PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Men’s Basketball team defeated the Cheyney Wolves 81-55 in a Homecoming game Saturday. The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks improved to 1-2 overall and remained 0-0 in the MEAC, with Bobby Gardner leading the way with 29 points, six assists, five steals and four rebounds.
Maryland Eastern Shore Builds Halftime Advantage
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Men’s Basketball used a 12-0 scoring run to establish a double-digit lead before halftime. Gardner scored 13 first-half points, while Saadiq Moore added 10 as the Hawks took a 37-24 advantage into the break.
Maryland Eastern Shore shot more than 50% from the field in the second half and created additional separation with another 12-0 run midway through the period. The Hawks led by as many as 26 points before completing the 81-55 victory.
Bobby Gardner Leads Four Hawks in Double Figures
Gardner recorded the game-high 29 points to lead Maryland Eastern Shore. Moore finished with 18 points and six assists, while Isaiah Griffin scored 16 points for his third consecutive game with double-digit scoring.
Alvin Cole added 12 points for the Hawks. Amare Curtis led Cheyney with 15 points, while S.J. Hutchinson and Treshawn Cody each scored 10 points.
Maryland Eastern Shore Controls Key Statistical Areas
The Hawks held a 26-14 advantage in points scored off turnovers. Maryland Eastern Shore also led in second-chance points 20-4 and bench points 32-18.
Maryland Eastern Shore made 29 of 63 field-goal attempts and connected on 10 of 23 three-point attempts. The Hawks carried their 13-point halftime lead into a decisive Homecoming victory over the Cheyney Wolves.
What Comes Next for Maryland Eastern Shore Men’s Basketball
The Hawks are scheduled to play at Boston College on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The game will be Maryland Eastern Shore’s next contest following the Homecoming victory.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Maryland Eastern Shore combined Bobby Gardner’s all-around performance with strong second-half shooting to pull away from Cheyney. The Hawks also created advantages in points off turnovers, second-chance points and bench scoring.
Gardner led the scoring effort, while Saadiq Moore, Isaiah Griffin and Alvin Cole also reached double figures. Maryland Eastern Shore will next face Boston College on the road.
Source: Original report
