Dec. 19, 2005

PRINCESS ANNE, MD. - UMES freshman Ed Tyson (Baltimore, Md.) was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week on Monday, December 19. Senior Tim Parham (Chicago, Ill.) was also noted as one of the leagues top performers.

Tyson was one of three players in double-digits for the Hawks in a loss to #15 George Washington on Saturday, December 17. The guard from Baltimore, Md. picked apart the GW defense as he made his way to the free throw line 10 times (career-high), going 9-of-10 (career-high FTM) to finish with 12 points. This was his fifth double-digit scoring game of the season and his third highest scoring output. Tyson also compiled four rebounds, two assists and one steal.

Also earning recognition as one of the conference's top performers last week was senior Tim Parham who scored a game-high 21 points, along with nine rebounds in the loss to #15 George Washington. This was his fourth 20-point game of the season.

This is the second honor for the Hawks this week. UMES senior Toni Kennedy (Baltimore, Md.) was named MEAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week for her efforts in the Lady Hawks' triple overtime loss to Bucknell last Saturday.

The Fighting Hawks return to action on Tuesday, December 20 when they travel to Rhode Island to face Brown. Tip off is slated for 7 p.m.