ORANGEBURG, SC—Jayah Hicks tossed in a game-high 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead South Carolina State to an 64-52 win over visiting Delaware State Monday (Feb. 21^st) in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference action at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.

Freshman forward Victoria Jordan added 12 points and eight rebounds, while All-MEAC performer Trinity Klock chipped in 11 points and seven boards in the win.

In a key reserve role Nadia Reese finished with six points and seven assist and teammate Mekayla Lumpkin added nine on the day.

South Carolina State led in several categories including second chance points (15-9), bench points (19-5), and rebounds (39-32).

UP Next for SC State
South Carolina State will close out regular season on the road in a three-game road swing, beginning with Norfolk State (Feb.26^th), Howard (Feb.28^th) and NC Central (Mar. 3^rd).

The 2022 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament will be held March 9^th -12^th in Norfolk, VA at the Scope Arena. For more information on how to purchase tickets visit www.meacsports.com
 
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