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Bethune-Cookman Defeats South Carolina State 80-71 - Recap

Jakobi Heady scored 20 points leading Bethune-Cookman to a 80-71 victory over South Carolina State at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center on Saturday.

Zion Harmon had 18 points for Bethune-Cookman and Elijah Hulsewe chipped in with 10 points. Seneca Willoughby had 4 assists for them, while Jakobi Heady was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

South Carolina State got 11 points from Wilson Dubinsky in a losing cause and another 10 points from Davion Everett. Michael Teal contributed 3 assists for them, while Caleb McCarty had 9 rebounds.

Bethune-Cookman led at halftime, 37-31.

South Carolina State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-30.

Bethune-Cookman looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the PFW. South Carolina State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Jacksonville.