South Carolina State Tops JCSU Football 41-0

Orangeburg, S.C. (Sept. 16, 2017) – Bruce Johnson returned an interception for a touchdown, Cornelius Walker scored on a blocked punt and South Carolina State downed Johnson C. Smith 41-0 on Saturday in the Bulldogs' home opener.

South Carolina State (1-1) held JCSU (0-3) to 69 yards of total offense on its 45 offensive plays. The Golden Bulls rushed 29 times for 22 yards.
SCSU's Trey Samuel started the scoring with a 10-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Samuel had 27 yards on seven carries. Datron James added a 1-yard plunge in the third quarter.


SCSU kicker Tyler Scandrett kicked field goals of 39, 31, 32 and 27 yards. South Carolina State tacked on a safety late in the fourth quarter.

JCSU's Terrance Ervin had 47 yards passing, going 6-for-15 while throwing two interceptions. 

The Golden Bulls will enter CIAA play on Saturday, Sept. 23 with a road game at Elizabeth City State.  Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.