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North Carolina Central Eagles vs South Carolina State Bulldogs Wrap - South Carolina State Wins 71-68

South Carolina State earned a 71-68 victory over North Carolina Central on Saturday, getting 17 points from Michael Teal at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center.

South Carolina State got 13 points from Raquan Brown and another 8 points from Wilson Dubinsky. Michael Teal contributed 6 assists, while Jordan Simpson cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

North Carolina Central got 19 points from Ja'Darius Harris in a losing cause and another 19 points from Po'Boigh King. Fred Cleveland Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Timmy Adedire had 7 rebounds.

South Carolina State trailed at halftime, 36-34.

The rebound battle favored South Carolina State as they grabbed 31 boards, while North Carolina Central only had 29

South Carolina State heads into a battle against Delaware State. North Carolina Central, meanwhile, will have their next action against Maryland-Eastern Shore.