FROSTBURG, Md. – An early second-half surge proved too much for Frostburg State as it dropped its Capital Athletic Conference opener to Mary Washington, 75-48, Wednesday evening.

Box Score

The Eagles (5-1, 1-0 CAC) shot 51.9 percent from the field in the first half and held a nine-point cushion at the break, 35-29. However, it was a 15-3 run early in the second half that built the UMW lead to 19 points (52-33) with 13:56 showing on the clock. Mary Washington slowly pushed its lead to 30 (75-45) with just 1:38 left before winning by 27.

Frostburg (0-6, 0-1) trailed by as many as 14 points in the opening half, but was able to cut the deficit to seven, 37-30, less than three minutes into the second half.

The Bobcats shot just 28.6 percent (18-of-63) from the floor and scored a season-low 48 points in the loss. Junior Tyler Campbell was the lone Bobcat starter in double figures with 11 points and six rebounds. Sophomore Royce Hunsberger came off the bench to add 10 points and six boards.

Dylan Farinet scored a game-high 24 points to lead three UMW starters in double figures. John Yoxthimer led both teams with 10 rebounds as the Eagles outrebounded Frostburg 49-36.

FSU returns to action this Saturday when it hosts Wesley 3:00 pm.