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Miami Herald
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
All MEAC player announces transfer location
South Carolina State standout forward and All MEAC performer Drayton Jones has entered the transfer portal and will continue his collegiate basketball career at Butler University. Jones shared the news with the Athletic on Tuesday and was reported on social media. Jones, a 6-foot-11 sophomore from Houston, Texas, was a dominant presence for the Bulldogs during the 2024–25 season. He averaged 12.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game while shooting 56.4% from the field. Known for his physicality and touch around the basket, Jones quickly emerged as one of the top frontcourt players in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). The South Carolina State Bulldogs concluded the 2024–25 men's basketball season with a 20–13 overall record and an 11–3 mark in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play, earning a share of the MEAC regular-season title. Under third-year head coach Erik Martin, the Bulldogs demonstrated significant improvement, highlighted by a seven-game winning streak to close the regular season. In the MEAC tournament, South Carolina State secured victories over Coppin State and North Carolina Central before narrowly falling to top-seeded Norfolk State in the championship game. The team's offensive prowess was evident, averaging nearly 80 points per game, ranking 49th nationally. His most memorable performance came in December when he erupted for 34 points, eight rebounds and six blocks in a win over Charleston Southern. Jones was later named HBCU National Player of the Week by BOXTOROW in early March after leading S.C. State to back-to-back conference wins, including a crucial upset over then-MEAC leader Norfolk State. Jones becomes the latest Bulldog to move to a high-major program via the transfer portal, highlighting the talent and development coming out of Orangeburg. He is expected to provide Butler with immediate help in the frontcourt as the Big East program looks to build momentum heading into next season. The post All MEAC player announces transfer location appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
USA Today
06-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. North Carolina Central Eagles: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. North Carolina Central Eagles: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | March 6 The South Carolina State Bulldogs (17-12, 10-3 MEAC) will attempt to continue an eight-game winning run when hosting the North Carolina Central Eagles (13-17, 6-7 MEAC) on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. This matchup is at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. South Carolina State was a winner at home over Howard, 79-69, in its most recent game. Its top performers were Davion Everett (19 PTS, 60 FG%) and Drayton Jones (15 PTS, 12 REB, 4 BLK, 33.33 FG%). North Carolina Central defeated Norfolk State 91-87 at home last time out, and were led by Keishon Porter (24 PTS, 3 STL, 53.33 FG%, 2-7 from 3PT) and Po'Boigh King (18 PTS, 53.85 FG%, 2-8 from 3PT). Ahead of this matchup, here is everything you need to get ready for Thursday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll South Carolina State vs. North Carolina Central: How to watch on TV or live stream Game day: Thursday, March 6, 2025 Thursday, March 6, 2025 Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET 7:30 p.m. ET Location: Orangeburg, South Carolina Orangeburg, South Carolina Arena: Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center TV Channel: ESPN+ ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ - Watch NOW Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Bulldogs vs. Eagles odds and spread Spread Favorite: Bulldogs (-9.5) Bulldogs (-9.5) Moneyline: South Carolina State (-495), North Carolina Central (+367) South Carolina State (-495), North Carolina Central (+367) Total: 149.5 points College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 9:35 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch college basketball on ESPN+!
USA Today
25-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Norfolk State at South Carolina State odds, tips and betting trends
The South Carolina State Bulldogs (15-12, 8-3 MEAC) will attempt to continue a six-game winning streak when they host the Norfolk State Spartans (20-8, 10-1 MEAC) at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The Spartans have won eight games in a row. In this article, we breakdown the South Carolina State vs. Norfolk State odds and lines around this contest. No line is set yet for the Bulldogs vs. Spartans game. South Carolina State is 15-8-1 against the spread this season compared to Norfolk State's 16-9-0 ATS record. The Bulldogs are 14-10-0 and the Spartans are 12-13-0 in terms of hitting the over. South Carolina State has a 6-3-1 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over the last 10 games. Norfolk State has gone 5-5 against the spread and 9-1 overall in its last 10 games. Prepare for this matchup with everything you need to know before Saturday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll South Carolina State vs. Norfolk State prediction Norfolk State 74, South Carolina State 73 Against the spread South Carolina State has put together a 15-8-1 record against the spread this season. Norfolk State has compiled a 16-9-0 ATS record so far this year. The 79.5 points per game the Bulldogs put up are 11.5 more points than the Spartans give up (68.0). South Carolina State has a 12-3-1 record against the spread and a 15-4 record overall when scoring more than 68.0 points. When Norfolk State gives up fewer than 79.5 points, it is 13-7 against the spread and 19-4 overall. The Spartans put up an average of 77.5 points per game, 7.1 more points than the 70.4 the Bulldogs give up. When it scores more than 70.4 points, Norfolk State is 12-5 against the spread and 17-3 overall. South Carolina State is 12-5-1 against the spread and 14-7 overall when it gives up fewer than 77.5 points. Players to watch South Carolina State Drayton Jones posts 13.