Delaware State defeats Morgan State in MEAC Tournament

Hornets win 75-70 in overtime behind strong performances from Webb and James

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:40am

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Delaware State University's men's basketball team defeated Morgan State University 75-70 in overtime in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament on Wednesday. Miles Webb scored 18 points for the Hornets, while Ponce James added 6 points in the extra period to lead Delaware State to the victory.

Why it matters

The MEAC Tournament is a key event for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the Mid-Atlantic region, with the winner earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. This win keeps Delaware State's postseason hopes alive as they advance in the conference tournament.

The details

In the overtime period, Delaware State outscored Morgan State 12-7 to secure the victory. Webb led the Hornets in scoring, while James provided a crucial boost off the bench to help Delaware State pull away late.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Miles Webb

A player for the Delaware State Hornets men's basketball team who scored 18 points in the game.

Ponce James

A player for the Delaware State Hornets men's basketball team who scored 6 points in overtime to help lead his team to victory.

Delaware State Hornets

The men's basketball team from Delaware State University that won the MEAC Tournament game against Morgan State.

Morgan State Bears

The men's basketball team from Morgan State University that lost to Delaware State in the MEAC Tournament game.

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What’s next

The winner of the MEAC Tournament will receive an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

This win keeps Delaware State's postseason hopes alive as they advance in the MEAC Tournament, a key event for historically Black colleges and universities in the Mid-Atlantic region.