DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Bethune-Cookman will finally make its home debut Sunday, as they host Stillman College for an evening tilt at Moore Gymnasium.

The game will be the Wildcats first and only home contest in non-conference play. The next time B-CU plays at home will be in SWAC play beginning in January.
 


Sunday, November 15
Opponent: Stillman College (1-3)
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Location: Daytona Beach, Fla. | Moore Gymnasium
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Despite a strong showing from the Wildcats in all facets of the game, B-CU could not overcome the Aztecs' red-hot shooting as they fell short 88-75 at Viejas Arena.

Bethune-Cookman (0-4)shot 42.1% from three-point range and 90% from the free-throw line, which were both season-highs. But, San Diego State simply couldn't miss in the second half, going an absurd 20-of-25 from the field (80%).

The two teams traded the lead back-and-forth several times throughout the first half, with the largest lead by either team being just five points.

Bethune-Cookman was excellent on the glass, grabbing eight offensive rebounds which led to six second-chance points. They also took care of the basketball with just six turnovers in the frame.

The Wildcats were led by Daniel Perez-Rouzan, who scored 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting and had three rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Aztecs (3-0) did not shoot well from three-point range, but were the better team inside, outscoring B-CU 24-16 in the paint.

SDSU's aggression led to 10 free-throw attempts, while the Wildcats did not get to the charity stripe a single time.

Elzie Harrington led all scorers in the first half with 11 points.

The game continued to be competitive well into the second half, with Bethune-Cookman holding a one-point lead with 9:10 remaining.

However, the Aztecs were able to take control down the stretch as they continued to dominated down low. SDSU went on a 26-11 run the rest of the way, finishing with 52 points in the period.

B-CU had no answer for the Aztecs in the paint, allowing 28 more points in the second. In total, SDSU missed just five shots in the entire half.

Jaylen Jones carried the load offensively for the Wildcats down the stretch, with 12 points and five assists, while Latrell Davis and Jeremiah Cherry combined for 29 points in the second for the Aztecs.
 



Stillman College competes at the NAIA level in the HBCUAC. They are 1-3 on the season, most recently suffering a 111-85 loss to Blue Mountain Christian.

Opponents have scored well against the Tigers this season, as Stillman is allowing 89 points per game on 50.4% shooting from the field and 45.8% from three-point range.

The Tigers are led in scoring by Da'Marreon Baldwin, who joined the team after spending last season at Tennessee Southern.

The junior Baldwin is averaging 21.0 points per game and is off to an excellent 6-for-14 start from three-point range. He is coming off a stellar 35-point outing despite the loss.




Bethune-Cookman last faced Stillman back in 1965, earning a 125-95 victory in Daytona Beach. That is the only time the two programs have met.


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