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South Carolina State Student Courier, Sports Edition

The Bulldogs hold off Hampton, 83-76.

"It looked like they would blow us out early, being down 15 points its a hard thing to swallow but we battled back as a team and we took over the lead and pulled away in the second half. I think this was a game of character and we really rallied together to show we work well as a team." Senior Derrick Davis had to say about his teams winning effort. The Bulldogs struggled most of the game to find a rhythm, the Pirates pressed them hard and early and it made it difficult to push the ball uptempo, and it wore down the Boys in Red. It took a stellar effort from Carrio Bennett and Everett Spencer to bring back SCST to take the lead with only 3 minutes left in the game when Hampton had to pull all their starters due to fatigue. "I think I hit all 4 three pointers late, I will have to check the stat sheet but it felt so good out there. We were all clicking and working together and my shots just seemed to come easy." Bennett finished with 14 points and was 4-4 from three.

Game Stats

Bulldogs

Burton 6 points, 3 assist
Bennett 14 points, 4 assist, 3 rebounds
Spencer 34 points, 1 steal
Carter 4 points, 4 rebounds
Cobb 10 points, 11 rebounds

Bench:

Carn 2 points, 7 rebounds
Flagler 5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assist, 1 steal
Miller-Williams 3 rebounds
Davis 8 points

Pirates

Tunnell 8 points, 7 assist
West 11 points, 4 assist
Woodard 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assist
Freeman 15 points, 11 assist
Lola-Charles 4 points, 8 rebounds

Bench

Simpson 7 points
Harrison 7 points, 2 rebounds
Pehoua 6 points, 4 rebounds


SCST is now 12-6 (4-0) and will take on Howard 6-10 (1-2).

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The Bulldogs beat conference rival Howard 96-71.


"Pretty much a beat down, they kept it close early but we ran away. I think my shooting was on tonight because I felt like I couldn't miss at all" a cocky Everett Spencer told the Courier after beating Howard at home. The Bulldogs shot a season high 53% for the game and made it a rough night on the glass for the Bison as SCST out rebounded them 46-21. Another bit advantage for SCST was the defensive pressure, the boys really turned up the heat in the second half and were able to get a lot of fast break points off steals. "We really run this conference this year, I mean we have struggles against some of the bigger name teams but against a weak conference we will really run the table, I know we can."

Game Stats

Bulldogs

Burton 9 points, 5 assist, 4 rebounds, 3 steals
Bennett 18 points, 2 assist
Spencer 41 points, 3 rebounds
Carter 2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assist, 2 steals, 1 block
Cobb 6 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks

Bench:

Carn 5 points, 5 rebounds
Flagler 7 points, 2 steals, 2 rebounds
Miller-Williams 3 rebounds
Davis 8 points, 3 assist, 2 steals

Bison

Hearn 1 point, 7 assist
Timothy 22 points
Myatt 14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assist
Hampton 8 points, 8 rebounds
Walkers 8 rebounds

Bench:
Riley 12 points, 4 rebounds
Davis 6 points


SCST is now 13-6 (5-0) and will take on Norfolk State 5-9 (1-4).

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South Carolina State Student Courier, Sports Edition

The Bulldogs roll again crushing Norfolk State 98-62.

"We the best, we can't be stopped. They should just give up" junior Everett Spencer told a crowd of reporters. "We just too good for this conference. They see me walk in the building and they get scared." The Bulldogs were electric in this game shooting 40% from the field and being almost perfect from 3 point land with 14-18. The only blimish was when Jason Flagler fouled out of the game with 5 minutes to go. "We had our second unit in and for some reason Jason could not get a call to go his way so I had to bring Everett back in and he light up the scoreboard with 2 more threes." SCST looked to be on a roll as they have no trailed in their past 3 conference game and are scoring 80+ points a game. Junior Everet Spencer is scoring 37 points per game in conference play and is looking to be leading mid major player of the year.

