The Delaware State Hornets (7-22) head to Maryland Eastern Shore to take on the Hawks (8-21) in what should be a low-scoring game. Action begins at 4:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 27.
The Hawks are hoping to rebound after their 81-80 loss to Florida A&M in their last matchup. Despite the loss, Dominique Elliott earned his ninth double-double this season with 19 points and 12 rebounds. The Hornets, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 82-72 loss against Hampton in their last game. Devin Morgan Jr. had a game-high 31 points.
Over the last five games, Elliott has taken his game to another level for the Hawks, averaging 17.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.6 blocks.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Hornets winning the first matchup 75-71. DeAndre Haywood had a stellar game with 24 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two three-pointers.
Notes
On average, Maryland Eastern Shore has 68.3 possessions per game and scores .993 points on each possession. Delaware State has both fewer possessions (67.5) and scores fewer points during those possessions (.918).
The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks average an effective field goal percentage of 49.5% this season. The Delaware State Hornets have a subpar record of 1-14 when opponents have an eFG% of 49.5% or greater.
On average, the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks attempt 19.0 three point field goals per game and the Delaware State Hornets attempt 22.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing records; Maryland Eastern Shore is 1-12 and Delaware State is 4-14.
Maryland Eastern Shore has forced an average turnover percentage of 18.8% this season. Delaware State has an abysmal 4-14 record when its TO% is 18.8% or higher.
