Bears Run Out of Time
Against S.C. State
January 4, 2003
BALTIMORE, MD The last time Morgan State matched-up with
South Carolina State the Bears were defeated in overtime. Tonight
it happened again.
Thurman Zimmerman poured in 22 of his game-high 24 points in
the second half, including crucial baskets down the stretch, as
South Carolina State beat Morgan State, 81-79, in overtime Saturday
at MSU’s Hill Field House.
Zimmerman was 8-for-12 from the floor and hit 6-for-8 on free
throws, scoring five of the Bulldogs’ last 8 points in overtime.
Morgan State (1-11, 0-2 MEAC) cut the lead to 80-79 on two free
throws by Cedrick Barrow (Sacramento, CA/Jesuit) with 1:39 remaining
in overtime. The Bears ended up having a shot to win the game
when junior Nile Patrick (Philadelphia, PA/Fels) rebounded a missed
jumper by Dustin Braddick with 36 seconds left. With the game
on the line Barrow penetrated SCSU’s defense and found standout
shooter Randy Dukes (Philadelphia, PA/Northeast) on the wing for
a good look at a three-pointer. Duke’s shot rimmed out and
the Bulldogs escaped with the victory.
S.C. State (3-7, 1-0 MEAC) outscored the Bears 8-6 in overtime
and controlled the offensive glass for second chance shots. The
Bulldogs outrebounded MSU 39-30.
The Bears had four players score double-figures. Randy Dukes
and Sam Brand paced the Bears as they combined for 46 points.
Dukes finished with 24 points as he shot 10-for-22 from the field
and 4-for-10 from beyond the arc. Baltimore native Sam Brand scored
a season-high 22 points and knocked down 4-for-12 from three-point
territory. Cedrick Barrow finished with 11 points and Aaron Andrews
added 10 points with a game-high 8 rebounds.
Dustin Braddick, Moses Malone, and Charles Gilmore had 10 points
each and combined for 15 rebounds.
The Bears held a 41-33 lead at the intermission.
Morgan State will be back in action on Monday, January 4th when
they host North Carolina A&T University in MSU’s Hill
Field House. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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