Rodney Stokes News

Andre Williamson sank a free throw with 18 seconds remaining in overtime to lift Appalachian State to a 93-92 win over Morgan State on Saturday night.

Samardo Samuels scored 23 points to go with 12 rebounds and No. 20 Louisville held off Morgan State 90-81 on Sunday.

Reggie Holmes scored a career-high 30 points and Morgan State beat East Tennessee State 72-61 on Thursday night.

With UMBC leading by 18 points early in the second half, Morgan State 's Reggie Holmes simply decided it was time for him to take over the game and spoil the Retrievers' season opener.

OUTLOOK: From start to finish last season the Morgan State Bears were the top team in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, reeling off 13 league wins, while also claiming the MEAC Tournament title and earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

SCOUTING THE NEWCOMERS: Coach Todd Bozeman expects Danny Smith, a Baltimore native, to take over at point guard.

Why they'll make it : Senior guard Reggie Holmes is simply the best returning player in the MEAC.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 20 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: scored a game-high 28 points and hauled down 13 rebounds to earn a double-double, while brother added 18 points and Willie Warren finished with 16 points to guide second-ranked Oklahoma to an 82-54 victory over No.