Johnson C Smith Golden Bulls
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SCST | 16 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 41 |
South Carolina State routs DII Johnson C Smith 41-0
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- Bruce Johnson returned an interception for a touchdown, Cornelius Walker scored on a blocked punt and South Carolina State routed Johnson C Smith 41-0 on Saturday in the Bulldogs' home opener.
South Carolina State (1-1) held Division II Johnson C Smith (0-3) to 69 yards total on its 45 offensive plays. The Golden Bulls rushed 29 times for 22 yards.
Trey Samuel started the scoring with a 10-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Samuel had 27 yards on seven carries. Datron James added a 1-yard plunge in the third quarter.
Tyler Scandrett kicked field goals of 39, 31, 32 and 27 yards. South Carolina State tacked on a safety late in the fourth quarter.
Saturday's game was the de facto home opener for South Carolina State, which had its Sept. 9 home contest against Charleston Southern postponed due to the threat of Hurricane Irma.
Game Information
2024 CIAA Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Union | 6-1 | 8-3-1 |
| Virginia State | 6-1 | 7-4 |
| Johnson C Smith | 4-2 | 8-2 |
| Winston-Salem | 4-2 | 7-3 |
| Shaw | 4-3 | 6-4 |
| Livingstone | 4-3 | 6-4 |
| Bowie State | 4-4 | 4-6 |
| Fayetteville State | 3-4 | 4-5 |
| Lincoln (PA) | 2-5 | 2-8 |
| Elizabeth City State | 1-6 | 3-7 |
| Bluefield State University | 0-7 | 1-9 |
2024 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State | 5-0 | 9-2 |
| North Carolina Central | 4-1 | 8-3 |
| Morgan State | 3-2 | 6-6 |
| Norfolk State | 2-3 | 4-8 |
| Howard | 1-4 | 4-8 |
| Delaware State | 0-5 | 1-11 |
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