ORANGEBURG, SC---South Carolina State once again fell short in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play in a tough, 27-24, overtime loss to visiting Delaware State Saturday (Nov. 5^th) at Oliver. C. Dawson Stadium\Willie Jeffries Field.

"We fought hard to get back into the game," said head coach Buddy Pough. "At the end we just came up short, which was very disappointing."

South Carolina State playing without several veterans including starting quarterback Corey Fields, defensive end Jeblonski Green, Jr., and punter Dyson Roberts just to name a few, had to rely on the play of newcomers.

Graduate quarterback Tyrece Nick who stepped in for injured Fields, finished throwing 11-of-22 for 182-yards and two touchdowns.  Jordan Smith stepped up strong for the Bulldogs spot finishing the day with four receptions and a 56-yard score, while All-MEAC performer wide receiver Shaquan Davis added three catches for 87-yards and a touchdown.

Linebacker BJ Davis spearheaded the defense with a team-high 13 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss for seven yards. Patrick Godbolt followed with support on the defense line with eight tackles, four tackles for loss, a sack, and an interception in the loss.

Next up SC State returns action on Saturday (Nov.12^th) on the road at Howard in Washington, DC, before returning home to close out the regular season versus Norfolk State on Nov. 19^th  in Orangeburg.

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