Delaware State recorded its fourth straight win in dramatic trend, handing MEAC rival UMES a 67-63 extra time loss at Memorial Corridor on Saturday night. Delaware State went into halftime with a 35-18 lead, however UMES fought again to tie issues up on the finish of regulation. The Hawks couldn’t end the job although, as they had been outscored 11-7 in extra time.
Martaz Robinson led the scoring for Delaware State with 24 factors, whereas Deywilk Tavarez added one other 19. The Hornets’ skill to generate alternatives on the charity stripe was essential to their success. They drew 29 private fouls on the protection, which led to 21 factors (57% capturing) from the free-throw line. They had been capable of overcome occasional capturing woes within the victory, as they scored simply 0.9 factors per possession on 47% true capturing.
Troy Hupstead recorded 27 factors and 9 rebounds, and Devon Ellis contributed one other 11 factors to tempo UMES. As a crew, the Hawks had some offensive struggles, scoring simply 0.86 factors per possession on 37% capturing from the sector. It was a forgettable sport from three-point vary because the crew collectively shot 5-of-25 from deep.
KEY METRICS
Delaware State scored a season-low 21 second-half factors
UMES recorded assists on a season-low 36% of made area targets
The sport had seven lead adjustments and 7 ties
Del State’s win is a superb begin to its season sequence with the Hawks. Subsequent, the Hornets will face struggling MEAC opponent South Carolina State on Jan. 27 at Memorial Corridor. UMES’s latest struggles continued with its loss this night. It doesn’t get any simpler within the Hawks’ subsequent sport on Jan. 22. They may face a Queens (NY) crew that has been spectacular currently.
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