The Delaware State Hornets (7-23) will travel to Hampton Convocation Center to go head-to-head against the Hampton Pirates (17-9) in their home finale. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 29.
The Pirates enter this game hoping for similar success after barely hanging on to beat Howard 68-67 on Saturday. Reginald Johnson was the team’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting. The Hornets, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 74-65 loss against Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. Devin Morgan Jr. had a team-high 20 points.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Pirates winning the first matchup 82-72. Morgan Jr. had a standout performance with 31 points, two assists, two steals, and five three-pointers in the loss.
Notes
On average, Hampton has 73.3 possessions per game and scores 1.009 points on each possession. Delaware State has both fewer possessions (67.6) and scores fewer points during those possessions (.919).
Hampton has an average effective field goal percentage of 46.1%. Delaware State is an underachieving 2-17 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, Hampton attempts 22.0 three pointers and Delaware State attempts 22.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Hampton Pirates have a solid 11-7 record while the Delaware State Hornets have a poor 4-15 record.
Hampton is one of the best teams in the country when it comes to offensive rebounds, ranking sixth. Delaware State ranks just 337th in defensive rebounds.
The Delaware State Hornets make an average of 5.5 steals per game. When the Hampton Pirates give up 5 or more steals, they are a winning 13-6.
