It will be a battle between Mid-Eastern opponents when the Morgan State Bears (8-20) welcome the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (9-21) to Hill Field House. The game gets underway at 7:30 pm ET on Thursday, Mar. 3.
The Bears edged Coppin State 74-72 in their last game. Rasean Simpson played a key role, recording 16 points and 10 rebounds to notch his fourth double-double this season. The Hawks, meanwhile, are coming off a 74-65 win over Delaware State in their last outing. Derrico Peck stood out, posting 12 points, six rebounds, and two steals.
Dominique Elliott has been on fire over the last five games for the Hawks, averaging 19.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.6 steals.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Hawks won the first game 69-65. Devin Martin was a standout player in the game, producing 21 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block, and one three-pointer.
Notes
The Morgan State Bears average 69.2 possessions per game and .967 points per possession, while the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks earn fewer possessions (68.2) but more points per possession (.996).
Morgan State has an average effective field goal percentage of 43.1%. Maryland Eastern Shore is a losing 9-19 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
Morgan State ranks 63rd in offensive rebounding. Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 328th in defensive rebounding.
Morgan State has forced an average turnover percentage of 20.9% this season. Maryland Eastern Shore has an abysmal 5-16 record when its TO% is 20.9% or higher.
