The Savannah State University men's basketball team upset 11th ranked Benedict College with a final score of 85-77, led by Qua King's 25 points and a strong performance by the team.

By the Numbers
  • Savannah State shot 51.9% from the field
  • The SSU bench outscored the Benedict reserve players 49-9
  • SSU scored 22 points off of 16 Benedict turnovers and out-rebounded BC 31 to 25
State of Play
  • Savannah State's victory improves their overall record to 9-10 and 7-8 in the SIAC
  • Benedict College's record now stands at 17-3, 11-3 in the season
  • Next, SSU will host Allen University in Tiger Arena on February 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Bottom Line

The Savannah State University men's basketball team's upset victory against 11th ranked Benedict College propels them to a 9-10 overall record and 7-8 in the SIAC, marking a significant turnaround from their previous defeat and affecting Benedict's impressive 17-3, 11-3 record, positioning SSU for a crucial game against Allen University.