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(BOWIE, Md.) Senior Curtis Massey (Upper Marlboro, MD, Largo, Dodge City CC) made the most of his final CIAA game inside Bowie State's A.C. Jordan Arena, scoring a game-high 20 points to go along with eight rebounds to lead the Bulldogs to a 75-62 win over Saint Paul's College. 

After knocking down fifty percent from the field in the first half on 14-of-28 shooting, Bowie State strolled into halftime with a 37-27 advantage. Even though The Saint Paul's College first half offensive sputtered in the first period with the Tigers shot 10-of-30 from the field (33 percent), the Saint Paul's defense forced Bowie State into 13 first period turnovers.

In the second half, the Tigers continued to apply pressure defense. Having been down by as many as 19 points in the second period, the Tigers consistently capitalized off of turnovers and second chances. Bowie State committed a total of 28 turnovers which resulted in 37 Saint Paul's points off those turnovers.

Bowie State (14-11, 10-7 CIAA and 5-2 in the East) increased their field goal shooting percentage in the second half, making 13-of-24 from the floor (54 percent).

Saint Paul's (6-18, 3-14 CIAA and 1-6 in the East) was led in scoring by Ricardo Pride with 17 points. Maurice Reevey and Bruce Royal added 11 and 10 points respectively for the SPC Tigers.

Juniors Duke Crews (Hampton, VA, Bethel, Univ. of Tennessee) and Corey Stevens (Glenarden, MD, Good Counsel) added 11 and 10 points respectively. Crews also added a game-high 11 rebounds and junior Cassin Diggs (Williamsport, PA, Williamsport, University of Pittsburgh) recorded his third double-double of the year, chipping in 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Bowie State travels to Elizabeth City (N.C.) State University next Tuesday, February 17th for a key CIAA Eastern Division game at 7:30 p.m.