ORANGEBURG, SC—The South Carolina State men's basketball team had four players post double figures as the Bulldogs cruised to an 103-79 victory over Wilberforce (Ohio) Monday (Nov. 18^th) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.

"Tonight, was a good win for our guys. One of our goals this year is to win all of our home games and so far, so good," said head coach Murray Garvin. "We were able to play all of our guys and our bench play was solid."
 
Senior guard Zach Sellers finished with a team-high 15 points and four rebounds while junior guard Tariq Simmonds added 13. Senior forward Damani Applewhite added 12 along with Trushaun Moorer in the win.
 
Senior's Tashombe Riley and Jahmari Etienne chipped in nine each, while Ozante Fields grabbed a team-high six rebounds and eight points.
 
Both teams shot well from behind the 3-point arch nailing 52.2%, while SC State totally dominated from the field (64.9%) and free-throw line (81%).
Garvin noted, "The competition will be much stronger as we continue on through the season. We will enjoy the win and start preparation for Vanderbilt Tuesday".
 
South Carolina State return to action when they resume play in the Vanderbilt Invitational against host Vanderbilt Tuesday (Nov. 22^nd) in an 8 p.m. start in Nashville, TN.