South Carolina State's women's basketball team faced a tough 73-53 loss against Maryland Eastern Shore on February 4th. Despite leading at halftime, the Lady Bulldogs were unable to maintain their advantage, with the Hawks outscoring them 39-17 in the second half. Juste-Jean led the Bulldogs with 13 points and 11 rebounds, but a staggering 32 turnovers resulted in 27 points for UMES. Meanwhile, the Hawks showcased strong free-throw performance, converting 28 of 37 attempts.

By the Numbers
  • South Carolina State shot 37% from the field, while Maryland Eastern Shore shot 33%
  • The Bulldogs committed 32 turnovers, translating to 27 points for the Hawks
Yes, But

While South Carolina State had a promising start, the dramatic second-half performance by UMES raised questions about the Bulldogs’ endurance and execution under pressure.

State of Play
  • South Carolina State's overall record now stands at 5-16, with a 2-4 conference performance
  • Maryland Eastern Shore improved to 13-11, with a 6-1 record in the MEAC
What's Next

The Lady Bulldogs will face Howard University on February 7th in an important MEAC matchup, where they hope to bounce back and improve their conference standing.

Bottom Line

South Carolina State needs to reduce turnovers and build on their first-half strengths to regain momentum and achieve better results as they head deeper into the MEAC schedule.