BOWIE, MD -- Senior Quinton Drayton totaled 23 points, but the Bowie State men's basketball team fell to the visiting Virginia State Trojans (14-7, 7-3 CIAA, 2-3 North) 67-58 at home Saturday inside A.C. Jordan Arena in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).

The Bulldogs (5-18, 3-8 CIAA, 1-4 North) had three players score in double figures, led by Drayton, who had 23 points and was named the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free Masons of Maryland Most Valuable Player. Junior Joel Webb tacked on 10 points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks and freshman Amare Wimbush helped out with 10 points and two blocks.

BSU forced 15 VSU turnovers while committing 10. Those takeaways turned into 19 points on the offensive end of the floor. Webb's two steals led the way individually for the Bulldogs.

How It Happened
Bowie State fell behind 37-25 at halftime. The Bulldogs narrowed its deficit to 64-53 before going on a 5-0 run, finished off by Drayton's three, to shrink the deficit to 64-58 with 2:05 to go in the contest. The Trojans responded and outscored the Bulldogs the rest of the way, ending the game with a final score of 67-58. Bowie State took care of business in the paint, recording 18 of its 33 points in the lane.

Game Notes

» BSU's defense forced 15 turnovers.
» The Bulldogs were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording five blocks as a team.
» Drayton led the Bulldogs with a game-high 23 points.
» Bowie State got a game-high nine rebounds from Webb.

Upcoming Schedule
Bowie State will host Shaw on Saturday, Feb. 4 in A.C. Jordan Arena for Greek Day/Alumni Takeover. Tip-off is slated for 4 p.m.

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