In a heartbreaking loss, South Carolina State fell short in the MEAC Tournament finals against Norfolk State this past weekend. Despite a valiant effort to tie the game in the final seconds, confusion over the score led to a costly mistake by South Carolina State’s Caleb McCarty, who fouled Norfolk State’s Christian Ings, resulting in a one-point deficit. South Carolina State’s last-ditch effort fell short, allowing Norfolk State to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
The Bulldogs’ rally, led by Wilson Dubinsky, who scored 12 of his 24 points in the final two minutes, was not enough to overcome the early deficit. The loss means South Carolina State will miss out on a chance to participate in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2003.
Norfolk State, on the other hand, will be making their third NCAA Tournament appearance in the past five seasons under coach Robert Jones. The victory was hard-fought, and the close margin of victory highlights the intensity of the matchup.
Overall, the outcome of the MEAC Tournament finals was a tough pill to swallow for South Carolina State, who came so close to securing a coveted spot in the Big Dance. Meanwhile, Norfolk State’s triumph signifies their resilience and determination in clinching a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
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