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game — both team highs. He is also averaging 1.6 assists, shooting 58.5% from the field. Omar Croskey averages 11.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. At the other end, he delivers 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Davion Everett is posting 9.7 points, 1.1 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest. Norfolk State Brian Moore Jr. is No. 1 on the Spartans in scoring (18.4 points per game), and produces 3.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Jalen Myers is posting a team-best 5.7 rebounds per game. And he is contributing 10.6 points and 1.0 assists, making 51.7% of his shots from the field. Christian Ings tops the Spartans in assists (3.2 per game), and averages 11.7 points and 1.8 rebounds. He also posts 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Watch South Carolina State vs. Norfolk State on ESPN+! Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Sportsbook Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
22-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Delaware State Hornets vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch Delaware State Hornets vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | February 22 The Delaware State Hornets (13-11, 5-4 MEAC) will attempt to build on a three-game home winning run when squaring off against the South Carolina State Bulldogs (13-12, 6-3 MEAC) on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Memorial Hall Gym, airing at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+. South Carolina State beat Coppin State 87-57 at home in its last game. Its top performers were Davion Everett (23 PTS, 2 STL, 84.62 FG%) and Drayton Jones (19 PTS, 2 BLK, 75 FG%). In its most recent game, Delaware State lost to Norfolk State, 96-84, on the road. Its top performers were Kaseem Watson (19 PTS, 64.29 FG%) and Robert Smith (18 PTS, 3 STL, 35 FG%, 3-8 from 3PT). Get ready for this matchup with what you need to know before Saturday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Delaware State vs. South Carolina State: How to watch on TV or live stream Game day: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Saturday, February 22, 2025 Game time: 4:00 PM ET 4:00 PM ET Location: Dover, Delaware Dover, Delaware Arena: Memorial Hall Gym Memorial Hall Gym TV Channel: ESPN+ ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ - Watch NOW Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Bulldogs vs. Hornets odds and spread Spread Favorite: Bulldogs (-2.5) Bulldogs (-2.5) Moneyline: South Carolina State (-149), Delaware State (+124) South Carolina State (-149), Delaware State (+124) Total: 150.5 points College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 3:36 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch college basketball on ESPN+!
USA Today
13-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
South Carolina State vs. Coppin State men's basketball tickets still available for Monday, February 17
Monday's MEAC schedule includes the South Carolina State Bulldogs (11-12, 4-3 MEAC) facing the Coppin State Eagles (4-18, 2-5 MEAC) at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. Buy tickets for South Carolina State vs. Coppin State Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub South Carolina State vs. Coppin State game information Date: Monday, February 17, 2025 Monday, February 17, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM ET 7:30 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: Orangeburg, South Carolina Orangeburg, South Carolina Venue: Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! South Carolina State leaders So far this season, Drayton Jones posts 12.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 58.0% from the field. Offensively, Davion Everett averages 9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. At the other end, he delivers 1.0 steal and 0.3 blocked shots. Omar Croskey has put up 11 points per game. On a per-game basis, Mitchel Taylor averages 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists, shooting 43.3% from the floor. Wilson Dubinsky is averaging 7.4 points, 1.0 assists and 2.6 rebounds per contest this season. Coppin State leaders On the hardwood, Toby Nnadozie is averaging 12.1 points and 2.4 steals per game. Julius Ellerbe averages 10.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. On the defense, he puts up 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Jonathan Dunn posts 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game, shooting 47.6% from the floor this season. From an offensive standpoint, Peter Oduro is putting up 8.6 points, 0.6 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game. So far this season, Camaren Sparrrow puts up 5.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 35.8% from the field. South Carolina State vs. Coppin State stats breakdown The Bulldogs are making 46.5% of their shots from the field, 2.8% lower than the Eagles allow to opponents (49.3%). South Carolina State is 4-2 against the spread and 7-2 overall when shooting higher than 49.3% from the field. The Eagles shoot 38.5% from the field, 6.0% lower than the Bulldogs concede. Coppin State is 1-4 against the spread and 2-3 overall when shooting higher than 44.5% from the field. The Bulldogs average 31.7 rebounds, better than the Eagles by 4.6 boards per game. The Eagles are 353rd in rebounding in the country, and the Bulldogs are 203rd. The Bulldogs average only 0.9 more points than the Eagles give up (77.1). The Eagles score 10.1 fewer points per game (60.6) than the Bulldogs allow (70.7). Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
