Men’s Basketball Recap, Dec. 9

Men's Basketball | 12/9/2024 10:33:23 PM

South Carolina State def. Charleston Southern (Big South) - 82-63
Hofstra (CAA) def. Norfolk State - 80-67



South Carolina State def. Charleston Southern (Big South) - 82-63

ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Drayton Jones had a career night scoring 34 points to lead the Bulldogs past the Buccaneers of Charleston Southern in an in state rivalry game.

Jones shot 76.5 percent from the field with eight rebounds, four assists, six blocks and two steals to lead the charge.

Davion Everett was the next highest scorer with nine points.

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Hofstra (CAA) def. Norfolk State - 80-67

NORFOLK, Va. - The Hofstra Pride snapped Norfolk State's 18-game home winning streak on Monday night, defeating the Spartans 80-67 at Joseph G. Echols Hall.

Jalen Myers led Norfolk State with 17 points and five rebounds, knocking down three 3-pointers. 59 of Hofstra's 80 points came from three players: Cruz Davis (20), KiJan Robinson (20), and Jean Aranguren (19).

Hofstra came out of the gate firing, knocking down two shots from behind the arc in route to an early 8-2 advantage. Myers helped the Spartans catch up, hitting a pair of free throws, a hook shot, and two 3-pointers within a span of minutes to put Norfolk State back in front.

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