LEIPSIC, Del. (Interstat) — The Long Island Sharks used a dominant third quarter and a massive advantage at the free-throw line to pull away from the Delaware State Hornets for a 70-56 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Memorial Hall.

In a contest defined by turnovers and defensive pressure, the Sharks broke open a tight game after halftime. Leading by just three points at the break, Long Island erupted for 29 points in the third quarter, outscoring the Hornets by 13 to build a comfortable lead they would not relinquish.

Kadidia Toure was the driving force for the Sharks, recording a double-double with a game-high 21 points and 13 rebounds. The 6-foot-3 sophomore from Silver Spring, Maryland, also contributed three assists and two blocks, anchoring Long Island’s interior presence on both ends of the floor. Hannah Humphrey provided a crucial scoring spark with 15 points, while Janessa Williams added 10 points and eight rebounds.

The game was a struggle offensively for both teams, with Long Island shooting just 36 percent from the floor and Delaware State managing 36 percent. The difference came at the charity stripe, where the Sharks attempted 39 free throws, converting 32, compared to the Hornets, who made 9 of 13 attempts.

Delaware State was led by a balanced scoring effort, with Amya Scott, Aniyah Jones and Mahogany Cottingham each contributing 12 points. Cottingham also added 10 points for the Hornets. Despite forcing 20 Long Island turnovers and recording 12 steals, Delaware State could not overcome its own 17 turnovers and a significant rebounding disadvantage, as the Sharks held a 44-33 edge on the glass.

The first half was a back-and-forth affair. Long Island held a narrow 16-14 lead after the first quarter and took a 31-28 advantage into halftime. The Sharks’ third-quarter surge, keyed by Toure’s inside play and Humphrey’s perimeter shooting, proved insurmountable for the Hornets.

With the win, Long Island improves to 3-1 on the season. Delaware State falls to 2-3. The announced attendance was 257.

Long Island’s next game is at home against American on Thursday, Nov. 20. Delaware State travels to face Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday, Nov. 19.