ORANGEBURG, SC – – Floyd Rideau Jr. had 15 points off the bench to lift the state of South Carolina to a 63-57 victory over Florida A&M on Saturday, breaking the Bulldogs’ losing streak at the opening of the season.
“I’m getting emotional,” said cheerful coach Murray Garvin. “Young people are not given enough credit for their resilience during this pandemic. I give credit to these guys. They stayed there. They have a great character. “
Omar Croskey had 13 points for South Carolina (1-16, 1-6 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference).
“I am very happy for them,” added Garvin. “If you could see the locker room later. It’s not about me. It’s about this university and the guys in that locker room. “
Jalen Speer had 20 points for the Rattlers (6-10, 5-4). DJ Jones had 15 points and seven rebounds. Kamron Reaves had 10 points.
The Bulldogs recorded their first victory in three attempts against the Rattlers this season. In the most recent clash, Florida A&M defeated South Carolina State 75-67 on Thursday. They will play again on Sunday.
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