Game Stats

Bulldogs

Burton 13 points, 8 assist, 4 rebounds
Bennett 18 points, 2 assist, 2 rebounds, 1 steal
Spencer 40 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 assist, 1 steal
Carter 8 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks
Cobb 7 points, 7 rebounds

Bench:

Carn 2 points, 3 rebounds
Flagler 7 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assist
Miller-Williams 2 minutes played
Davis 3 points, 4 assist, 1 rebound

Spartans

Cann 15 points, 5 assist
Murphy 16 points, 2 assist, 2 rebounds
Worsley 7 points
Okoli 4 points, 4 rebounds
Dorsett 11 points, 6 rebounds

Bench
Banks 3 points
Monroe 3 points, 2 rebounds


SCST is now 14-6 (5-0) and will take on NC A&T 5-9 (4-2).

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You think Spencer will leave or stay another year

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You think Spencer will leave or stay another year

He has no pro buzz because he is only a 70 ovr and has no potential. So he will stay but if he was a freshman he would be looking at a good change to make the league.

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South Carolina State Student Courier, Sports Edition

The Bulldogs win big against NC A&T, 91-75.

"Its unfair sometimes, you know how I can just score at will game in and game out. It was just me and Carrio out there dropping threes and slamming dunks in their faces all game long. Who can stop us? Who has stopped us? I feel bad for Bethune-Cookman, we're going to run them into the ground just like the rest of the MEAC." Everett Spencer shows his true feelings for the win against NC A&T where the he and Carrio Bennett were the only double digit scorers with 41 and 24 points respectively. Coach Stone had a lot to say about the team "We played our ball, we pushed the tempo and we drove the lanes and finished at the basket just like we practice. We had this team all night long, especially since we really limited our turnovers. We play well and we win, its simple."

Game Stats

Bulldogs

Burton 9 points, 2 assist
Bennett 24 points, 3 assist, 2 steals, 2 rebounds
Spencer 41 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist
Carter 2 points, 9 rebounds
Cobb 5 points, 3 rebounds

Bench:

Carn 7 points, 8 rebounds
Flagler 1 foul
Miller-Williams 1 rebound, 1 block
Davis 3 points, 8 assist

Aggies

Ewing 23 points, 7 rebounds
Rush 14 points
Jones 20 points, 3 rebounds
Willis 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks
Coleman 4 points, 12 rebounds

Bench:

Webster 2 points
Hernandez 6 points, 1 assist
Shepherd 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist

SCST is now 15-6 (7-0) and will take on Bethune-Cookman 5-12 (2-5)

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The Bulldogs win another conference game rolling against Bethune-Cookman, 79-63.

"We shot the ball well, we pushed the tempo but we couldn't keep from turning the ball over. We really out rebounded them by a big margin and we held down the offensive post. WE struggled from behind the arc, mainly Everett; but when we pushed the ball to the hole they could not stop us. We had the attack and we used it to our full advantage. I really like our guard play and how we can get down and set up and throw off most defenses. Our post play will come around but it still leaves something to be desired."

Game Stats

Bulldogs

Burton 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assist
Bennett 16 points, 4 rebounds
Spencer 31 points, 4 rebounds
Carter 2 points, 6 rebounds
Cobb 2 points, 3 rebounds

Bench

Carn 6 points, 8 rebounds
Flagler 2 rebounds
Miller-Williams 2 rebounds
Davis 11 points, 8 assist

Cougars

Carrier 24 points, 2 assist
Pettus 6 points, 2 assist, 2 rebounds, 1 steal
Hudson 15 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assist, 4 steals
Creppy 2 points, 5 rebounds
Anderson 2 points, 6 rebounds

Bench:
Barber 6 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assist, 2 steals
Cooks 2 points, 3 rebounds
Holmes 2 points, 1 assist

SCST is now 16-6 (8-0) and will take on Florida A&M 9-9 (6-2).

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Taking the conference by storm! Nice job!!!

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Taking the conference by storm! Nice job!!!

