DOVER, DE --The Delaware State men's basketball team held Penn State-Wilkes Barre to just 10.5 percent from 3-point range in a 2-for-19 shooting performance on the way to a 111-43 victory over the Nittany Lions at home Tuesday.

The Hornets (3-4) had four players score in double figures, led by Kaseem Watson, who had 19 points and two steals. Robert Smith added 19 points, eight assists and four steals and Martaz Robinson helped out with 11 points.

The Delaware State offense was very productive from beyond the arc, pouring in nine threes on 19 attempts. Smith was the most prolific shooter for the Hornets, draining four treys in the contest.

Delaware State forced 19 Penn State-Wilkes Barre turnovers while committing just nine themselves in Tuesday's game. The Hornets turned those takeaways into 29 points on the offensive end of the floor. Smith's four steals led the way for Delaware State.

 

How It Happened

After falling behind 9-8, Delaware State went on a 16-0 run with 15:21 left in the first half to take a 24-9 lead. The Hornets then added 18 points to that lead by the end of the period and entered halftime with a 57-24 advantage. Delaware State capitalized on 10 Penn State-Wilkes Barre turnovers in the period, turning them into 17 points on the other end of the floor.

Following intermission, Delaware State kept widening that lead, expanding it to 89-43 before going on a 20-0 run, finished off by Theodore Pendergrass Iii's three, to grow the lead to 109-43 with 1:14 to go in the contest. The Hornets kept expanding the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 111-43 win. Delaware State took care of business in the paint, recording 30 of its 54 points in the lane.

 

Game Notes

» The Hornets shot well from three point range, knocking down nine of 19 long range attempts.
» The Hornets held the Nittany Lions to only 27.6 percent shooting from the field.
» Delaware State never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
» Delaware State tallied 28 total assists in the game.
» Delaware State had a great day defensively, holding Penn State-Wilkes Barre to 11 percent from beyond the arc on 19 attempts.
» The Delaware State bench made an impact by scoring 48 points to its scoring output.
» The Hornets forced 19 Penn State-Wilkes Barre turnovers while committing only nine on the other end.
» Delaware State had a 53-25 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Delaware State defense forced 19 turnovers.
» Delaware State turned the ball over nine times while dishing out 28 assists.
» Delaware State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 18 offensive boards in the game.


Up Next:
The Hornets are on the road to play University of Texas on Friday at 8:00 p.m.