ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) Omar Croskey's 21 points helped South Carolina State defeat North Florida 87-77 on Monday night.

Croskey added five rebounds and six steals for the Bulldogs (2-1). Mitchel Taylor added 17 points while shooting 7 of 8 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line, and they also had three steals. Wilson Dubinsky was 3 of 9 shooting (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 11 points.

The Ospreys (2-1) were led by Chaz Lanier, who recorded 18 points. Jah Nze added 12 points and two steals for North Florida. In addition, Dorian James had 11 points.

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South Carolina State plays Samford on the road on Friday, and North Florida hosts Presbyterian on Thursday.

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