Dec. 31, 2008

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - University of Maryland Eastern Shore freshman Keishawn Mayes (Warrenton, N.C.) was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced Tuesday.

Mayes had 14 rebounds, four steals and two blocks in a 66-56 loss at Old Dominion on Dec. 22. The center/forward scored 14 points on 4-of-6 shooting from 3-point range, adding two more from the foul line for his first career double-double.

Junior forward Neal Pitt (Fort Washington, Md.) was also cited by the conference for his play against the Monarchs, garnering an Other Top Performer nod. He tallied a game-high 19 points to go along with four boards and two steals.

UMES (1-7) is at Nebraska on Sat., Jan. 3 at 3 p.m., before traveling to No. 4 Oklahoma Mon., Jan. 5 for a 7 p.m. tip.