ORANGEBURG, S.C. (Oct. 30, 2026) — South Carolina State men's basketball put on an impressive offensive display Friday night, rolling past visiting Allen University, 115-77, in exhibition action behind a balanced scoring attack, relentless defensive pressure and a sensational shooting performance from sophomore guard Noah Treadwell.

The Bulldogs, under the direction of head coach Erik Martin, controlled the contest from start to finish, placing three players in double figures while showcasing their depth and offensive versatility ahead of the 2026-27 regular season.

Treadwell led the charge with a game-high 24 points, connecting on 8 of 11 shots from the field, including an impressive 7 of 10 from behind the 3-point arc. He added two steals and a blocked shot in just under 21 minutes of action.

Freshman guard Clayton Everett Jr. provided a spark off the bench with 14 points and five rebounds, while forward Teon Tindal added 11 points and six rebounds. Braylon Jackson chipped in 10 points, including a 3-pointer, to help fuel the Bulldogs' offensive explosion.

South Carolina State wasted little time establishing its dominance, jumping out to a commanding 10-0 advantage before Allen registered its first point. Treadwell set the tone early, knocking down four 3-pointers in the opening four minutes to give the Bulldogs a 16-1 lead.

The Bulldogs continued to apply pressure on both ends of the floor, extending their advantage to 30-10 midway through the opening half. SC State carried a comfortable 61-39 lead into the locker room after shooting 53.1% from the field and an impressive 60% from beyond the arc during the first 20 minutes.

Martin's squad maintained its intensity after intermission, outscoring Allen 54-38 in the second half to secure the convincing 38-point victory. The Bulldogs led by as many as 42 points late in the contest.

Dominating the stat sheet

South Carolina State's offensive efficiency was among the biggest highlights of the night. The Bulldogs connected on 34 of 64 field goal attempts (53.1%) and knocked down 8 of 19 shots from 3-point range (42.1%).

SC State also capitalized on its opportunities at the free-throw line, converting 39 of 51 attempts (76.5%).

The Bulldogs dominated several key statistical categories, including a 46-28 advantage in points in the paint, a 42-27 rebounding edge and a 21-12 advantage in fast-break points.

Defensively, SC State forced 17 Allen turnovers and converted those mistakes into 26 points. The Bulldogs also held the Yellow Jackets to just 33.3% shooting from the field and 21.4% from 3-point range.

The Bulldogs received outstanding production from their reserves, with the bench contributing 55 points, demonstrating the team's depth heading into the regular season.

Several Bulldogs contributed to the all-around effort. Chris Parker finished with nine points and five rebounds, while Andre NGomabie added nine points and six rebounds. Treven Raymon contributed eight points, connecting on all six of his free-throw attempts.

Mitchell Taylor and DeShaun Jackson each scored eight points, while Jayden Pretty added seven points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Allen was led by four players with 11 points each — Christopher McKnight, Collin Albert, Ky'Den Mays and CJ Winters.

Looking ahead
The impressive exhibition performance provides Martin and his coaching staff with an encouraging look at the Bulldogs' potential as they prepare for the upcoming season.

With strong perimeter shooting, aggressive rebounding, productive bench play and multiple scoring options, South Carolina State displayed several positive signs heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

The Bulldogs will officially open the regular season Monday, Nov. 2, when they host Morris College in Orangeburg.

Inside the numbers

• 115 points: SC State's offensive output in the exhibition victory.
• 24 points: Game-high scoring performance by Noah Treadwell, including seven 3-pointers.
• 55 bench points: Outstanding production from the Bulldogs' reserves.
• 53.1% shooting: SC State's field-goal percentage.
• 42-27: Bulldogs' advantage on the glass.
• 46-28: SC State's dominance in points in the paint.
• 26 points: Scored off 17 Allen turnovers.
• 42 points: Largest lead of the night.
• 13 Bulldogs: Every SC State player who appeared in the contest scored.
• 38-point margin: Bulldogs' commanding exhibition victory.

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