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S.C. State wins its MEAC opener, 37-14 over Morgan State

The Bulldogs built a 21-7 halftime lead and didn't slow down in the second half as they earned an impressive win on Homecoming.

Credit: WLTX

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - Corey Fields Jr. passed for three touchdowns and South Carolina State had two defensive scores in a 37-14 victory over Morgan State. Fields’ touchdowns were 18 yards to Will Vereen, 54 yards to Shaquan Davis and 31 yards to Richard Bailey.

The Bulldogs’ Zafir Kelly returned a blocked field goal 90 yards for a touchdown and Jablonski Green returned an interception 7 yards for the game’s final score.

Big plays highlight South Carolina State's 37-14 win over Morgan State on a Homecoming afternoon in Orangeburg. The special teams TD was triggered by Blythewood grad Patrick Godbolt. @SCStateAthletic @BHSBengalFB @Irmo_Football @Zafir_kelly0 @One4_era pic.twitter.com/uQth6ipOXN
— Reggie Anderson (@ReggieWLTX) October 17, 2021

Fields was 19-of-44 passing for 258 yards as the Bulldogs won their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener and improved to 2-4 overall. Alfonzo Graham had 74 yards rushing and a touchdown for Morgan State.