DOVER, Del. (Interstat) — Delaware State held off Stony Brook for a 41-34 win Thursday night at Alumni Stadium.

The Hornets took control early, leading 24-13 at halftime behind two rushing touchdowns from Ui Ale and Samari Collier. Ale finished 18-of-29 for 259 yards and a touchdown, adding 82 yards rushing and another score. Jaylin Terzado caught six passes for 149 yards and a touchdown, including a 72-yard score in the first quarter.

Stony Brook rallied in the second half. Quinn Boyd threw three touchdown passes, finishing 22-of-41 for 284 yards with a rushing score. DJ Linkins caught a 34-yard touchdown, and the Seawolves tied the game at 34 late in the fourth quarter.

Delaware State answered with a 16-yard touchdown run by S. Weston Jr. with 1:54 left. Stony Brook drove to the Hornets’ 9-yard line in the final seconds, but Boyd’s touchdown pass was nullified by a pass interference penalty.

The Hornets improved to 1-0, while Stony Brook fell to 0-1. Delaware State hosts William & Mary next Saturday.