S.C. State Bulldogs Post 30-19 Victory Over Delaware State

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina — Redshirt sophomore quarterback Tyrece Nick rushed for a game-high 19 carries for 130 yards and touchdown, while throwing 8-of-23 for 133-yards to lead South Carolina State to an ,30-19, victory over Delaware State Saturday (Oct. 20th) at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field.

"It was a good win for us," said head coach Buddy Pough. "I am glad the "Homecoming" fans were pleased and we were able to pull out the victory for our fans."

The Bulldogs improve to 2-5 overall, 2-2 in the MEAC, while the Hornets fall to 0-7 overall, 0-4 in the league.

Sophomore running back Datron James had a solid day rushing with 12 carries for 88-yards, while senior wide receiver Jermaine Baxley led the receiving corps with two (2) catches for 59-yards. Freshman defensive back Scott Robinson spearheaded the defense with seven (7) tackles and an interception.

Both teams got off to a slow start on offense with, redshirt freshman Farrika Grier putting South Carolina State out ahead early with back-to-back touchdown runs of 5-yards and 1 for an 13-0 lead at the 11:23 mark in the third quarter.

DSU responded on a 4-yard score from J. Daniels. Daniels finished throwing 18-of-36 for 217-yards and two touchdowns on the day. Nick scored his second touchdown on the day on a 13-yard scamper to close out quarter and give the Bulldogs a 20-7 advantage heading into the fourth.

Freshman kicker Dillon Bredesen opened up the drive connecting on a 39-yard field goal at the 13:32 mark. The Hornets offense came to life scoring two late touchdowns down the stretch to keep the charge going DSU.

Sophomore defensive back Zafir Kelly 72-yard interception for a touchdown sealed the victory for the Bulldogs, giving them their first home win of the season in front a "Homecoming" crowd of almost 15,000 screaming loyal Bulldog fans.

ATTENDANCE: 14,477

"We got things going late in the game," said Pough. "I was really glad the weather held up for us despite the heavy rain showers , so we was able to play the game and most of our fans remained around to watch us pull out a much needed win."

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South Carolina State returns to action on next week when they travel to the nation's capital to face the Bison of Howard University in a pivotal Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) showdown beginning at 1:30 p.m.

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