Box Score BRONX, NY---The South Carolina State Bulldogs dropped a tough, 74-54, loss to host Fordham Rams, Wednesday (Dec.31)at Rose Hill Gym in Bronx, N.Y.

South Carolina State falls to 4-11 overall, while Fordham improves to 5-6. The Rams were led by freshman forward Chris Sengfelder with a game-high 22 points and seven rebounds. Junior forward Ryan Rhoomes controlled the boards with a game-high 11 rebounds and eight points.

The Bulldogs were led by sophomore guard Karon Wright with a team-high 22 points on the day. Fordham outrebounded South Carolina State 44-23, while shooting 81.3% (13-0f-16) from the charity stripe.

Freshman guard Edward Stephens and junior forward Darryl Palmer each chipped in seven points on the day. Stephens also added five assists in the losing effort.

State will return to action on Saturday (Jan. 3) against Eastern Kentucky in 7 p.m. tipoff at McBrayer Arena in Richmond, KY. The game was originally scheduled to tipoff at 2 p.m.

For more information on South Carolina State University basketball, please call the Office of Athletic Media Relations at (803) 536-7060, or visit the official Bulldogs website at www.scsuathletics.com

GAME NOTES: IN THE PAINT: SC State 22, Fordham 42;TURNOVERS: SC State 24, Fordham 12; 2^ND CHANCE POINTS: SC State 10, Fordham 12; FAST BREAK; SC State 10, Fordham 8; BENCH: SC State 34, Fordham 12