Preview: Maryland-Eastern Shore at Morgan State

BALTIMORE (Interstat) — A surging Maryland-Eastern Shore squad visits a struggling Morgan State team in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference women’s basketball matchup Saturday at Hill Field House.

The Hawks (13-11) enter on a positive note, coming off a 73-53 road victory at South Carolina State on Wednesday. Guard Kalise Hill led the way with 13 points and four assists, continuing her steady play. Over her last five games, Hill is averaging 9.6 points and 3.2 assists, providing critical backcourt stability for a team that has won four of its last six contests.

Conversely, the Bears (3-20) are mired in a four-game losing streak, most recently a 69-45 defeat at Coppin State on Jan. 31. Forward Kailyn Nash has been a bright spot, nearly posting a double-double in that loss with nine points and nine rebounds. Nash has averaged 10.6 points and 6.8 rebounds over her last five outings.

The season series favors the Hawks, who defeated Morgan State 68-61 on Jan. 3 in Princess Anne. In that game, Maryland-Eastern Shore used a balanced attack to secure the conference win.

This contest presents a stark contrast in trajectories. Maryland-Eastern Shore, sitting above .500, is building momentum for the MEAC tournament. Morgan State, which has lost 12 of its last 13 games, is searching for answers and a rare conference victory to build upon. Containing Hill will be a primary focus for the Bears’ defense, while the Hawks must account for Nash’s interior presence.

Tip-off is set for Saturday afternoon in Baltimore. The Hawks will look to complete the regular-season sweep, while the Bears aim to defend their home court and halt their skid.