BOWIE STATE FALLS IN HEARTBREAKER AT HARLEM RENAISSANCE CLASSIC, 65–63

RIVERDALE, N.Y. — Bowie State went punch-for-punch on a national stage, but a last-second three-point play proved costly as the Bulldogs dropped a tough 65–63 decision to Saint Michael’s Saturday afternoon at Manhattan University’s Draddy Gymnasium during the HBCU Harlem Renaissance Classic.

The Bulldogs (0–5) controlled long stretches of the game, showcasing one of their most balanced efforts of the young season. Bowie State owned the paint with 26 interior points and grabbed early momentum behind the shot-making of Justin Morrisey and a late-half go-ahead triple from Charles Thomas III, taking a 35–33 lead into the locker room.

The second half turned into a heavyweight exchange—10 lead changes, defensive swings, and clutch buckets from both sides. Jaiden McGhee, who was electric all night, put BSU ahead 56–49 with 7:49 left, attacking the rim and keeping the Bulldogs explosive in transition. Thomas added another long-range bomb and key free throws down the stretch to keep Bowie State within range.

But the Purple Knights (1–3) clawed their way back with a 14–5 closing run. After back-to-back threes from Abdur-Rahman De Leon and a late and-one from Greg Kenney, Saint Michael’s trailed by just one entering the final moments.

With the score tied and only seconds remaining, Saint Michael’s freshman Quintin Floyd delivered the dagger—finishing a contested layup and converting the free throw with two seconds left. Bowie State drew up one last attempt out of a timeout, but Kenney swatted away the Bulldogs’ final look, sealing the narrow loss.

BOWIE STATE TOP PERFORMERS

Justin Morrisey
• 21 points
• 3–5 from three
• 5 rebounds

Jaiden McGhee
• 20 points
• 8–13 FG
• 6 rebounds

Charles Thomas III
• 11 points
• 2–6 from deep
• 3 rebounds

UP NEXT

The Bulldogs return home on Wednesday, Nov. 26, hosting Cheyney University at 1 p.m. inside A.C. Jordan Arena as they look to turn competitive play into the season’s first win.

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