1997–98 South Carolina State Bulldogs basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 1997–98 South Carolina State Bulldogs Basketball SC State Univ Logo.svg 150 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference MEAC 22–8 16–2 Cy Alexander 11th SHM Memorial Center MEAC tournament champions NCAA tournament The 1997–98 South Carolina State Bulldogs basketball team represented South Carolina State University during the 1997–98 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 conference tournament title, defeating regular season champion Coppin State, and received an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. As the No. 15 seed in the Southeast region, S.C. State lost to No. 2 seed and eventual National champion Kentucky 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 (16–2 MEAC). Roster 1997 South Carolina State Bulldogs y Roderick Blakney 12 G 6 1 180 Sr y Hartsville, South Carolina Cy Alexander Schedule 1997-98 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings 1997 yes yes |- !colspan=9 style=South Carolina State Bulldogs| Regular season Dec 1, 1997 yes yes Duke 1 Cameron Indoor Stadium Durham, North Carolina 40–98 0–2 Dec 20, 1997 yes yes 1997 men NC State Wolfpack NC State Reynolds Coliseum Raleigh, North Carolina 67–68 1–3 Dec 23, 1997 yes yes South Carolina 10 Carolina Coliseum Columbia, South Carolina 85–90 1–4 Dec 28, 1997 yes yes Clemson 21 Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, South Carolina 60–84 1–5 |- !colspan=9 style=South Carolina State Bulldogs| MEAC tournament Mar 4, 1998 yes yes 1997 men North Carolina A&T Aggies North Carolina A&T Richmond Coliseum Richmond, Virginia Quarterfinals 64–58 20–7 Mar 6, 1998 yes yes 1997 men Morgan State Bears Morgan State Richmond Coliseum Richmond, Virginia Semifinals 82–69 21–7 Mar 7, 1998 yes yes 1997 men Coppin State Eagles Coppin State Richmond Coliseum Richmond, Virginia Championship game 66–61 22–7 |- !colspan=9 style=South Carolina State Bulldogs| NCAA tournament Mar 13, 1998 yes yes 15 SE Kentucky 5 2 SE Georgia Dome Atlanta, Georgia First round 67–82 22–8 AP Poll Eastern Time SE Southeast 1997-98 South Carolina State Bulldogs Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/south-carolina-state/1998-schedule.html Sports Reference March 4, 2023 References Category:South Carolina State Bulldogs basketball seasons South Carolina State South Carolina State South Carolina State South Carolina State