South Carolina State Bulldogs @ Marshall Thundering Herd
Dawson's 18 help Marshall beat South Carolina State 82-53
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- — Mikal Dawson scored 18 points as Marshall beat South Carolina State 82-53 on Wednesday night.
Dawson shot 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Thundering Herd (4-2). Obinna Anochili-Killen scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 8 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Nate Martin shot 3 of 6 from the field and 4 for 9 from the line to finish with 10 points.
The Bulldogs (4-4) were led in scoring by Drayton Jones, who finished with 10 points, three steals and two blocks. Davion Everett added eight points for South Carolina State. Michael Teal also recorded seven points.
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Game Information
Huntington, WV
Referee:Kevin Mathis
Referee:Jesse Joseph
Referee:Raymond Lightfoot
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan State | 6-2 | - | 10-13 |
| North Carolina Central | 4-2 | 1 | 8-13 |
| Howard | 5-3 | 1 | 15-9 |
| South Carolina State | 4-3 | 1.5 | 6-17 |
| Norfolk State | 4-4 | 2 | 11-14 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 4-4 | 2 | 8-17 |
| Coppin State | 2-6 | 4 | 4-21 |
| Delaware State | 1-6 | 4.5 | 6-16 |
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 9-3 | - | 17-8 |
| App State | 9-4 | 0.5 | 17-9 |
| South Alabama | 7-4 | 1.5 | 17-7 |
| Marshall | 7-4 | 1.5 | 15-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 7-6 | 2.5 | 15-11 |
| Texas State | 7-6 | 2.5 | 15-11 |
| Arkansas State | 6-6 | 3 | 15-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 6-6 | 3 | 14-11 |
| Louisiana | 6-6 | 3 | 9-16 |
| Georgia State | 6-6 | 3 | 9-16 |
| Southern Miss | 6-7 | 3.5 | 13-13 |
| James Madison | 4-8 | 5 | 12-13 |
| Old Dominion | 4-8 | 5 | 8-17 |
| UL Monroe | 1-11 | 8 | 4-21 |
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