BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Morgan State overcame a halftime deficit to defeat South Carolina State 72-67 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Hill Field House.

The Bears, who trailed 34-32 at halftime, outscored the Bulldogs 40-33 in the second half. Morgan State capitalized on South Carolina State’s 18 turnovers, scoring 20 points off them. The Bulldogs shot just 9 for 19 from the free throw line.

Jayden Johnson led all scorers with 23 points for South Carolina State (2-15). Elijah Davis paced Morgan State (4-12) with 18 points and six assists. Rob Lawson added 17 points for the Bears.

Attendance was 606.