Cottingham and Delaware State host Maryland-Eastern Shore

By Canadian Press on January 24, 2025.

Delaware State Hornets (3-14, 0-4 MEAC) at Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (6-12, 1-2 MEAC)

Princess Anne, Maryland; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Delaware State visits Maryland-Eastern Shore after Mahogany Cottingham scored 20 points in Delaware State’s 76-71 loss to the North Carolina Central Eagles.

The Hawks have gone 4-2 at home. Maryland-Eastern Shore gives up 62.2 points and has been outscored by 4.3 points per game.

The Hornets are 0-4 against MEAC opponents. Delaware State gives up 71.6 points to opponents and has been outscored by 16.2 points per game.

Maryland-Eastern Shore’s average of 3.7 made 3-pointers per game is 1.9 fewer made shots on average than the 5.6 per game Delaware State gives up. Delaware State’s 35.2% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.1 percentage points lower than Maryland-Eastern Shore has allowed to its opponents (37.3%).

The Hawks and Hornets meet Saturday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Zamara Haynes is averaging 11.5 points and 1.6 steals for the Hawks. Brianna Barnes is averaging 8.4 points and 4.1 rebounds while shooting 39.1% over the past 10 games.

Najah Lane is averaging 5.8 points for the Hornets. Kiarra Mcelrath is averaging 13.8 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Hawks: 2-8, averaging 58.7 points, 33.9 rebounds, 10.4 assists, 9.4 steals and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 37.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.5 points per game.

Hornets: 0-10, averaging 53.8 points, 26.4 rebounds, 7.7 assists, 7.3 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 32.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.4 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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