NORFOLK, VA—Corey Fields, Jr. threw for a game-high 21-of-34 for 250-yards and three (3) touchdowns to lead South Carolina State to the outright 2021 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship with an, 31-21, win over Norfolk State Saturday (Nov. 20^th) at Dick Price Stadium.

With the win South Carolina State captures its 18^th league title in school history, and 8^th under the leadership of head coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough, the winningest head football coach in school history.

The Bulldog offense racked up amazing 422-yards total offense, along with sacking All-MEAC performer Juwan Carter five (5) times on the day.

Sophomore wide receiver led the way with nine (9) catches for 141-yards and three (3) touchdowns, while freshman running back Kendrell Flowers controlled the rushing attack with 32 carries for a season-high 172-yards and a touchdown.

BJ Davis spearheaded the defense with a game-high 14 tackles (7 solo), while senior linebacker Chad Gilchrist added 10 and Patrick Godbolt seven (7) in the win.

South Carolina State closes out the regular season with a 6-5 overall, 5-0 MEAC record, while Norfolk State drops to 6-5 overall, 2-3 in the league.

Next up South Carolina State will take on the SWAC Champion in the prestigious Celebration on Dec. 18^th in Atlanta, GA at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in a 12 noon (EST) kick-off.

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