MEMORIAL HALL, --Kaseem Watson scored 30 points to help lead the Delaware State men's basketball team past the Morgan State Bears 84-82 at home Monday.

The Hornets (12-10, 4-3) had four players score in double figures, led by Watson, who had 30 points and seven rebounds. Robert Smith tacked on 18 points, six assists and four steals and Martaz Robinson chipped in as well with a double-double with 15 points and 16 rebounds.

Delaware State out-rebounded Morgan State 54-47 in Monday's game, led by Robinson's 16 boards. The Hornets also grabbed 23 offensive rebounds and scored 25 second chance points.

How It Happened

After falling behind 19-17, Delaware State went on a 6-0 run with 10:04 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Smith, to take a 23-19 lead. The Hornets then lost some of that lead, but still entered halftime with a 44-42 advantage. Delaware State took advantage of 13 offensive rebounds to score 11 second chance points out of 44 total in the period

The Hornets then held on for the victory in the second half. Delaware State made the most of 10 offensive rebounds to tack on 14 second chance points out of 40 total in the period.

Game Notes

» Delaware State tallied 17 total assists in the game.
» Delaware State had a 54-47 edge on the boards in the win.
» Delaware State turned the ball over seven times while dishing out 17 assists.
» Delaware State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 23 offensive boards in the game.
» Delaware State got a game-high 16 rebounds from Martaz Robinson.