- Matchup: Delaware State Hornets vs Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: Hytche Center, Princess Anne, MD
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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At the Hytche Center, the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (9-21) are set to take on the Delaware State Hornets (6-22) on Thursday evening.
In their previous game, the Delaware State Hornets faced South Carolina State, narrowly losing 61-59. The Hornets managed a field goal percentage of 36.0% (18 of 50) and converted 3 of 15 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they excelled by hitting 20 of 24 for an impressive 83.3% success rate. On the boards, they recorded 28 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, while dishing out 3 assists. Defensively, Delaware State forced 11 turnovers and achieved 8 steals, while allowing their opponents to shoot 38.1% from the field (16 of 42). South Carolina State offered 9 assists and 5 steals, leading to a total of 23 rebounds for them (4 offensive, 19 defensive). They also demonstrated strong free-throw shooting, making 25 of 29 attempts (86.2%), and sunk 4 of 11 shots from three-point range. The Hornets ended that match with a total of 23 personal fouls compared to South Carolina State’s 15.
Key player Jalen StClair contributed significantly, shooting 62.5% from the field, yet had no assists, logged 23 minutes, grabbed 1 rebound, and scored 13 points on 5 of 8 shooting.
The Delaware State Hornets enter this game with a record of 6-22 for the season. They average 13.1 turnovers per game and are committing 17.1 personal fouls regularly. The Hornets are averaging 30.8 rebounds per game and have accumulated 296 assists this year, ranking them 363rd in Division 1 for assists. Their three-point shooting stands at 29.9% (134 of 448) while free-throw shooting is at 69.1%. They currently score an average of 61.1 points per game, placing them 365th nationwide, with a field goal percentage of 39.4%.
Defensively, the Hornets are forcing 13.5 turnovers per game and committing 16.0 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.9% from beyond the arc while ranking 113th in points allowed per game (71.4). Their defense permits a field goal percentage of 47.5% (701 of 1,476) and concedes 34.4 rebounds each game, ranking 152nd for assists allowed with 392.
In their last matchup, the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks fell 77-73 to North Carolina Central. The Hawks collected 41 total rebounds, including 17 on offense, while turning the ball over 23 times and securing 7 steals. North Carolina Central committed 14 fouls, leading to 8 free-throw attempts for the Hawks, who converted 6 at a rate of 75.0%. Maryland Eastern Shore made 7 of 17 attempts from three-point range (41.2%) and finished the game shooting 50.0% overall (30 of 60). They allowed North Carolina Central to convert 46.0% of their field goal attempts (23 of 50) and 45.0% from three-point territory (9 of 20), while the Hawks went 22 of 29 from the free-throw line (75.9%). Maryland Eastern Shore permitted North Carolina Central to grab a total of 16 rebounds.
Zion Obanla was instrumental in this game, recording 18 points on 7 of 11 shooting (63.6%) along with 12 rebounds and 3 assists over his 33 minutes on the floor.
The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks possess a current record of 9-21 for the season. Offensively, they are shooting 44.6% from the field, ranking 225th in Division 1. The Hawks have scored a total of 1,928 points (averaging 64.3 per game) and secure 32.5 rebounds per contest. Their assist average sits at 13.6 (ranking 202nd nationally) with 15.8 turnovers per game. They commit 18.3 personal fouls each contest, shooting 71.0% from the charity stripe.
On defense, Maryland Eastern Shore allows a 32.7% success rate from three-point attempts (212 of 649) and their opponents hit 73.5% of their free throws. They concede an average of 13.1 assists and 32.3 rebounds per game, placing them 159th and 60th nationally, respectively. Their defense ranks 97th for points allowed per game at 70.8, forcing 11.9 turnovers while conceding 43.6% shooting from the floor (140th in Division 1).
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA clash?
Prediction: Back Maryland Eastern Shore
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