Jan. 6, 2009

Final Stats

RALEIGH, NC- Trent Bivens scored a career and game high 23 points, 14 of which came in the second half, as the Elizabeth City State Vikings squeaked out a 74-68 win over Shaw University Tuesday night at Spaulding Gymnasium.

The Bears (3-9, CIAA 1-4) seemingly could not miss in the second half, shooting a scorching 52% from the field. With 2:32 left in the game Shaw held a 68-63 advantage after a layup by Rodney Callwood. Luckily for the Vikings that would be the final time the Bears would score from either the field or the charity stripe. Beginning with a free throw by Jamal Rouse and a subsequent Mel Johnson three-pointer, the Vikings closed the game on an 11-0 run to secure the victory.

The Bears and Vikings were knotted at 34 points at the intermission.

Raheem Smith paced Shaw with 18 points.

The Vikings will return home on Saturday, January 10thas they will play host to Virginia State University. Game time is schedule for 7:30pm. For more information on ECSU Athletics, visit www.ecsuvikings.com.