NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — Maryland-Eastern Shore pulled away in the final period to defeat Delaware State 55-48 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference women’s basketball tournament game Wednesday at Constant Convocation Center.

The Hawks closed on a 17-11 run in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Maryland-Eastern Shore capitalized on Delaware State’s mistakes, scoring 22 points off turnovers and holding a 26-16 advantage in points in the paint.

The Hawks improved to 19-13 overall, while the Hornets concluded their season at 7-23. Maryland-Eastern Shore swept the three-game season series between the teams.