ELIZABETH CITY, NC --The Shaw men's basketball team kept Elizabeth City State to just 19 percent from beyond the arc in a 4-for-21 shooting performance, but fell 71-65 to the Vikings on the road Tuesday.

The Bears (7-6, 3-2) had two players score in double figures, led by Ahmil Flowers, who had 15 points. Dj Thomas added 14 points and three steals and Trent McIntyre added four points and three steals.

The Shaw defense was a problem in Tuesday's game, forcing 16 Elizabeth City State turnovers while committing six. Those takeaways turned into 19 points on the other end of the floor. McIntyre's three steals led the way individually for the Bears.

How It Happened

After falling behind 10-9, Shaw went on a 7-0 run with 13:38 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Corey Rutherford, to take a 16-10 lead. The Bears then surrendered that lead and entered halftime down 37-30.

Elizabeth City State kept widening its lead after intermission, constructing a 53-45 advantage before Shaw went on a 5-0 run to shrink the deficit to 53-50 with 7:08 to go in the contest. Elizabeth City State responded and outscored the Bears the rest of the way, ending the game with a final score of 71-65. Shaw took care of business in the paint, recording 20 of its 35 points in the lane.

Game Notes

» The Bears shot well from three point range, knocking down five of 12 long range attempts.
» Shaw played solid perimeter defense, holding Elizabeth City State to 19 percent from beyond the arc on 21 attempts.
» The Shaw bench came alive by scoring 34 points to its scoring output.
» The Bears dominated the turnover battle, forcing 16 Elizabeth City State giveaways while committing only six.
» Ahmil Flowers led the Bears with a game-high 15 points.
» Shaw got a team-high six rebounds from Jamari Roberts.
 

Up Next

The Bears return home to Spaulding Gymnasium to close out CIAA cross-division play as they host Bowie State Saturday, January 13. Tipoff is slated for 2 PM. 

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