ORANGEBURG, S.C. (Interstat) — The Delaware State women’s basketball team secured a decisive 67-47 victory over South Carolina State on Thursday night at SHM Memorial Center.

The Hornets established early control with a 20-5 first quarter and never relented in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference contest. Nykesha Sanders led Delaware State with 17 points, including five 3-pointers, while Amya Scott added 11 points and five assists.

South Carolina State’s Shaunice Reed scored a game-high 20 points, but the Bulldogs struggled offensively outside of a second-quarter push. Delaware State improved to 4-16 overall, while South Carolina State fell to 5-15. An announced crowd of 275 attended.