier Foundation (TCBF) during the online renewal process. Your gift benefits our 350-plus cadet-athletes by generating financial support that provides opportunities for them to succeed in the classroom, on the field and in life. Click HERE to join TCBF today or for more information on football parking and membership benefits, click HERE.
 
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