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South Carolina State hosts Bethune-Cookman on Thursday in Orangeburg, with both teams looking to build on dominant season-opening wins. The Bulldogs bring a potent offense and pressure defense; the Wildcats counter with strong rebounding and shot-blocking.

By the Numbers
  • SC State beat Trinity College 112-42; Bethune-Cookman beat Florida Memorial 102-30.
  • SC State shot 54.9% and recorded 56 rebounds, 30 assists and 27 steals.
  • Bethune-Cookman shot 52.5% and recorded 57 rebounds, 20 steals and 9 blocks.
  • Adena Webster led SC State with 23 points and 10 rebounds; Tahjae Hawes led Bethune-Cookman with 17 points and 7 rebounds.
Yes, But

SC State forced 35 turnovers in its opener but also committed 22, compared with Bethune-Cookman’s 16. The Wildcats’ 9 blocks could challenge the Bulldogs’ inside attack.

State of Play
  • Both teams enter at 1-0 after scoring at least 100 points in their openers.
  • The game is Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. ET at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.
What's Next

Thursday’s matchup will test whether SC State can protect the ball and sustain its defensive pressure against a Bethune-Cookman team that also forced more than 30 turnovers in its opener.

Bottom Line

Expect a fast, physical contest between two teams that opened with commanding wins; rebounding and ball security could decide which offense gets the edge.