NCA&T Aggies scrap their way to victory over UMES Hawks

Photo: Aggies senior forward Jason Wills scored 10 points and had 10 rebounds against the UMES Hawks. The 6-6/208 starter is from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, St. John's Prep.

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – When December ended, the North Carolina A&T men’s basketball team possessed the toughest strength of schedule in the nation.

Head coach Jerry Eaves said his team is still playing like they’re playing the toughest schedule in the nation. Steven Rush scored 20 points and hit five 3-pointers, and Jason Wills added 10 points and 10 rebounds to lead N.C. A&T to a hard-fought 61-49 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore. Austin Ewing added 11 points and five rebounds. The win improved the Aggies to 7-9 overall and 2-2 in the conference.

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Thomas Coleman has been nearly perfect in conference play from the field. The 6-foot-9 freshman out of Louisville, Ky., is 12-for-17 from the floor, shooting 70.6 percent from the floor, while averaging 8.8 points and 7.0 rebounds.

Forward Jason Wills recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds Saturday afternoon. It marked the 11th time in his career he has recorded a double-double. He has had double-figure rebounds 14 times in his career.

The Aggies go on the road to face Delaware State on Monday. Delaware State head coach Greg Jackson has had the Aggies number whether it’s as the coach of N.C. Central or Delaware State. Jackson is 12-3 lifetime against North Carolina A&T.