TOWSON, Md. - Despite a strong second half led by UMES's freshmen, the Lady Hawks fell to Towson 58-45 on the road.  Jessica Long, Shawnee Sweeney and Porsha Barr, three UMES freshmen, were the three leaders in scoring for the team.

UMES (2-6) and Towson (8-2) began the game slow as the two teams registered just four baskets apiece through the first 12 minutes of play.

The Hawks were led in the game by Long, who tallied a team-high and personal career high 11 points and five steals. Sweeney and Barr each scored nine points, with the latter adding seven rebounds.

Tanisha McTiller led the Tigers with 14 points, adding four rebounds.  Krystal Parnell added 11 points while Nyree Williams had five points and ten rebounds.

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