LEIPSIC, Del. (Interstat) — Morgan State held off a late Delaware State rally to earn a 61-59 victory in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Memorial Hall.

The Bears led by 13 entering the fourth quarter but saw the Hornets storm back with a 21-point period, falling just short. Ericka Huggins led all scorers with 28 points for Delaware State. Mihjae Hayes paced Morgan State with 12 points and six assists.

Morgan State improved to 3-17 overall. Delaware State fell to 3-16. Attendance was 239.