Box Score ORANGEBURG, SC—The South Carolina State Bulldogs dropped a tough, 76-63, defeat to the Spartans of Norfolk State Saturday (Jan.24) in Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) play at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.

The Bulldogs fall to 6-15 overall, 4-3 in the MEAC, while the Spartans improve to 13-9, 6-1 in the league.

Freshman guard Edward Stephens paced South Carolina State with a team-high 16 points, while sophomore guard Karon Wright added 14.

NSU had four players in double figures with junior guard Jeff Short leading the way with 20 points and seven rebounds.  Senior forward Rashid Gaston posted the games only double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.  D'Shon Taylor and Malik Thomas each tossed in 16 in the win.

Despite the loss, the Bulldogs forced 22 turnovers but only shot 32.8 % (22-of-67) from the field, 22.2 % (6-of-27) from three-point range and 48.1% (13-of-27) from the free-throw line.

SC State returns to action on Monday against the Pirates of Hampton University in a pivotal MEAC doubleheader with the women beginning at 5:30 p.m., and the men following immediately afterwards in a 7:30 p.m. start.
 
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