Feb. 3, 2014
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Freshman Hakeem Baxter (Philadelphia, Pa.) picked up a pair of men's basketball awards on Monday as the guard was named the College Sports Madness MEAC Player of the Week, before the conference selected him as the MEAC Rookie of the Week. Baxter now has five awards on the season, including a trio of MEAC Rookie of the Week distinctions and Lindy's Sports Preseason Newcomer of the Year.
Baxter was the difference in UMES' 67-60 victory over North Carolina A&T on Saturday. The freshman tallied 26 points and was 12-of-13 from the free-throw line. He scored four of the Hawk's final six points, shot 6-of-11 from the field (52-percent) and had two assists. Baxter now has four 20-plus point games on the season and is 4-for-9 from long-range in the past five games. His play has been consistent all season and his ability to slash to the hoop has allowed UMES to spread its offense.
Baxter was named MEAC Rookie of the Week on Nov. 25 and Dec. 9. His Lindy's Sports MEAC Newcomer of the Year laurel came in Oct. He has the second most MEAC Rookie of the Week awards of any player in the conference this year. The Philadelphia product is also the only Hawk to secure a College Sports Madness honor this regular season.
North Carolina Central's Jeremy Ingram was named MEAC Player of the Week, while Du-Vaughn Maxwell claimed MEAC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
UMES looks to continue its winning ways today, Feb. 3, when the men host North Carolina Central at the William P. Hytche Athletic Center at 7:30 p.m. NCCU holds an 18-16 advantage in the history of the series.
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