NORFOLK, Va. — Delaware State delivered one of its most complete performances in the MEAC Tournament on Wednesday night, knocking off No. 2 seed Morgan State 75–70 in overtime at Scope Arena.
The Hornets entered the tournament needing a late push after a difficult conference season. But in a win-or-go-home setting, Delaware State leaned on defense, rebounding, and timely execution to secure the upset.
“It’s your last one because it could be your last one,” Delaware State head coach Stan Waterman said after the game. “For us tonight we were able to make some withdrawals on some deposits that we made earlier in the year.”
Defensive game plan pays off
One of Delaware State’s main priorities was limiting Morgan State’s perimeter shooting — a strategy that paid off…