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Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at South Carolina State Bulldogs

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South Carolina State hosts Maryland-Eastern Shore after Obanla's 20-point outing

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Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (8-13, 4-0 MEAC) at South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-16, 2-2 MEAC)

Orangeburg, South Carolina; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Maryland-Eastern Shore faces South Carolina State after Zion Obanla scored 20 points in Maryland-Eastern Shore's 70-67 victory over the Coppin State Eagles.

The Bulldogs have gone 3-3 at home. South Carolina State is 2-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Hawks are 4-0 in MEAC play. Maryland-Eastern Shore has a 4-9 record against opponents over .500.

South Carolina State is shooting 40.4% from the field this season, 2.7 percentage points lower than the 43.1% Maryland-Eastern Shore allows to opponents. Maryland-Eastern Shore averages 64.6 points per game, 18.2 fewer points than the 82.8 South Carolina State allows.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jayden Johnson is averaging 12.7 points and 3.8 assists for the Bulldogs. Obie Bronston Jr. is averaging 8.0 points over the last 10 games.

Michael Teal is averaging 4.6 points and 3.4 assists for the Hawks. Obanla is averaging 11.2 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: 4-6, averaging 67.9 points, 29.0 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 6.6 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.4 points per game.

Hawks: 4-6, averaging 66.6 points, 27.8 rebounds, 14.6 assists, 6.2 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 74.1 points.

How can I watch Maryland Eastern Shore vs. South Carolina State?

  • TV Channel: Maryland Eastern Shore at South Carolina State 2021 College Basketball, week 14, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction

South Carolina State: 39.8%
Maryland Eastern Shore: 60.2%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Statistics

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W4 Streak W2
71.4 Points Against 81.9
64.6 Points Per Game 65.9
44 Field Goal % 41
30 Three Point % 34
32.9 Rebounds Per Game 31.7
14.0 Assists Per Game 11.7
2.5 Blocks Per Game 3.5
5.8 Steals Per Game 6.7
1.2 Team Turnovers Per Game 0.5
16.4 Total Turnovers Per Game 15.4
71.4 Points Against 81.9

Game Information

Venue: Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center

Location: Orangeburg, SC
Capacity:

2025-26 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings

TEAM CONF GB OVER
Maryland Eastern Shore 4-0 - 8-13
North Carolina Central 3-1 1 7-12
Morgan State 4-2 1 8-13
South Carolina State 3-2 1.5 5-16
Norfolk State 3-3 2 10-13
Howard 2-3 2.5 12-9
Coppin State 1-4 3.5 3-19
Delaware State 0-5 4.5 5-15
Full Standings

Maryland Eastern Shore Last 5

Date OPP Result
@ TEX TEX L 94-71
vs MORG MORG W 66-49
vs HOW HOW W 69-57
@ NORF NORF W 74-70
vs COPP COPP W 70-67

South Carolina State Last 5

Date OPP Result
@ MORG L 72-67
@ COPP W 74-72
vs NORF L 89-82
vs MATC W 56-50
vs DSU W 70-64