BALTIMORE (Interstat) — The Delaware State women’s basketball team defeated Morgan State 74-59 on Saturday at Hill Field House, avenging a narrow loss from earlier this season. The Hornets led wire-to-wire, building a 36-28 halftime advantage and maintaining a double-digit lead through most of the second half. Delaware State dominated inside, outscoring the Bears 40-28 in the paint. Jermesha Frierson led all scorers with 20 points for Delaware State. Amya Scott added 15 points. Jael Butler scored 16 points for Morgan State. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference matchup drew 753 fans. Delaware State improved to 5-21. Morgan State fell to 4-23.

BALTIMORE (Interstat) — In a season defined by narrow defeats and offensive struggles, the Delaware State women’s basketball team found a decisive path to victory Saturday, led by a dominant performance from Jermesha Frierson. The Hornets avenged a narrow loss from earlier in the season by defeating Morgan State 74-59 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game at Hill Field House. Delaware State, which entered the contest with a 4-21 record and had lost five straight, including a 61-59 heartbreaker to these same Bears just over a month ago, controlled the game from the opening tip. The Hornets established an early lead and never trailed, methodically building their advantage to secure only their fifth win of the season. The most critical phase of the game was its inception. Delaware State stormed out of the gates with a 10-0 run in the first three minutes, setting an immediate tone of control. Nykesha Sanders opened the scoring with a layup, followed by a three-pointer from Frierson and a jump shot from Ericka Huggins. Morgan State, struggling to find any offensive rhythm, did not score until a Kailyn Nash jumper at the 7:44 mark. By the end of the first quarter, the Hornets led 21-13, capitalizing on early Morgan State turnovers and inefficient shooting. Frierson, a 5-foot-7 guard from Shreveport, Louisiana, was the engine for Delaware State. She played 37 minutes and finished with a game-high 20 points, adding three assists and two steals. Her backcourt partner, Amya Scott, provided a crucial spark off the bench, contributing 15 points in just 20 minutes of action. Sanders, from Detroit, orchestrated the offense effectively, dishing out six assists to go with eight points. Morgan State, which fell to 4-23, was led by Jael Butler’s 16 points and Nash’s 13. However, the Bears were plagued by poor shooting and an inability to generate easy baskets. They shot just 41.7% from the field and a dismal 21.4% from three-point range. Furthermore, their offense was stagnant, managing only three total assists as a team. While they forced 14 Delaware State turnovers, converting them into 19 points, they could not consistently string together stops to mount a serious comeback. Delaware State’s offensive efficiency proved to be the difference. The Hornets scored 74 points on 69 possessions, an offensive rating of 107.3, while Morgan State managed only 59 points on 66 possessions for a rating of 89.0. Delaware State dominated inside, outscoring Morgan State 40-28 in the paint, and shot 52.7% from the floor overall despite connecting on only 4 of 15 three-point attempts. The Bears made several pushes to cut into the lead, particularly in the third quarter where they outscored Delaware State 19-17, but each time the Hornets had an answer, often from Frierson or Scott. A key sequence early in the fourth quarter sealed the outcome. With Delaware State leading 49-47, Frierson stole the ball from Morgan State’s Mihjae Hayes and converted a layup while being fouled. She completed the three-point play, and after a Morgan State timeout, the Hornets extended the lead back to double digits, where it remained for the rest of the contest. The win breaks a prolonged slump for Delaware State, which had not won since Jan. 22. For Morgan State, the loss extends a difficult season, highlighting ongoing challenges on both ends of the floor. The announced attendance was 753. Delaware State next hosts South Carolina State on Thursday. Morgan State will look to regroup when it hosts Norfolk State, also on Thursday.

Preview of Delaware State at Morgan State Women’s Basketball BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Two teams seeking momentum at the close of a difficult season will meet Saturday when the Delaware State Hornets visit the Morgan State Bears in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference women’s basketball matchup. The game, scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026, at Hill Field House, features teams with identical 1-13 MEAC records. Delaware State enters at 4-21 overall, while Morgan State is 4-22. Both squads are looking to build on rare recent victories. Morgan State snapped a five-game skid with a decisive 73-47 road win at South Carolina State on Monday. Guard Michaela Bogans led the way with 11 points and five assists in 37 minutes. Bogans has been a consistent facilitator for the Bears, averaging 7.4 points and 3.6 assists over her last five contests. Delaware State, meanwhile, is mired in a nine-game losing streak following a 77-45 loss at Norfolk State last Saturday. In that game, forward Ericka Huggins provided a bright spot with a team-high 12 points and six rebounds. Huggins, a key player for the Hornets, has scored in double figures in two of her last four outings. The season’s first meeting between these teams was a narrow 61-59 victory for Morgan State on Delaware State’s home floor on Jan. 17. That result adds a layer of anticipation for the rematch, as the Hornets look to avenge the close loss. For Delaware State, breaking the prolonged slump will require improved offensive output; the team has failed to reach 60 points in any game during its current losing streak. Morgan State will aim to capitalize on its home court and carry forward the defensive intensity that held South Carolina State to 47 points. Following this contest, Delaware State will host South Carolina State on Feb. 26. Morgan State will remain at home to face Norfolk State on the same date.