Dover, Del, (Nov. 10m 2022) --- Delaware State posted its highest point total in more than nine years with a 104-67 victory over Immaculata in the Hornets' home opener at Bayhealth Court in Memorial Hall this evening.
The point total was the most by the Hornets since a 107-48 victory over Cairn on Nov. 9, 2013.
Delaware State newcomer Brandon Stone (sr.), a transfer from Robert Morris (Pa.), scored a game-high 25 points on 11-for-15 shooting from the field, including two-of-four on three-point shots. He also led all players with nine rebounds in the contest.
Khyrie Staten (so.) set a career-high for the second straight game, tallying 21 points on seven field goals, including three three-pointers (3-7), and perfect shooting on four free throws for the Hornets. Staten also recorded six assists and four steals, also career highs.
Newcomer Jevin Muniz (fr.) was five-for-seven from the field, including two-of-three on three-point attempts in a 12-point performance for Delaware State, while Corey Perkins (so.) came off the bench to match his career-high with 10 assists. Perkins also tied his career best with five steals, while chipping in six points.
The Hornets broke open a close game with a late first half run to lead 47-29 at the break, and outscored the Mighty Macs 57-38 in the second half. Delaware State shot 60.5% from the field in the final 20 minutes, making good on 23 of their 38 second half shots.  
The Hornets turned 30 Immaculata turnovers into 35 points, while outscoring the Macs 52-24 in the paint and 20-6 on fast break points.
Jalen Flowers came off the bench to lead Immaculata with 12 points, while John Proctor added 11.
The Hornets (1-1) will return to action on Monday (Nov. 14) against No. 16/17 Villanova. Game time is set for 7:00 at VU's Finneran Pavilion.