LEIPSIC, Del. (Interstat) — Delaware State built a first-half lead and withstood a late push to defeat Maryland-Eastern Shore 65-57 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Memorial Hall.

The Hornets led 34-25 at halftime. The Hawks closed the gap to two points multiple times in the second half but could not overtake Delaware State. Zion Obanla led Maryland-Eastern Shore with 15 points and eight rebounds. Kareem Watson paced the Hornets with 14 points.

Delaware State improved to 6-14 overall. Maryland-Eastern Shore fell to 8-14. An announced crowd of 483 attended.