S.C. State defeats Jacksonville 81-74

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina -- The Bulldogs had six players in double figures, with senior forwardDarryl Palmer leading the way recording his first double-double of the season with 13 points and a game-high 10 rebounds to lead SC State to an 81-74 victory over Jacksonville Saturday,

"I couldn't be happier with my guys on getting this win," said SC State head coach Murray Garvin. "I have to give credit to my assistant coaches and managers for getting these guys ready it was a total team effort."

South Carolina State improves to 5-5 overall, 1-1 MEAC, while Jacksonville falls to 4-6 on the season.

The Bulldogs totally dominated on the boards, out-rebounding the Dolphins 47-33, while shooting almost 80% (19-of-24) from the charity stripe. The Bulldogs bench outscored JU 26-15 and led the way in second chance points 16-4.

Sophomore guard Ed Stephens scored a team-high 14 points, while teammates seniorGabriel McCray and Eric Eaves (seven (7) rebounds) each had 13 points. Sophomore forward Tashombe Riley had a solid performance with 12 points and seven rebounds.

Redshirt senior forward Luka Radvoic finished with 10 points and six rebounds, while sophomore point guard Ty Soloman dished out a game-high nine (9) assist and six (6) points.

South Carolina State returns to action on a three-game road swing beginning with Duquesne University (12/6) in Pittsburg, PA at 7 p.m., followed by St. Bonaventure (12/19) in Olean, NY at 2 p.m. and then East Carolina (12/22) in Greenville, NC in a 7 p.m. start.
 
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