Thanks man, I'm just hoping that once I hit the top half of the conference these wins keep rolling.

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South Carolina State Student Courier, Sports Edition

January Wrap up

The Bulldogs did not lose a game in the month of January, and for the first time in school history start conference play 11-0. Everett Spencer averaged 37.6 points in the month of January and as it gets colder outside the shooting heats up on the inside for the Bulldogs. Carrio Bennett and Jesse Burton both have been hot from the floor as a good three guard offense that has yet to be slowed down by an MEAC opponents. February should be a fun and interesting month for SCST fans the Bulldogs will re-face the top half of the MEAC conference and will be looking to take the top seed in March.

MEAC Leaders

Points
Spencer SCST 33
Tyson UMES 20
Leslie Robinson FAMU 20

Rebounds
Freeman HAMP 10
Bo Coly MORG 8
Coleman NCAT 8

Assist
Peake WSS 7
Burton SCST 6
Ballad FAMU 6

NCAA Leaders

Points
Spencer SCST 33
Hansborough UNC 25
Curry DAV 25

Rebounds
Sanders LAM 16
Harris SYR 11
Hansbrough UNC 10

Assist
Smith WFU 9
Abrams TEX 8
Singleton HPU 8

SCST January record

1/3 JMU W 78-63
1/12 Delaware State W 70-40
1/14 MD Eastern Shore W 88-80
1/19 Hampton W 83-76
1/21 Howard W 96-71
1/26 Norfolk State W 98-62
1/28 NC A&T W 91-75

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The Bulldogs win three in a row at home.

The Boys in Red knocked off Florida A&M (11-0), Coppin State (8-14), and Morgan State (7-16) in a row at home. The Bulldogs won handily in each contest beating down their MEAC opposition with a fierce long range air strike lead by Junior star Everett Spencer who scored 25, 40 and 32 respectively. It was a god way for SCST to start off the month of February with three big conference wins to stay undefeated and in 1st play by 4 games. However not all was perfect, sophomore guard Jason Flagler has been sidelined with an abdomen strain and will not play for 3 weeks and could miss 2 weeks of practice. He was already at a reduced role because of Senior Derrick Davis' superior performance but should take the time off to get back into a good swing for the conference tournament.

Florida A&M vs. SCST

Final score South Carolina State 63, FAMU 53

Key Players:

SCST
Burton 10 points, 9 assist
Bennett 8 points, 4 steals, 3 assist
Spencer 25 points, 7 rebounds

Coppin State vs SCST

Final Score: SCST 95, CPU 55

Key Players:
Burton 27 points, 11 assist
Bennett 13 points
Spencer 40 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks

Morgan State vs SCST

Final Score: MSU 54, SCST 97

Key Players:
Burton 13 points, 8 assist, 5 steals, 3 rebounds
Bennett 25 points, 4 steals
Spencer 32 points

SCST is now 19-6(11-0).

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South Carolina State Student Courier, Sports Edition

The Bulldogs win three in a row at home.

The Bulldogs knocked off lower tier Hampton and Howard on the road to increase their record to 21-6(13-0). The Bulldogs are still perfect in conference play and are averaging well over 90+ points a game.

Hampton vs. SCST

Final score South Carolina State 91, HAM 81

Key Players:

SCST
Bennett 23 points
Spencer 21 points, 4 rebounds
Burton 11 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assist, 4 steals
Cobb 29 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks

Howard vs SCST

Final Score: SCST 108, HOW 63

Key Players:
Burton 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assist
Spencer 34 points, 3 assist
Carn 23 points, 8 rebounds
Cobb 14 points, 7 rebounds



SCST is now 21-6(13-0).

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The Bulldogs lose first conference game but bounce back to beat A&T.

