DOVER, DE --Martaz Robinson and Alston Andrews each recorded double-doubles to help lead the Delaware State men's basketball team past the Morgan State Bears 80-58 at home Monday.

The double-doubles by Robinson, who had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Andrews, who had 11 points and 11 rebounds, led the Hornets (12-13, 5-4) in the contest. Deywilk Tavarez helped out with 21 points.

Delaware State out-rebounded Morgan State 35-20 in Monday's game, led by Andrews' 11 boards. The Hornets also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and scored nine second chance points.

Delaware State forced 14 Morgan State turnovers while committing 12 themselves in Monday's game. The Hornets turned those takeaways into 21 points on the other end of the floor. Andrews' four steals led the way for Delaware State.

How It Happened

After falling behind 6-2, Delaware State went on a 13-0 run with 17:07 left in the first half to take a 15-6 lead. The Hornets then added 13 points to that lead by the end of the period and entered halftime with a 47-25 advantage. Delaware State did most of its first half damage in the paint, scoring 32 of its 47 points close to the basket.

Delaware State kept its lead intact before going on a 7-0 run, finished off by Ricky Deadwyler Iii's three, to grow the lead to 80-58 with 46 seconds to go in the contest, The Hornets held onto that lead for the rest of the game for the 80-58 win. The Hornets shot well from three point range, knocking down five of 11 long range attempts. The Hornets held the Bears to only 36.4 percent shooting from the field. Delaware State recorded 16 total assists in the game. Delaware State had a 35-20 edge on the boards in the win. The Delaware State defense forced 14 turnovers. 

The Hornets return to action Saturday, February 24 when they travel to South Carolina State University in continued MEAC Conference play. Tipoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.