ELIZABETH CITY, NC -- Amare Wimbush collected a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Bowie State men's basketball team over the Elizabeth City State Vikings (6-14, 3-7 CIAA, 1-2 North) 84-72 on the road Saturday inside the R.L. Vaughan Center in a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Northern Divsion contest.
The win was the first division victory for the Bulldogs this season as the win also snapped a six-game losing skid for the Bulldogs who picked up its second conference win on the season.
In addition to Wimbush's double-double, the Bulldogs (7-14, 2-8 CIAA, 1-2 North) were led by Caleb Johnson, who totaled 17 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three steals, and by Joel Webb, who added 18 points and eight rebounds.
BSU grabbed 38 rebounds in Saturday's game compared to Elizabeth City State's 28, led by Wimbush's 10 boards. The Bulldogs also put in work on the offensive glass, turning 15 rebounds into 15 second chance points. Bowie State took care of business in the paint, recording 28 of its 46 points in the lane while defensely, BSU held the Vikings shooters to only 40-percent from the field.
How It Happened
After jumping out to a 9-8 advantage, BSU went on a 7-0 run with 16:44 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Webb, to increase its lead to 16-8. The Bulldogs then added five points to that lead by the end of the period and entered halftime with a 38-25 advantage. Bowie State capitalized on seven Elizabeth City State turnovers in the period, turning them into 10 points on the other end of the floor.
BSU kept its lead intact before going on a 6-0 run, finished off by Johnson's layup, to grow the lead to 68-56 with 6:27 to go in the contest. The Bulldogs held onto that lead for the rest of the game for the 84-72 win.
Game Notes
» Wimbush notched a double-double for the Bulldogs with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
» The Bulldogs held the Vikings to only 40-percent shooting from the field.
» BSU never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
» Bowie State tallied 18 total assists in the game.
» The Bulldogs had a 38-28 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Bowie State defense forced 14 turnovers.
» BSU cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 15 offensive boards in the game.
» Webb led the Bulldogs with a game-high 18 points.
» Bowie State got a game-high 10 rebounds from Wimbush.
Up Next
Bowie State will return to A.C. Jordan Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31 when the Bulldogs host Virginia State in a CIAA divisional matchup. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m.
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