The University of Maryland Eastern Shore women’s basketball team earned its first victory of the season Saturday, defeating the University of the District of Columbia, 90-52, in a Homecoming matchup at the Hytche Center in Princess Anne, Maryland. The Hawks improved to 1-1 on the season.
After falling behind 5-0, the Hawks responded with back-to-back baskets from Kaliya Perry and two 3-pointers from Makylah Moore. UMES led 20-15 after the first quarter and carried a 41-25 advantage into halftime after outscoring UDC 21-10 in the second quarter.
UMES Forces 33 Turnovers to Dominate UDC
UMES continued to pull away after halftime, outscoring UDC 23-14 in the third quarter and 26-13 in the fourth. The Hawks forced 33 turnovers and recorded 17 steals, converting those takeaways into 30 points.
Chasity Wilson and Makylah Moore led UMES with 13 points each. Jaida Cameron, Aliza Murray, and Kaliya Perry each scored 11 points, while Kalise Hill recorded six steals and four assists.
The Hawks received 60 points from their bench and held advantages in points in the paint, 46-20; points off turnovers, 30-2; and fast-break points, 18-4.
Next Up: UMES Women’s Basketball vs. Georgia Tech
UMES returns to the road on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. to face Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
UMES turned defensive pressure into a decisive Homecoming victory, forcing 33 turnovers, collecting 17 steals and scoring 30 points off turnovers while maintaining control through each quarter. Balanced scoring featured five Hawks reaching double figures and the bench contributing 60 points. UMES will carry its 1-1 record into its road matchup with Georgia Tech.
Source: Original report
