BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Alfred Worrell scored 24 points and Marland Harris added 17 points and 11 rebounds as Morgan State defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore 79-71 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Hill Field House.

The Bears, who improved to 10-13, never trailed after halftime, using a 40-point second half to pull away. Morgan State capitalized on transition, outscoring the Hawks 26-16 on fast breaks.

Michael Teal and Dorion Staples each scored 16 points for Maryland-Eastern Shore, which fell to 8-17. Zion Obanla contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.

Morgan State shot 45.8% from the field and made 20 of 25 free throws. The Hawks shot just 39.7% overall and 3 of 17 from three-point range. An announced crowd of 1,288 attended.