ORANGEBURG, South Carolina -- Senior kicker Tyler Scandrett connected on four fields goals as South Carolina cruised to a 41-0 shutout over Johnson C. Smith Saturday (Sept. 16th) at Oliver. C. Dawson Stadium."We got a win, a shutout, but we still got work to do on offense. We are not consistent enough and we need to figure how to make more big plays," said head coach Buddy Pough. "Even when we are doing well, these are some concerns."
The Bulldogs (1-1) jumped out to an early 7-0 lead on a 10-yard run by senior running back Trey Samuel at the 11:45 mark in the first quarter. Scandrett connected on his first field goal on a 39-yarder with 8:35 remaining in the first.
A costly error by JCSU (0-3) led to a 17-yard interception return for a touchdown by senior defensive end Bruce Johnson to push the Bulldogs lead to 16-0. Scandrett put SC State back on the board for the only score in the second quarter in a 31-yard field goal with 0:20 seconds remaining to close out the first-half.
Redshirt freshman running back Datron James score is first collegiate rushing touchdown on a 1-yard punch at the 9:36 mark in the third. Scandrett answered once again on a pair of field goals from 32-yard and 27-yards to push the lead 32-0 midway through the fourth quarter.
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The Bulldog defense showed up once with a Cornelius Walker blocked punt for safety with 7:27 remaining in intermission. South Carolina State would hold on to post a 41-0 shutout over Johnson C. Smith.
"Today's performance on offense was mixed. NC Central is a much better team than we faced today," said Pough. So next week (Thursday night), we have our work cut out for us."
South Carolina State returns to action on a national stage against the defending MEAC Champion Eagles of NC Central in a battle of the titans in both teams league opener on ESPN2. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in Durhman, NC.
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