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February 4, 2006

SU BEARS HOLD OFF ECSU VIKINGS 80-76

Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Bears snapped a two game slide with a 80-76 win over the Vikings of Elizabeth City State University in a CIAA Eastern Division match-up at Spaulding Gymnasium.  The win improved the Bears to 3-3 in the East and 5-16 overall, while the Vikings dropped to 3-3 and 8-10
 

In a game that saw eight lead changes, SU took the lead for good 60-59 on a Daniel Jackson free throw with 6:33 left in the game.  Robert Espinosa gave the Bears their biggest lead of the game 71-53 on a lay-up with 1:44 left, but it was Melvin Smith who sealed the victory at the line connecting on six of six free throws.

The Bears had four to finish in double figures led by Melvin Smith who finished with 19 points and eight rebounds.  Daniel Jackson finished with 17 points and nine rebounds, Robert Espinosa had a career high 16 points and James Rosebud 14.  The Bears won the rebounding battle 46-39.

Pacing the Vikings was Mitchell Moffatt 17 points, Devin Mooring 12 and Courtney Castro 11.

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