Jones scores 14, South Carolina State knocks off South Carolina Upstate 85-70

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Drayton Jones scored 14 points as South Carolina State beat South Carolina Upstate 85-70 on Wednesday night.

Jones shot 3 of 6 from the field and 8 for 12 from the line for the Bulldogs (6-7). Omar Croskey, Mitchel Taylor, Davion Everett and reserve Wilson Dubinsky all added 11 points for South Carolina State.

The Spartans (4-10) were led by Carmelo Adkins, who posted 21 points. South Carolina Upstate also got 17 points and six rebounds from Mister Dean.

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Both teams play again on Saturday. South Carolina State visits Northern Kentucky and South Carolina Upstate hosts Youngstown State.

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