- Matchup: Morgan State Bears vs Delaware State Hornets
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Memorial Hall, Dover, DE
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Delaware State Hornets (5-13) are set to face the Morgan State Bears (4-13) at Memorial Hall.
In their most recent outing, the Morgan State Bears faced the North Carolina Central Eagles, concluding the game with an 89-78 defeat. Morgan State recorded 22 personal fouls, while North Carolina Central amassed 24. The Bears managed to make 4 of their 9 three-point attempts. North Carolina Central excelled at the free throw line, converting 25 of 33 attempts for 75.8%. On the boards, North Carolina Central tallied 26 rebounds (3 offensive, 23 defensive) and did not record any blocks. They dished out 24 assists and generated 6 steals during the game. Defensively, Morgan State allowed their opponents to shoot an impressive 63.8%, landing 30 of 47. The Bears collected 29 rebounds, 12 of which were offensive. They converted 23 of 33 free throw attempts, for a shooting percentage of 69.7%, and finished with a field goal percentage of 43.6% (24 of 55) while making 7 of 22 attempts from beyond the arc.
A standout player in this matchup was Alfred Worrell Jr., who shot 66.7% from the field without providing any assists. He played for 33 minutes, recorded 6 rebounds, and scored 29 points on 8 of 12 shooting.
The Morgan State Bears enter this game with a record of 4-13 for the season. They are averaging 13.2 turnovers per game and committing 21.9 personal fouls. As a team, they are securing 32.2 rebounds per outing and have accumulated 211 assists for the year, ranking 314th in collegiate basketball for passing efficiency. The Bears shoot 30.5% from three-point range (100 of 328) and 72.5% from the free throw line. They average 69.9 points per game, positioned at 315th in Division 1, while achieving 41.6% shooting from the field.
Defensively, the Bears force 12.3 turnovers per game and average 19.1 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.3% from three-point territory and rank 327th in points allowed per game (80.5). Their opponents are shooting 50.5% from the field (457 of 905), and they concede an average of 34.4 rebounds per game. The Bears currently place 328th in the nation in assists allowed, with a total of 284 given up this season.
The Delaware State Hornets faced a setback against Howard, losing 84-58. In terms of rebounding, Delaware State allowed Howard to gather a total of 28 rebounds (10 offensive). The Hornets shot 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 15 attempts, and succeeded in 21 of 27 free throw attempts for a 77.8% rate. Howard had a stellar shooting performance, hitting 29 of 53 shots for a 54.7% mark. The Hornets finished the game with 18 of 49 from the field for a 36.7% shooting percentage. From three, Delaware State made 6 of 18 shots (33.3%) and converted 16 free throws for a success rate of 76.2%. Howard recorded 20 fouls, resulting in 21 free throw attempts for the Hornets. They also committed 15 turnovers while earning 3 steals, securing 11 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 21.
Miles Webb was instrumental for the Hornets, scoring 19 points in 28 minutes on the court, with no assists. He shot 8 of 11, marking a shooting percentage of 72.7%, and brought in 4 rebounds.
Delaware State has a current record of 5-13 this season. The Hornets average 15.4 personal fouls per game and shoot 67.2% from the free throw line. They achieve 11.3 assists per game (341st in college basketball) while turning the ball over 13.3 times. This season, Delaware State has accumulated 1,089 points (averaging 60.5 per game) and secured 31.2 rebounds each game. Offensively, they are shooting 39.2% from the field, ranking 359th nationally.
Defensively, the Hornets rank 104th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 70.7. They force 14.4 turnovers on average and allow opponents to shoot 47.0% from the field (321st in Division 1). The Delaware State defense yields 35.4% on three-pointers (132 of 373) while permitting opponents to convert 70.1% of their free throws. They allow 14.5 assists and 35.4 rebounds per game, ranked 260th and 233rd in college basketball, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA action against the spread?
Prediction: Back Morgan State
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