The Bulldogs were finally beaten in conference play by Norfolk State 80-78. After leading the game for 38 minutes of play the Spartans rallied to tie the game at 70 points a piece. They then stole the inbounds pass and hit a clutch three to put the Bulldogs in a tough spot. Tired and weak, fatigue finally caught the Bulldogs as they were forced to foul to keep the Spartans from scoring again but Norfolk State did not miss from the time and SCST's final shot by Forward David Cobb fell short after he beat his man to the foul line but could not make the 10 footer. The Bulldogs knocked off NC A&T at the Smith-Hammonds arena but didn't blow them out, a poor shooting night almost had the Bulldogs two conference loses back to back.

Norfolk State vs. SCST

Final score South Carolina State 78, NFS 80

Key Players:

SCST
Bennett 4 points, 3 assist
Spencer 36 points, 3 rebounds
Burton 16 points, 2 assist
Cobb 7 points, 10 rebounds

NC A&T vs SCST

Final Score: SCST 73, A&T 60

Key Players:
Burton 20 points, 4 assist
Spencer 19 points, 5 assist, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks
Bennett 14 points
Cobb 9 points, 7 rebounds



SCST is now 22-7(14-1).

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End of Season Recruiting Update:

As the season winds down recruiting ends to give the teams time to focus on their conference tournaments and post season play. This is how the season long recruiting has gone for SCST.

*** PF Jamie Temple
6'9 Atlanta, GA
Class #423
Pos #87

One of the best PF in the South east, between him and 5 star Patrick Day. Excellent in the block, great low post moves, and almost automatic scoring inside. He can also knock down the 3 when needed. An average rebounder, his strong suit is his defense and blocking skills. Could go anywhere from a mid major to a small school.

Grades:
Shooting B+
Skills B-
Defense B
Athletism B-
Rebounding B
IQ B+
Potential A
Size A

Top Schools:
SCST (FULL) Offered
Georgia Tech (Medium) Offered


*** SG Jaron McFadden
6'2 Columbus, GA
Class #348
Pos #100

Silky smooth off guard can play the 1 or the 2 if needed. He can run the court with the best or pop the 3 if needed. Play style is a lot like Ty Lawson but doesn't have the playmaking abilities. He will find a good home in the Mid Major conferences.

Grades:
Shooting B+
Skills B
Defense B
Athletism B
Rebounding C
IQ B
Potential B+
Size C

Top Schools:
SCST (FULL) Offered
Mercer (Medium) Offered

**** SF Erroll Stockman
6'6 Scottsdale, Az
Class #66
Position #11

A very athletic swingman who can do it all from the triple threat position. He really excels when he is given the ball in the corner because he can drive and dunk or dish it to the top for a good look. He pulls a double team each night when he is on and is a great rebounder even following his own shot for many put backs.

Grades:
Shooting B+
Skills A+
Defense B+
Athle A-
Rebounding B+
IQ A
Potential A
Size B+

Top Schools:
SCST (FULL) (OFFERED)
North Arizona (High) (OFFERED)
Arizona State (High)
Utah (Medium)

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The Bulldogs wrap up the season 2-1 in the final stretch to March.

South Carolina State has been on a rampage all year in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference scoring almost 90 points a game and went 16-2. However, the Bulldogs have ran into a tough spot hitting the top tier teams and the scoring machine was faced with tougher defense and no long in the friendly confounds of home court advantage. They will wrap up the regular season in first place of the conference.


Bethune-Cookman vs. SCST

Final score South Carolina State 82, BC 50

Key Players:

SCST
Bennett 14 points
Spencer 29 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals
Burton 11 points, 7 assist
Carn 16 points, 10 rebounds

Florida A&M vs SCST

Final Score: SCST 71, A&M 79

Key Players:
Burton 11 points, 6 assist
Bennett 18 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks
Spencer 14 points, 5 rebounds (Injured before halftime)
Carn 14 points, 4 rebounds

Winston-Salem vs SCST

Final Score: WSSU 66, SCST 89

Key Players:
Burton 14 points, 4 assist, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
Bennett 23 points
Spencer 24 points
Carter 13 points, 9 rebounds
Carn 14 points, 11 rebounds


SCST is now 24-8 (16-2).