Football | 11/1/2024 12:07:46 AM

S.C. State def. N.C. Central 24-21

ORANGEBURG, SC—The South Carolina State Bulldogs jumped out to an early 17-0 lead in the first half, led by quarterback Eric Phoenix throwing 26-of-36 for 321-yards and two (2) touchdowns to knock to nationally-ranked No.19/21 NC Central 24-21 Thursday (Oct. 31) inside Oliver C. Dawson Stadium on Willie Jeffries Field.

South Carolina State improves to 6-2 overall, 2-0 MEAC play, while NCCU falls to 6-3 overall, 2-1 in the league. The Bulldogs extend their winning streak to five in a row.

This was Phoenix fourth straight contest passing for 300+ or more yards, making him the only players in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) to reach such a milestone.

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