DAYTONA BEACH, Fla, ---Senior All-MEAC forward Damani Applewhite tossed in a team-high 17 points and seven rebounds, while the Bulldogs suffered a heartbreaking loss to Bethune-Cookman 69-65 Saturday (Feb. 22^nd) at Moore Gymnasium.

Senior forward Ozante Fields chipped in 13 points and nine rebounds, while Ian Kinard added eight points and four rebounds in the loss

The game was deadlocked majority of the way with six lead changes and three ties.

Bethune-Cookman was led by All-MEAC performer Cletrell Pope with 14 points and 15 rebounds in the win.

South Carolina State falls to 11-14 overall, 6-7 in the MEAC, while the Wildcats improved to 14-13 overall, 8-5 in the league.

Next up South Carolina State returns to action on Monday (Feb.24^th) in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference showdown with Florida A&M in an 8 p.m. start., Immediately following the women's contest.

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Get your tickets now for the 2020 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Basketball Tournament held March 9^th -14^th in Norfolk, VA at the Scope Arena. To purchase ticket, call the South Carolina State Ticket Office at (803) 536-8579.