Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Savannah State Tigers
Savannah State wins 104-91 shootout with Bethune-Cookman
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Robert Kelly scored 26 points on perfect shooting and Savannah State snapped a two-game losing streak with a 104-91 win over Bethune-Cookman in the MEAC opener for both teams Wednesday night.
Kelly finished 11 for 11 from the field and added a team-best 11 rebounds. Troyce Manassa finished with 22 points and eight rebounds while Dexter McClanahan added 18 points for the Tigers (4-10, 1-0), who shot 48.6 percent and topped the 100-point mark for the fourth time this year.
Brandon Tabb led all scorers with 30 points for the Wildcats (3-11, 0-1), but made just 11 of his 26 shots and 4 of 15 from deep. Diamante Lewis had 23 points, eight boards and six assists for Bethune-Cookman. Reggie Baker added 20 points.
The Wildcats trailed just 75-69 midway through the second half when the Tigers raced out on a 12-0 run to put the game out of reach.
Game Information
Savannah, GA
Referee:Edwin Edsall
Referee:Dwayne Carnes
Referee:Lionel Butler
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
| Non-NCAA Division INon-NCAA Division I | CONF | OVR |
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