Morgan State Bears and Delaware State Hornets Face Off in MEAC Tournament

The two teams square off in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament in Norfolk, Virginia.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Morgan State Bears (14-15, 10-4 MEAC) and the Delaware State Hornets (7-22, 2-12 MEAC) will meet in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) tournament in Norfolk, Virginia on Wednesday. The Bears have had a stronger season overall, going 10-4 in conference play, while the Hornets have struggled with a 2-12 MEAC record.

Why it matters

This matchup in the MEAC tournament will determine which team advances in the postseason conference tournament. Both teams are looking to extend their seasons and compete for the MEAC championship.

The details

In their two previous meetings this season, Morgan State defeated Delaware State 82-68 on February 21. Morgan State's Alfred Worrell Jr. scored 25 points in that game, while Delaware State's Jalen St. Clair had 11 points. On the season, Morgan State is averaging 7.1 made 3-pointers per game, slightly more than the 6.6 per game that Delaware State allows. However, Delaware State has a lower field goal percentage of 39.5% compared to the 46.1% that Morgan State's opponents have shot.

  • The game will be played on Wednesday, March 10, 2026 at 6 p.m. EDT.

The players

Alfred Worrell Jr.

A key player for the Morgan State Bears, averaging 17.4 points per game this season.

Ponce James

The leading scorer for the Delaware State Hornets, averaging 13.6 points per game.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the next round of the MEAC tournament.

The takeaway

This first-round MEAC tournament matchup between the Morgan State Bears and Delaware State Hornets features two teams heading in different directions this season, with Morgan State having the stronger overall record and recent head-to-head success against Delaware State. The outcome will determine which team continues their pursuit of the MEAC championship.