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03/12 20:52 CDT South Carolina State defeats Norfolk State 88-82 in Mid-Eastern
Athletic Conference Tournament
South Carolina State defeats Norfolk State 88-82 in Mid-Eastern Athletic
Conference Tournament
By The Associated Press
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) --- Jayden Johnson had 28 points in No. 5 seed South Carolina
State's 88-82 victory over fourth-seeded Norfolk State on Thursday in the
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament.
South Carolina State (10-21) plays No. 1 seed Howard in the semifinals Friday.
Johnson also contributed five rebounds for the Bulldogs. Florian Tenebay shot 3
of 5 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line to add 13 points. James
Morrow had 11 points and shot 4 of 5 from the field and 3 for 3 from the foul
line.
Elijah Jamison led the Spartans (15-17) in scoring, finishing with 24 points
and two steals. Anthony McComb III added 21 points for Norfolk State. Devon
Ellis also had 14 points and six rebounds.
Johnson put up 14 points in the first half for South Carolina State, which led
39-30 at halftime. Johnson led South Carolina State with 14 points in the
second half as the Bulldogs were outscored by three points over the final half
but held on for the victory.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
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