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
2023-24 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Norfolk State | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
North Carolina Central | 9-5 | 2 | 18-13 |
Howard | 9-5 | 2 | 18-17 |
South Carolina State | 9-5 | 2 | 14-18 |
Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 11-20 |
Delaware State | 6-8 | 5 | 15-19 |
Maryland-Eastern Shore | 4-10 | 7 | 9-20 |
Coppin State | 1-13 | 10 | 2-27 |