UNCASVILLE, CT --The Delaware State men's basketball team shot 50 percent from deep on the way to a 73-60 win against the Grambling Tigers at Mohegan Sun Arena Thursday.

The Hornets (6-6) had four players score in double figures, led by Robert Smith, who had 16 points and four assists. Martaz Robinson added 15 points, six rebounds and two steals and Muneer Newton helped out with a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Delaware State out-rebounded Grambling 36-33 in Thursday's game, led by Newton's 10 boards. The Hornets also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and scored 14 second chance points.

The Delaware State defense held Grambling shooters to only 37.9 percent from the field, including 16.7 percent from three-point range.

How It Happened

Delaware State started off strong, putting together a 29-25 lead heading into halftime. Delaware State did most of its first half damage in the paint, scoring 16 of its 29 points close to the basket.

Following intermission, Delaware State kept widening that lead, expanding it to 50-43 before going on a 5-0 run, finished off by Robinson's three, to grow the lead to 55-43 with 7:06 to go in the contest. The Hornets kept expanding the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 73-60 win. Delaware State made the most of five offensive rebounds to tack on eight second chance points out of 44 total in the period.

Game Notes

» The Hornets made half of their attempts from three point range, knocking down five of 10 shots.
» The Hornets held the Tigers to only 37.9 percent shooting from the field.
» Delaware State never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
» Delaware State had a stellar day defensively, holding Grambling to 17 percent from beyond the arc on 24 attempts.
» Delaware State had a 36-33 edge on the boards in the win.
» Delaware State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 13 offensive boards in the game.
» Delaware State got a game-high 10 rebounds from Muneer Newton.