Monday, February 8, 2010

No. 20 Morgan State bury FAMU Rattlers behind Holmes, Jackson

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference leading scorer, Reggie Holmes, MSU Bears.

BALTIMORE, Md. – Reggie Holmes and freshman DeWayne Jackson scored 25 points apiece and Morgan State (No. 20 in Mid-Major Top 25 Poll) extended its winning streak with a lopsided victory by routing Florida A&M 94-68 on Sunday at Hill Field House. Holmes, who entered the contest ranked No. 5 among the nation’s leading scorers, poured in 17 of his game-high 25 points in the second half.

Kevin Thompson, who entered tonight’s game ranked No. 4 in the nation in rebounding, collected his 15th double-double of the season by posting 14 points and a game-high 12 rebounds to go along with two blocked shots. Sean Thomas added a career-high 11 assists. Morgan State, who improved to 17-7 overall and 9-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, shot 54.8 percent overall and 58.6 percent during the second half, using a big surge in the second half to extend their lead to as many as 33 points and claim their sixth home win of the season.

Travis Wallace had 14 points to lead Florida A&M (6-17, 2-7) who fell to the Bears for the third consecutive time. Christopher Walker chipped in 12 points and Yannick Crowder finished with 11 points for the Rattlers.

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