ORANGEBURG, S.C. (Interstat) — South Carolina State overcame a slow start to defeat non-divisional opponent Mid-Atlantic Christian 56-50 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Tuesday night at SHM Memorial Center.

The Bulldogs, who improved to 4-16, trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half before mounting a comeback. Owen Bronston led South Carolina State with 18 points, while Christopher Parker added 13. Mid-Atlantic Christian, which led 34-27 at halftime, was held to just 16 points after the break. The visiting team’s offense stalled as South Carolina State tightened its defense to secure the victory.