PRINCESS ANN, Md. (AP)—Neal Pitt scored 19 points and had 14 rebounds to lead Maryland Eastern Shore past Winston-Salem State 69-66 on Saturday.
Jamie Boyer scored all of his 14 points in the first half for Maryland-Eastern Shore (2-9). Gary Lee added 11 points and Keishawn Mayes had 10 for the Hawks.
Winston-Salem State (4-9) shot 65 percent in the second half and took its first lead of the game, 60-59, with 2:42 remaining. But the Rams were held without a field goal over the next 2:37 and escaped with the win.
Maryland-Eastern Shore outrebounded the Rams 38-31, but was just 6 of 20 from 3-point range.
Brian Fisher led the Rams with 24 points and Jamal Durham chipped in 10.
The Hawks survived 36 percent shooting in the second half in the win.
Updated Saturday, Jan 10, 2009
