DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Interstat) — Bethune-Cookman led from start to finish in an 80-59 men’s basketball victory over South Carolina State on Friday night at Moore Gymnasium.

The Wildcats built a commanding 43-30 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half before an announced crowd of 467. Jakobi Heady led all scorers with 22 points for Bethune-Cookman. Arterio Morris added 17 points and five assists for the Wildcats, who improved to 3-6.

Christopher Parker scored 14 points for the Bulldogs, who remain winless at 0-9. Cameron Clark added 12 points for South Carolina State.

Bethune-Cookman shot efficiently from the field while its defense consistently disrupted the Bulldogs’ offense. The Wildcats’ inside presence, led by Daniel Rouzan’s 15 points, proved decisive.