MONTGOMERY, AL. – Bulldogs return to the field in impressive style, taking down the Alabama State enemy from SWAC 14-7 on Saturday (April 3)rd) at ASU Stadium.
The state of South Carolina improves to 2-1 overall, while the Hornets drop to 2-2 this season.
The Bulldogs’ defense hit the nail on the head when Alabama State was goalless until the end of the fourth period, when Ryan Nettles hit a 9-yard move for Wallace Corker with 3:05 remaining.
SC State was able to attack first in a 12-yard run by Alex James at the 11:44 mark in the first quarter. Corey Fields The 17-yard touchdown pass to Shaquan Davis with 1:17 remaining in regulation sealed the victory for the Bulldogs.
James completed 12 races for 55 yards, while Quincy Hill added 9 shipments for 41 yards on the day. Davis led the receiving corps with three receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown.
BJ Davis led the defense with nine tackles and a sack, while senior defender Zafir Kelley blocked the secondary with six (6) tackles and two (2) interceptions on the day.
The state of South Carolina will then end the spring 2021 season on the road on April 17.º, in Dover, DE against Hornets of Delaware State in a 6:00 pm start at Alumni Stadium.