PRINCESS ANNE, Maryland -

University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Forward Bakari Copeland has been named Madness MEAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for his exceptional performance during the past week's action. College Sports Madness identifies the players who have had the greatest impact to their team from each conference and on a national basis each Monday.

Copeland (Decatur, Georgia) had 29 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists in a triple overtime win against North Carolina A&T and then put up 17 points, two rebounds and an assist in a win at Delaware State.

Eastern Shore will host Morgan State on Thursday at the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. It is a senior night double dip and the men's game will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Games can be heard locally on Fox Sports Radio 960 AM WTGM or on www.EasternShoreHawks.com. Will DeBoer and David Byrd will have the call Thursday from Hytche Center on The Shore Sports Network.

Season tickets for the 2016-2017 season are still on sale starting at just $125, for all men's and women's home games. Did you know that a purchasing a season ticket helps all sports at Maryland Eastern Shore, not just basketball? To purchase season tickets, click here. For more information about the 1ticKet Drive, log on to the web at easternshorehawks.com or call 410-651-6499. It's time to show your #HawkPride!