ORANGEBURG, S.C. (Interstat) — South Carolina State scored 21 points in the first quarter and cruised to a 42-12 victory over Howard on Saturday at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. The Bulldogs built a commanding 21-0 lead after one quarter, which included a 27-yard interception return for a touchdown by Jarod Washington. Quarterback William Atkins IV led South Carolina State, completing 15 of 23 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown. The Bulldogs improved to 7-3 overall. Howard, which fell to 4-6, was held to a second-quarter field goal until a late fourth-quarter touchdown. The Bison’s offense struggled, with three quarterbacks combining for 146 passing yards.