South Carolina State records victory against Savannah State in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
South Carolina State defeated Savannah State in the season-opening matchup between the two programs. The Bulldogs dominated the game, outscoring the Tigers by 87 points. The result followed a period of adjustment for Savannah State under first-year head coach Thomas Howard. While some observers interpreted the margin as a reflection of the program's standing, analysts noted the mismatch in resources and experience between the Division I HBCU national champion and the Division II Tigers. South Carolina State coach Chennis Berry continues to build his record with the program following his tenure at Benedict College. The game has sparked broader discussions regarding the competitive disparity between Division I and Division II programs.
- •South Carolina State beat Savannah State by 87 points in their season opener.
- •Thomas Howard serves as the first-year head coach for Savannah State.
- •Savannah State has competed in the SIAC and Division II athletics since 2019.
- •Chennis Berry holds a history of conference championships at both Benedict College and South Carolina State.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Why people are overreacting to Savannah State's 87 point loss
"Perhaps the biggest story this week happened in a game many weren’t even paying attention to. Chennis Berry and the reigning HBCU champion South Carolina State Bulldogs opened their season at home against Savannah State. Aside from Savannah State being Chennis Berry’s alma mater, there was nothing truly important to note. South Carolina State was […] The post Why people are overreacting to Savannah State's 87 point loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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