The South Carolina State Bulldogs, ranked 359 in the NET rankings, pulled off a stunning 85-72 upset over the North Carolina Central Eagles, ranked 339, in a game that will have real consequences for both teams' seasons. The 13-point margin of victory was a far cry from the 1.8-point margin predicted by CHD Scout, which had North Carolina Central as the favorite. South Carolina State's win was all the more impressive given their recent form, having averaged just 35.4 points per game over their last 5 outings, while being outscored by 4.2 points per game. In contrast, North Carolina Central had been averaging 68.2 points per game over their last 5 games, outscoring their opponents by 1.2 points per game. The Eagles had also won 3 of their last 5 games, including a 65-63 win over Maryland Eastern Shore.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with South Carolina State taking a 36-30 lead into halftime. However, it was the second half where the Bulldogs really took control, outscoring North Carolina Central 49-42 to seal the win. Jayden Johnson was instrumental in the victory, scoring 20 points and dishing out 6 assists, while Chris Parker added 18 points and 7 rebounds. James Morrow also chipped in with 12 points and 6 rebounds, as the Bulldogs' balanced attack proved too much for the Eagles to handle. North Carolina Central's Jae Slack led the way for the Eagles with 17 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bulldogs' strong team performance. The Eagles' recent trend of outscoring their opponents by 1.2 points per game over their last 5 outings was broken, as they were outscored by 13 points in this game.
The stat line doesn't do justice to the impact that Jayden Johnson had on the game. He hit several big shots, including a pair of three-pointers in the second half that helped to stretch the Bulldogs' lead. Chris Parker was also impressive, using his size and strength to dominate in the paint and grab 7 rebounds. On the other hand, North Carolina Central's Gage Lattimore, who had been averaging 14.5 points per game over his last 5 outings, was held to just 16 points on 6-15 shooting. Kelechi Okworogwo, who had been averaging 12.5 points per game over his last 5 outings, added 15 points and 8 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bulldogs' strong team defense. The Bulldogs' ability to limit the Eagles' scoring opportunities was a key factor in their win, as they held North Carolina Central to just 42 points in the second half.
The CHD Scout prediction had North Carolina Central winning by 1.8 points, but it's clear that the model missed something. The Bulldogs' recent trend of struggling to score, averaging just 35.4 points per game over their last 5 outings, was broken, as they scored 85 points in this game. The model likely didn't account for the Bulldogs' ability to bounce back from their recent struggles, as they had been outscored by 4.2 points per game over their last 5 outings. The Bulldogs' strong team performance, led by Jayden Johnson and Chris Parker, was the key factor in their upset win.
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The prediction was wrong, and it's clear that the model missed the Bulldogs' ability to bounce back from their recent struggles. The Bulldogs' strong team performance, led by Jayden Johnson and Chris Parker, was the key factor in their upset win. The model likely didn't account for the Bulldogs' ability to dominate in the paint, as they outrebounded the Eagles 38-32. The Bulldogs' ability to limit the Eagles' scoring opportunities was also a key factor in their win, as they held North Carolina Central to just 42 points in the second half. The model's prediction of a close game, with North Carolina Central winning by 1.8 points, was far off from the actual result, as the Bulldogs won by 13 points.
The win is a huge boost for South Carolina State's season, as they improved to 7-18 on the year. While they are still a long shot to make the tournament, the win gives them a glimmer of hope. North Carolina Central, on the other hand, falls to 10-15 on the year, and their tournament hopes take a hit. The Eagles had been trending upwards, winning 3 of their last 5 games, but this loss is a setback. The Bulldogs' win also breaks their recent trend of struggling to score, as they had been averaging just 35.4 points per game over their last 5 outings. The Eagles' recent trend of outscoring their opponents by 1.2 points per game over their last 5 outings was also broken, as they were outscored by 13 points in this game.
The win is a huge boost for South Carolina State's resume, as they pick up a Quad 4 win. While they are still a long shot to make the tournament, the win gives them a glimmer of hope. The Bulldogs' NET ranking will likely improve, and they will move up the standings in their conference. North Carolina Central, on the other hand, takes a hit to their resume, as they fall to 10-15 on the year. The Eagles' NET ranking will likely drop, and their tournament hopes take a hit. The loss is a setback for the Eagles, who had been trending upwards, winning 3 of their last 5 games. The Bulldogs' win also gives them a chance to move up the standings in their conference, as they are now just 3 games behind the leader. The Eagles, on the other hand, are now 5 games behind the leader, and their chances of winning the conference title are slim.
The game was a must-win for South Carolina State, as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The Bulldogs had been struggling, losing 4 of their last 5 games, but this win gives them a much-needed boost. North Carolina Central, on the other hand, had been playing well, winning 3 of their last 5 games, but this loss is a setback. The Eagles want to bounce back from this loss, as they take on Maryland Eastern Shore in their next game. The Bulldogs want to build on this win, as they take on Morgan State in their next game. The Bulldogs' ability to win on the road, where they had been struggling, is a positive sign for their season. The Eagles' inability to win on the road, where they had been struggling, is a concern for their season.
In the end, the Bulldogs' upset win over the Eagles is a huge boost for their season. The win gives them a glimmer of hope, as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The Eagles, on the other hand, take a hit to their resume, as they fall to 10-15 on the year. The loss is a setback for the Eagles, who had been trending upwards, winning 3 of their last 5 games. The Bulldogs' win also gives them a chance to move up the standings in their conference, as they are now just 3 games behind the leader. The Eagles, on the other hand, are now 5 games behind the leader, and their chances of winning the conference title are slim. The Bulldogs' ability to dominate in the paint, as they outrebounded the Eagles 38-32, was a key factor in their win. The Eagles' inability to limit the Bulldogs' scoring opportunities, as they allowed 85 points, is a concern for their season.