| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOW | 28 | 38 | 66 |
| UMES | 36 | 42 | 78 |
Cheeseman's 17 points helps UMES past Howard 78-66
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. -- AJ Cheeseman had 17 points off the bench to lead Maryland Eastern Shore to a 78-66 win over Howard on Saturday in a Mid-Eastern Conference opener for both teams.
Ty Gibson had 14 points for Maryland Eastern Shore (2-14), which ended its four-game losing streak.
Da'Shawn Phillip, whose seven points per game entering the contest was second on the Hawks, shot just 14% (1 of 7).
Maryland Eastern Shore scored 42 points in the second half, a season high for the team.
Charles Williams had 21 points and six rebounds for the Bison (2-13). Khalil Robinson added 18 points. Wayne Bristol Jr. had 10 points and eight rebounds.
Maryland Eastern Shore matches up against NC A&T at home next Saturday. Howard faces Bethune-Cookman at home on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ernest Prevost
- Gerald Morrow
- Christopher Coccagna
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 6-9 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 6-9 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 4-11 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 1-12 |
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