Feb. 6, 2008

Final Stats

SALISBURY, NC- The Elizabeth City State Vikings extended their win streak to nine games with a 97-85 win over Livingstone College Tuesday night at New Trent Gymnasium.

Anthony Hilliard led all scorers with 29 points followed by Olajuwon Johnson with 17 points. Brian West and Lansen Leach rounded out the double figure scorers with 16 and 14 points.

The Vikings tied a season low with only nine turnovers and matched a season high in scoring with the team's 97 point output. Most impressive was their season best shooting percentage from both the field overall at 56% (32-57) and from behind the three-point arc at 70% (7-10).

The Vikings controlled most of the second half, leading by as many at 15 with 11:36 remaining.

Travis Young topped the Blue Bears (10-11, CIAA 5-9) with the game's only double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds.

ECSU (16-4, CIAA 10-3) will return to the court on Saturday, February 9 as they take on Saint Paul's College. Game time is slated for 7:30pm. For more information on ECSU Athletics, visit www.ecsuvikings.com.