1995–96 South Carolina State Bulldogs basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 1995–96 South Carolina State Bulldogs Basketball SC State Univ Logo.svg 150 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference MEAC 22–8 14–2 Cy Alexander 9th SHM Memorial Center MEAC tournament championsMEAC Regular season champions NCAA tournament The 1995–96 South Carolina State Bulldogs basketball team represented South Carolina State University during the 1995–96 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Bulldogs, led by head coach Cy Alexander, played their home games at the SHM Memorial Center and were members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The team won the MEAC regular season and conference tournament titles, and received an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. As No. 15 seed in the West region, the team lost to No. 2 seed Kansas in the opening round,Kentucky Dominates South Carolina State http://www.nytimes.com/library/sports/ncaabasketball/031498bkc-kentucky.html The New York Times March 14, 1998 March 4, 2023 and finished with a record of 22–8 (14–2 MEAC). Roster 1995 South Carolina State Bulldogs y Roderick Blakney 12 G 6 1 180 So y Hartsville, South Carolina Cy Alexander Schedule and results 1995-96 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings 1995 yes yes |- !colspan=9 style=South Carolina State Bulldogs| Regular season Nov 27, 1995 yes yes 1995 men South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina Carolina Coliseum Columbia, South Carolina 70–92 1–1 Dec 4, 1995 yes yes Duke 18 Cameron Indoor Stadium Durham, North Carolina 64–84 1–2 |- !colspan=9 style=South Carolina State Bulldogs| MEAC tournament Feb 29, 1996 yes yes 1995 men Florida A&M Rattlers Florida A&M Gaither Athletic Center Tallahassee, Florida Quarterfinals 79–58 20–7 Mar 1, 1996 yes yes 1995 men North Carolina A&T Aggies North Carolina A&T Gaither Athletic Center Tallahassee, Florida Semifinals 69–46 21–7 Mar 2, 1996 yes yes 1995 men Coppin State Eagles Coppin State Gaither Athletic Center Tallahassee, Florida Championship game 69–56 22–7 |- !colspan=9 style=South Carolina State Bulldogs| NCAA tournament Mar 15, 1996 yes yes 15 W Kansas 4 2 W ASU Activity Center Tempe, Arizona First round 54–92 22–8 AP Poll Eastern Time W West 1995-96 South Carolina State Bulldogs Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/south-carolina-state/1996-schedule.html Sports Reference July 10, 2023 References Category:South Carolina State Bulldogs basketball seasons South Carolina State South Carolina State South Carolina State South Carolina State