North Carolina Central Eagles @ South Carolina State Bulldogs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NCCU | 30 | 42 | 72 |
SCST | 36 | 49 | 85 |
Johnson scores 20 as South Carolina State defeats North Carolina Central 85-72
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- — Jayden Johnson had 20 points in South Carolina State's 85-72 win over North Carolina Central on Wednesday.
Johnson added six assists for the Bulldogs (7-18, 5-4 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Chris Parker scored 18 points while shooting 7 of 9 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line, and added seven rebounds. James Morrow and Owen Bronston Jr. added 12 points apiece.
Jae Slack finished with 17 points for the Eagles (10-15, 6-4). Gage Lattimore added 16 points, four assists and two steals for North Carolina Central. Kelechi Okworogwo and Dionte Johnson each scored 15 points.
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Game Information
Orangeburg, SC
Referee:Michael Drummond
Referee:Eddie Fontno
Referee:Byron Rosier
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
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