The Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University fell in defeat to the visiting Broncos of Fayetteville State University by a score of 61-54. The Broncos connected on seven long balls en route to their first victory over JCSU in Brayboy Gymnasium since the 1996-97 season. Though the Broncos only shot 18% from long ball range in the first half, they turned up the heat in the second half nailing 4-of-8 shots.

Both teams shot 36% from the field, but JCSU shot a dismal 5% from beyond the arc. Free-throws were also a low point for the gold and blue as they only hit 9-of-17 shots from the charity stripe.

Freshman Jerry Hollis (Charlotte, NC) led all JCSU scorers with 14 points. He also had five rebounds. Newcomer Ryan Scott (Reston, VA) continued his double-digit scoring ways with 13 points and two blocks. Maurice Hooper (Reidsville, NC) rounds out the double-digit scorers with 11 points.

Fayetteville State was paced by Zeke Mayes’ 16 points and nine rebounds. Billy McDade contributed 11 points in the victory.

The win improves Fayetteville State’s record to 7-7, 3-3 in the conference and a perfect 2-0 in the division. The loss drops the Bulls to 5-5 overall, 3-3 in league play and 0-1 in the western division.

Next up will be the Bulldogs of Bowie State University on Thursday, January 18, 2007. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 pm in Brayboy Gymnasium.