DOVER, DE --Martaz Robinson totaled 11 rebounds and Alston Andrews added 10 more, and the Delaware State men's basketball team knocked off the 93-51 at home Saturday.

The Hornets (2-2) had four players score in double figures, led by Robert Smith, who had 22 points and two steals. Muneer Newton tacked on 17 points, six rebounds and three steals and Robinson chipped in as well with a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Delaware State's defense held to only 36.5 percent shooting from the field.

How It Happened

After falling behind 23-17, Delaware State went on a 17-0 run with 8:57 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Smith, to take a 34-23 lead. The Hornets then added five points to that lead by the end of the period and entered halftime with a 40-24 advantage. Delaware State did most of its first half damage in the paint, scoring 22 of its 40 points close to the basket.

Following intermission, Delaware State kept widening that lead, expanding it to 72-41 before going on a 9-0 run, finished off by Robinson's layup, to grow the lead to 81-41 with 5:53 to go in the contest. The Hornets kept expanding the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 93-51 win. Delaware State took care of business in the paint, recording 32 of its 53 points in the lane.
 

Game Notes

» Delaware State found success from beyond the arc, knocking down eight treys in the game.
» The Hornets held the to only 36.5 percent shooting from the field.
» Delaware State never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
» Delaware State recorded 25 total assists in the game.
» The Delaware State bench came alive by scoring 31 points to its scoring output.
» The Hornets forced 24 turnovers while committing only 13 on the other end.
» Delaware State had a 54-31 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Delaware State defense forced 24 turnovers.
» The Hornets were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording five blocks as a team.
» Delaware State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 27 offensive boards in the game.