The Bulldogs finished the 2016 – 17 season 11 – 20 , 7 – 9 in MEAC play to finish in a three-way tie for seventh place . They defeated Florida A&M in the MEAC Tournament before losing in the quarterfinals to Norfolk State
MEAC Tournament
2017 MEAC Men's Basketball Tournament
2017–18 South Carolina State Bulldogs basketball team