FARMVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — Delaware State earned a narrow 81-76 road victory over Longwood on Saturday at Willet Hall, overcoming a significant pregame projection that favored the Lancers.

The Hornets, led by Ademar Santos’ 17 points, secured the win with a strong second half after leading 34-32 at halftime. Elijah Tucker scored 20 points for Longwood, and Johan Nziemi added a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

The upset improved Delaware State to 4-7, while Longwood fell to an even 6-6. An announced crowd of 1,294 watched as the Hornets’ trio of Santos, Corey Perkins and Camian Shell each scored 17 points to seal the win.