Morgan State Bears Suffer Defeat to Eastern Shore Hawks in MEAC Tournament

The Morgan State Bears faced the Eastern Shore Hawks in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament and unfortunately, lost 86-78. The defeat marks the end of the season for the Bears, who had high hopes for a strong tournament run.

The Game

From the start of the game, the Eastern Shore Hawks were in control. With their quick and calculated plays, they outscored the Bears in the first half by a score of 45-33. The Bears were unable to catch up to the Hawks in the second half and ultimately lost by 8 points.

The Bears did put up an impressive fight, however. Junior forward Troy Baxter Jr. led the team with 19 points, while senior guard Sherwyn Devonish-Prince Jr. added 18 points. Despite their efforts, the Hawks were too strong of a team for the Bears to handle.

MEAC Tournament Results

The defeat to the Hawks ends the Bears’ season with a final record of 12-11. Although they had a few bumps in the road this season, the Bears showed great promise and had several impressive wins throughout their campaign.

As for the Hawks, they advance to the quarterfinals of the MEAC Tournament where they will face the 1st seeded Norfolk State Spartans.

What’s Next for the Bears?

Although the season may be over for the Bears, there is still a lot of potential for this team. With many talented players returning next season, they have the ability to come back stronger and make a bigger push in the MEAC Tournament.

But for now, the Bears will take some time off to rest and prepare for their next season.

Summary

The Morgan State Bears suffered an unfortunate defeat to the Eastern Shore Hawks in the MEAC Tournament, marking the end of their season. Despite an impressive effort by the Bears, the Hawks outscored them and ultimately won the game by a score of 86-78. Although the season may be over, the Bears have great potential for their next season with many talented players returning to the team. #SPORT