From: “Douglass O Newton” <donewton@umes.edu>
To: “Douglass O Newton” <donewton@umes.edu>
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 5:57:30 PM
Subject: HAWKS DETHRONE DUKES, 78-69
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: DOUG NEWTON
410-621-3352
DECEMBER 28, 2014
HAWKS DETHRONE DUKES, 78-69
Third road win vs. A-10 for UMES
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore men’s basketball team impressed once again with a 78-69 road victory at Duquesne on Sunday afternoon. UMES (7-8) put together a complete offensive performance, inside and out, on the way to their third win of the season against an Atlantic 10 opponent, all on the road.
The Hawks’ offense got off to a blistering start, leaping out to a first half lead with phenomenal three-point shooting. Devon Walker (Philadelphia, Pa.) led UMES with a scorching first half, shooting 5-of-6 from three-point line, including a four-point play. UMES led by 15 points after two free throws by Mike Myers (Camden, N.J.) with 3:21 before halftime, but the Hawks went on a scoring drought. Duquesne finished the half on an 8-0 run to cut the halftime deficit to seven points, 45-38. As a team, UMES shot 66.7% from the floor in the opening twenty minutes, and 8-of-11 from beyond the arc.
The incredible shooting in the first half forced Duquesne to make defensive adjustments, and UMES countered by changing their attack. The Du