Tuesday, January 3, 2012

ECSU Opens Up the New Year With Win Over Division I UMES

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina  -  Three Elizabeth City State University Lady Vikings notched double figures in a 62-55 victory over the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Monday evening at the RL Vaughan Center.

Jasmine Whitehurst led ECSU in scoring with 15 points while Shatara Jackson and Stephanie Harper chipped in with 14 points apiece.

The victory gives ECSU their second win this season over a Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) opponent. The Lady Vikings topped Norfolk State University in an exhibition 76-74 on November 7th in Elizabeth City.

The two teams exchanged two ties and two lead changes in the first half, the Hawks last lead coming via two free throws by Jessica Long at the 10:31 mark. DeAudra Brown's three-pointer on ECSU's ensuing possession gave the Lady Vikings a one point lead for good and they held a 26-23 advantage at the intermission.

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