ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State pulled off an impressive victory over first-place Norfolk State with the help of Drayton Jones, who contributed significantly by scoring 20 points. The final score was 91-88 in this closely contested game on Saturday. The Bulldogs, now holding a record of 16-12 and 9-3 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, benefited not only from Jones’ performance but also his eight rebounds.
Supporting Jones was Davion Everett, who showcased his skills with 19 points. Everett was efficient from the floor, hitting 7 of his 11 attempts and going 5 of 8 from the free-throw line. Additionally, he contributed to the team’s success with 10 rebounds and five assists. Mitchel Taylor also made a significant impact, particularly with his accuracy from beyond the arc. Taylor made 6 out of his 7 three-point attempts, rounding out the game with 18 points. This win marks the seventh consecutive victory for the Bulldogs, continuing their strong performance in the league.
On the opposing side, Norfolk State saw a standout performance by Brian Moore Jr., who concluded the game with an impressive 27 points. Despite the loss, the Spartans, with a record of 20-9 and 10-2 in the conference, received notable contributions from Christian Ings and Kuluel Mading, who scored 16 and 12 points respectively. Ings also added six assists and two steals, demonstrating his versatile play. Unfortunately for the Spartans, this defeat ended their impressive eight-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, both teams have games scheduled for Monday. South Carolina State is set to host Howard, while Norfolk State will travel to face North Carolina Central. These upcoming matchups promise to be competitive as each team continues to battle within the conference.
