ORANGEBURG, SC—Senior quarterback Ryan Stubblefield threw 21-of-35 for a team-high 286-yards and a touchdown to lead the South Carolina State Bulldogs to a thrilling 55-41 non-conference win over visiting Bethune-Cookman Saturday (Sept.13) night inside Oliver C. Dawson Stadium on Willie Jeffries Field.

The Bulldogs improve to 2-1 overall, while the Wildcats fall to 0-3 on the season.

Mason Pickett-Hicks led the rushing attack with four (4) carries for 87-yards, while Tyler Smith added 11 rushes for 53-yards each with a score respectively.

Jordan Smith was the leader for the receiving corps with nine (9) catches for 87-yards and a score.

Roderick Kelly spearheaded the Bulldog defense with 10 tackles (5) solo and Tyler Jones chipped in six (6). Special teams were led by Nico Cavanillas Alti with a perfect 7-of-7 PATS along with nailing a pair of field goals of 44 and 41-yards in the win.

NEXT UP: South Carolina State will hit the road to take on FBS opponent South Florida Saturday (Sept. 20) in Tampa, Florida. Kickoff is set for 12 noon.

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