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Nov. 15, 2007
Princess Anne, Md. - Junior Ed Tyson (Baltimore, Md./Walbrook H.S.) scored a game-high 20 points and freshman Denzel Jackson (Philadelphia, Pa./Lincoln H.S.) added seven and 10 rebounds including a key free throw to give the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) their first win of the season over Stony Brook University 53-52 on Thursday night at the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. "It's a big win to start the season at home," said Interim Head Coach Meredith Smith. "Winning is the greatest feeling in the world and it is more special tonight winning the home opener." The Seawolves led by as many as 11 points in the second half and were up 49-44 with 1:57 remaining in the game but a Tyson three-pointer ignited a rally that saw the Hawks lock down on the defensive end. "Defense is determination, hard work, and intensity," said Smith. UMES (1-1) forced three turnovers in the final minute and a half, including two steals by Jackson. He made a pair of free throws with 1:02 left in the game that would cut the lead to 50-49. "Tonight our defense forced turnovers," said Smith. "It is our key to success. Defense will carry you through the season. All our guys played well defensively tonight." Stony Brook (0-1) turned the ball over on the ensuing play and would foul freshman Josh Bright (Salisbury, Md./Morgan State University) sending him to the line. After making both attempts, the Seawolves would answer right back with a lay-in by Nick Carter to give them a 52-51 lead with 18 seconds left. A Seawolves foul sent Tyson to the line where he made one of two free throws to tie the game at 52 all. Jackson would send the crowd into a frenzy as he stole the ball at mid-court with just six seconds left and was fouled. "I had the opportunity to take a lot of key free throws in high school," said Jackson. "So I thought to myself that I've done it before and now I have to do it again." Jackson would follow through making the first attempt. His second attempt bounced off the rim and the Seawolves would push it up for one last attempt but the Hawks defense did not let them get off a shot in time. "The young men showed poise and intensity," said Smith. "I don't think our opponent expected the intensity level." The Seawolves out rebounded the Hawks (36 to 34), out scored them in the paint (14 to 6), and out shot them from the floor (41.7 percent to 33.3 percent). They were led by Michael Tyree who finished with 13 points. Chris Martin and Nick Carter each added nine. For the Hawks, they were able to get to the free throw line more than their opponent (24-15) and shot better from the outside as they finished 42.9 percent from beyond the arc. Stony Brook shot just 27.3 percent from three-point range. A lineup change for UMES saw three freshmen start the game and contribute with 23 points and 14 rebounds. Marc Davis (Baltimore, Md./Walbrook H.S.) and Ishmawiyl McFadden (Philadelphia, Pa./Simon Gratz H.S.) added nine and seven respectively behind Jackson's aforementioned seven. Bright finished with nine points off the bench. "We started shaky, but we got it together," said Jackson. "It's great to get a win in the home opener. It feels wonderful and it's good to give the students and fans something to cheer for." UMES will now travel to Peoria, Ill. to play Bradley on Sunday, November 18. The game starts at 3:05 E.T. and can be heard on WTGM-AM 960 The Team or live on the internet at www.umeshawks.com.
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