Norfolk, VA (Sports Network) - Deven Williams poured in a career-high 26
points as the Savannah State Tigers dismissed the Maryland-Eastern Shore
Hawks, 59-44, in the opening round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Tournament at Norfolk Scope Arena.
Williams shot 10-of-13 from the floor, including 6-of-7 from 3-point range for
fourth-seeded Savannah State (19-13), which shot 51.1 percent from the field
in the 15-point triumph. Preston Blackman added 12 points, while Rashad Hassan
put up 10 points.
Troy Snyder led the way with nine points, five rebounds and four assists for
13th-seeded UMES (2-26).
Savannah State will take on the winner of South Carolina State/Morgan State in
Thursday's quarterfinal round.
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