RALEIGH, NC --Jamari Roberts collected a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Shaw men's basketball team over the Livingstone Blue Bears 70-63 at home Saturday.

The Bears (9-7, 5-3) had two players score in double figures, led by Dj Thomas, who had 19 points and three steals. Roberts added a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds and Kj West added eight points, seven rebounds and three steals.

Led by Roberts' four offensive rebounds, Shaw did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 18 boards that resulted in 10 second chance points.

Shaw did a great job disrupting Livingstone shots in the contest, coming away with five blocks. Roberts' three rejections led the way individually for the Bears.

How It Happened

After jumping out to an 11-10 advantage, Shaw went on a 5-0 run with 13:06 left in the first half to increase its lead to 16-10. The Bears then surrendered that lead and entered halftime down 28-24.

After intermission, Shaw managed to gain control and had a 36-35 lead before going on a 7-0 run, finished off by Ahmil Flowers' three, to grow the lead to 43-35 with 13:05 to go in the contest. The Blue Bears narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Bears still cruised the rest of the way icing the game at the free throw line for the 70-63 win. Shaw capitalized on eight Livingstone turnovers in the period, collecting 12 points off those turnovers.

Game Notes

» Jamari Roberts notched a double-double for the Bears with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
» The Bears held the Blue Bears to only 32.8 percent shooting from the field.
» Shaw had a 48-42 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Shaw defense forced 18 turnovers.
» The Bears were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording five blocks as a team.
» Shaw cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 18 offensive boards in the game.
» Dj Thomas led the Bears with a game-high 19 points.
» Shaw got a game-high 13 rebounds from Jamari Roberts.

Up Next

Shaw takes the trip to Winston-Salem, NC Wednesday night January 24 to face the WSSU Rams. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 pm inside the C.E. Gaines Center