ORANGEBURG, SC—The South Carolina State men's and women's basketball team head north for a two-game Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) road swing beginning in Princess Anne, MD versus Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday at the Hytche Arena Center.
Tipoff for the women's contest is 2 p.m., followed by the men in a 4 p.m. start.
The Bulldogs will look to rebound after a tough 88-92 road loss to Savannah State on last week. Junior forward
Ozante Fields returned from injury to lead the way with 16 points. Meanwhile, UMES dropped a 57-72 decision to Howard in their last outing. Tyler Jones paced the Hawks with 17 in the loss.
On the women's side, the Lady Bulldogs (10-10 overall, 3-3 MEAC) posted an impressive 71-60 win over SSU on the road. Junior forward
Taylor Brown powered SC State with 18 points and 9 rebounds in the win. UMES (11-10 overall, 7-1) one of the hottest teams in the league is looking to seek their fifth-straight league win over the Lady Bulldogs. In their last contest the Lady Hawks knocked off Howard 80-73. Ra'Jean Martin added 22 points and Ciani Byrom chipped in 17 in the win.
All-MEAC Preseason selection
Damani Applewhite ranks among the top three performers in the league tossing in 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds, while junior forward
Taylor Browns is the leader for the Lady Bulldogs at 14.0 points and 8.9 rebounds per outing.
South Carolina State returns to action on Monday (Feb. 4
th) when both teams take on Delaware State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) doubleheader in Dover, DE. Tipoff for the women's contest is 5:30 p.m., followed by the men in a 7:30 p.m. start.
