BALTIMORE — In an impressive matchup on Saturday night, Drayton Jones contributed significantly to South Carolina State’s 86-72 triumph over Morgan State.
Jones demonstrated his all-around game by scoring 20 points and grabbing six rebounds, helping the Bulldogs secure their first win in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) while improving their overall record to 7-9 and 1-0 in conference play.

Davion Everett also played a pivotal role in the victory, netting 18 points with an efficient shooting display, hitting 6 of 8 from the field and making 6 of 9 from the charity stripe. He complemented his scoring with eight rebounds.
Omar Croskey added to the Bulldogs’ offensive success by contributing 17 points, highlighted by a 6-for-9 shooting performance that included 2-for-4 from beyond the arc and 3-for-4 from the free-throw line.

For Morgan State, Kameron Hobbs stood out, leading the Bears with 22 points and contributing two steals. The Bears, whose record now stands at 6-11 and 0-1 in the MEAC, also saw solid performances from Daniel Akitoby and Will Thomas, who scored 12 and 11 points respectively, with Thomas adding four assists to his stat line.

This victory marks a strong start for South Carolina State in the conference, illustrating their potential as they look to continue building momentum in the upcoming games.