ORANGEBURG, SC—Six different Bulldogs scored in double figures, but it wasn't enough as South Carolina State fell short, 88-81, at home to Samford in non-conference play Thursday (Dec. 5) inside Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.

South Carolina State falls to 4-6 overall, while Samford improves to 8-2 on the season.

Wilson Dubinsky led the way with a team-high 15 points, connecting 3-of-5 from behind the three-point arch. Senior forward Davion Everett added 12 points and five rebounds in the loss.

Despite the loss, the Bulldogs led in several categories including points in the paint (36-30), second chance points (13-10), bench points (40-27) and rebounds (31-23).

Colin McKenzie and Michael Teal each contributed 11 each respectively, while Drayton Jones and Caleb McCarty added 10 points each as well on the day.

NEXT UP:  South Carolina State will host Charleston Southern on Monday (Dec. 9) in non-conference play inside Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. Tipoff is 7 pm.

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