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Howard vs South Carolina State Final: 71-67 - Recap
RJ Cole scored 26 points for Howard on Saturday, leading them to a 71-67 victory over South Carolina State at SHM Memorial Center.
Howard got 19 points from Chad Lott and another 9 points from Charles Williams. RJ Cole contributed 6 assists, while Chad Lott cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
South Carolina State got 26 points from Damani Applewhite in a losing cause and another 15 points from Jahmari Etienne. Janai Raynor Powell contributed 3 assists for them, while Damani Applewhite had 17 rebounds.
Howard was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
South Carolina State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-35.
Howard looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Harvard. South Carolina State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Norfolk State.