Dover, Del. (Feb. 290, 2010) --- Erin Hawkins nailed a three-point shot with 4.2 seconds left to lift Morgan State to a 53-52 win over Delaware State in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) women's basketball this afternoon.

After a timeout with 2.9 seconds left, Delaware State's Cortney Crockett missed a hurried three-point attempt as time expired.

Morgan State won its third in a row to improve to 14-11 overall and 9-3 in the MEAC, while the Lady Hornets dropped their second straight to fall to 5-21 and 3-10.

Delaware State trailed by as many as six in the second half, but pulled ahead, 52-50, on two free throws by Selena Galloway with 14.9 seconds left in the game. On the ensuing possession, Morgan State nearly committed a turnover in the backcourt before getting the ball to Hawkins, who launched the game-winning shot from the right wing in front of her team's bench.

The Lady Hornets dominated much of the first half before Morgan State rallied to lead at the break.

Delaware State opened up a 23-12 lead on a jumper by Tonya Clark with 6:28 left in the first half. Morgan State outscored DSU 14-2 during the remainder of the half to take a 26-25 lead at the midway point.

The Lady Bears held their biggest second half lead, 39-33, after two free throws by Georgian Williams with 9:39 left to play.

Delaware State was 22-of-65 from the field (33.8%), but failed to connect on six three-point attempts. Morgan State connected on 18-of-45 shots from the floor (40%), including 3-of-7 from beyond the arc.

MSU's Corin Adams led all players with 14 points, while Brittany Dodson added 11 for the Lady Bears.

Delaware State was led by Kianna D'Oliveira's career-high 13 points. Alexis Abraham had 10 for the Lady Hornets. DSU's Brittany Washington pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds, her fourth straight contest with double-figures on the boards.

The Lady Hornets will host Coppin State in their next game this Monday (5:30 p.m.), while Morgan State will visit Maryland-Eastern Shore that evening.