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Callwood’s 38 Not Enough As Shaw Loses to Bowie State 77-66

(Bowie, MD) – Rodney Callwood (right) scored a career-high 38 points and collected 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough as Bowie State overpowered Shaw 77-66.

Callwood’s 38 came off of 12 for 21 from the floor and 14 for 17 at the free throw line. Bowie had four players in double figures, led by Duke Crews with 20.

The first half was closely contested throughout with three ties and six lead changes, but Shaw’s biggest lead was only one, while the Bulldogs twice held six-point leads, including the 32-26 halftime margin.

Shaw was plagued in the first by turnovers and foul trouble. The Bears turned the ball over 18 times in the first, allowing Bowie State 16 points off the miscues.

In addition, Shaw was whistled for 15 fouls, leading to 20 foul shots by the Bulldogs. BSU committed only nine fouls leading to seven Shaw free throws. Through the first, Callwood had 19 points.

Little changed in the second half for Shaw. Callwood continued to be the focus of the Shaw offense and Bowie’s depth and stringent defense kept the Bears from contesting the game.

The Bears committed only nine turnovers on the half, but Bowie State was even more efficient, scoring ten points off the miscues.

With 17:55 left in the game, Crews hit a jumper to give the Bulldogs their biggest lead of the game at 43-28. While Shaw cut into the lead – trimming it to six points with 3:23 remaining – they never made a serious run.

No other Bear hit double figures in scoring on the night. Darryl Johnson collected ten rebounds, and Brandon Simms led Shaw with four assists.

In addition to Crews’ 20, Armond Hill had a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Eric Vann had 16 points and Dominic Mulburn had ten. Corey Stevens led the Bulldogs with 10 assists.

The Bears continue their road trip in Salisbury, NC, on Thursday where they will face off against Livingstone College at 7:30 p.m. They return home Saturday, January 30, 2010 against Fayetteville State at 7:30 in C. C. Spaulding Gymnasium.

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January 25, 2010