| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMES | 34 | 34 | 68 |
| DSU | 38 | 37 | 75 |
Smith scores 26 as Delaware State knocks off Maryland-Eastern Shore 75-68
DOVER, Del. -- — Robert Smith had 26 points in Delaware State's 75-68 victory against Maryland-Eastern Shore on Thursday in a regular-season finale.
Delaware State will be the third seed and Maryland-Eastern Shore the eighth in the conference tournament.
Smith also contributed five steals for the Hornets (16-13, 8-6 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Kaseem Watson added 21 points while going 7 of 13 and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line while they also had six rebounds. Ponce James shot 2 for 7 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.
The Hawks (6-24, 2-12) were led by Evan Johnson, who recorded 22 points. Hassan Perkins added 16 points for Maryland-Eastern Shore. Cardell Bailey finished with eight points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Haywood Bostic
- Justin McKie
- Kastine Evans
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 11-3 | - | 22-10 |
| South Carolina State | 11-3 | - | 19-12 |
| Delaware State | 8-6 | 3 | 16-14 |
| Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 14-17 |
| Howard | 7-7 | 4 | 12-20 |
| North Carolina Central | 6-8 | 5 | 14-18 |
| Coppin State | 4-10 | 7 | 6-24 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 2-12 | 9 | 6-25 |
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