Delaware State Hornets @ Pennsylvania Quakers
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DSU | 34 | 31 | 12 | 77 |
PENN | 35 | 30 | 10 | 75 |
Delaware State rallies past Penn 77-75 in OT
PHILADELPHIA -- DeAndre Haywood scored five of his 23 points in overtime, including a pair of free throws with five seconds left, as Delaware State defeated Penn 77-75 in the season opener for both teams on Saturday night.
Haywood rebounded a missed 3-point attempt by Penn's Tony Hicks and was fouled with the Hornets up 75-72. After the free throws extended the lead to 77-72, Hicks made a 3-pointer as time expired.
Hicks scored 14 of his 31 points in the second half, but missed a 3-pointer and a jumper in the final 50 seconds and the score tied 65-65.
Tyshawn Bell made one of two free throws to knot the score with 1:12 left in regulation, completing a Hornet comeback from eight points down in the final 6:30.
Bell finished with 19 points and Kendall Gray added 17 with nine rebounds. Delaware State led by 10 early before Hicks brought Penn back.
Game Information
Philadelphia, PA
Referee:Dwayne Gladden
Referee:Earl Walton
Referee:Bruce Rothwell
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
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