| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORF | 43 | 45 | 88 |
| SCST | 48 | 43 | 91 |
Jones' 20 help South Carolina State defeat Norfolk State 91-88
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- — Drayton Jones' 20 points helped South Carolina State defeat league-leading Norfolk State 91-88 on Saturday.
Jones had eight rebounds for the Bulldogs (16-12, 9-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Davion Everett added 19 points while going 7 of 11 and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line and also had 10 rebounds and five assists. Mitchel Taylor shot 6 for 10, including 6 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 18 points. It was the seventh straight victory for the Bulldogs.
Brian Moore Jr. finished with 27 points for the Spartans (20-9, 10-2). Norfolk State also got 16 points, six assists and two steals from Christian Ings. Kuluel Mading also had 12 points. The loss ended an eight-game winning streak for the Spartans.
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Both teams play on Monday. South Carolina State hosts Howard and Norfolk State travels to play North Carolina Central.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Freddie Williams
- Keith Bennett
- Jordan Conley
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| South Carolina State | 11-3 | - | 20-13 |
| Delaware State | 8-6 | 3 | 16-14 |
| Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 14-18 |
| Howard | 7-7 | 4 | 12-20 |
| North Carolina Central | 6-8 | 5 | 14-19 |
| Coppin State | 4-10 | 7 | 6-24 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 2-12 | 9 | 6-25 |
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