South Carolina State Bulldogs @ Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Bethune-Cookman rallies to beat South Carolina State 86-80
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Shawntrez Davis had 17 points and 12 rebounds and Bethune-Cookman rallied to beat South Carolina State 86-80 on Wednesday night in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener.
South Carolina State (4-12) took its last lead, 71-69 with five minutes left. Jeffrey Altidort scored five points, Malik Maitland hit a 3-pointer and Davis a jumper during a 10-2 surge and Bethune-Cookman (6-9) led 79-73 with 2:29 to play. James Richardson's jumper pulled the Bulldogs to 79-75, but they didn't get closer.
Brandon Tabb scored 15 points, and Maitland had 15 points and 11 assists for Bethune-Cookman, which snapped a four-game losing skid. Soufiyane Diakite added nine points and 10 rebounds.
James Richardson scored 20 points and Damani Applewhite had 19 to lead South Carolina State. Donte Wright chipped in 14 points and Patrell Rogers had 10.
Game Information
Daytona Beach, FL
Referee:Howard Davis
Referee:Kai Armstrong
Referee:Frank Raposo
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central | 3-0 | - | 7-11 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 3-0 | - | 7-13 |
| South Carolina State | 2-1 | 1 | 3-15 |
| Howard | 1-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Norfolk State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-12 |
| Morgan State | 1-2 | 2 | 4-13 |
| Coppin State | 1-2 | 2 | 3-17 |
| Delaware State | 0-3 | 3 | 5-13 |
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 3-1 | - | 8-9 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-1 | - | 6-11 |
| Florida A&M | 2-1 | 0.5 | 5-9 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 2-1 | 0.5 | 5-11 |
| Jackson State | 2-1 | 0.5 | 3-13 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-2 | 1 | 9-8 |
| Grambling | 2-2 | 1 | 8-9 |
| Southern | 2-2 | 1 | 6-11 |
| Alabama State | 2-2 | 1 | 5-12 |
| Alcorn State | 1-2 | 1.5 | 2-13 |
| Texas Southern | 1-3 | 2 | 3-12 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-4 | 3 | 1-17 |
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