Nov. 10, 2005
Box Score
PRINCESS ANNE, MD - The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Fighting Hawks defeated the Davis & Elkins Senators Thursday night, 82-68, in their season opening exhibition game.
The Fighting Hawks (1-0) were led by three players in double-figures. Senior Tim Parham (Chicago, Ill.) had a game high 22 points to go along with eight rebounds. Jesse Brooks (Severn, Md.) added 16 points and six assists, while Ed Tyson (Baltimore, Md.) chipped in with 13 points. Antonio McMillion (Randallstown, Md.) and Art Valentine (New York, N.Y.) finished with eight points each.
Jelani Jackson led the Senators (0-1) with a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds. Brett Rector finished with 16 points, while Bobby Alexander finished with 12.
UMES, who went on a 15-4 run to open the game, held Davis & Elkins to 40% shooting from the field. The maroon and gray forced 16 turnovers and took 15 more attempts from the charity stripe than the visiting Senators.
The Fighting Hawks open their season on the road on Nov. 14, traveling to Iowa to face the host Hawkeyes in the opening round of the Guardian's Classic. UMES plays their home opener on Friday, Nov. 25, facing off against Nicholls State in a 4 p.m. contest.
