HAMPTON, VA—The South Carolina State Bulldogs look to knock off top-ranked Hampton Monday (Jan.25) in a pivotal Mid-Eastern Athletic showdown at the HU Convocation Center. Tipoff is 7 p.m., immediately following the women's game at 5 p.m.
 
Bulldog fans can also follow along with the live stats: Click link here http://www.sidearmstats.com/hampton/mbball/
 
For live video feed that also carries the radio broadcast: Click link here http://media.hamptonu.edu/piratetv/
 
LAST TIME OUT: The Bulldogs (10-11, 5-2 MEAC) suffered their first loss of the year after a tough 87-74 loss to Norfolk State on Saturday (Jan.23) at the Echols Hall. Junior guard Eric Eaves led the Bulldogs with a game-high 21 points. Senior forward/center Darryl Palmer recorded his second double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

THE SERIES: Hampton holds a 20-18 lead over South Carolina State since the Pirates moved to Division I in 1995. The last time the two teams met the Bulldogs defeated the Pirates 65-56 in Orangeburg, SC. Prior to last season, Hampton had won four straight meetings between the two teams, and the Pirates are 10-6 against the Bulldogs at home.
 
The Matchup
SC State Bulldogs
Despite, the tough loss at Norfolk State the Bulldogs remain one of the biggest surprises of the conference race this season, with a 5-2 league record and 10-11 overall mark. Junior guard Eric Eaves and sophomore Ed Stephens have done plenty of damage, tallying 16.3 and 14.5 points per game, respectively. Gabriel McCray also scores in double figures at 11.5, while three other players score at least 7 points per contest. SC State has also done well with the ball, averaging just 11.5 turnovers per game, best in the league by almost a full turnover.
 
HAMPTON PIRATES
The Pirates (11-7 overall, 7-0 MEAC) are the top-ranked team in the conference and last year's tournament MEAC Champion. Hampton has won seven-straight league games and remains unbeaten. The Pirates have three players in double-figures with All-MEAC performer Quinton Chievous leading the way with 17.5 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. Reginald Johnson is second with 17.1 ppg, while Brian Darden is adds 14.6 points per contest.
 
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