Delaware State Hornets vs Morgan State Bears Picks and Predictions for Wednesday March 11 2026
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The Delaware State Hornets and Morgan State Bears meet in the MEAC Tournament Quarterfinal on Wednesday at Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Tipoff is set for 6:00 PM ET with the game airing on ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more betting insight and daily action.
Delaware State Tries to Extend Its Tournament Stay
Delaware State enters this quarterfinal matchup with a 7-22 overall record and has struggled badly away from home for much of the season. In recent games, the Hornets have recently won over UMES while recently losing to South Carolina State, North Carolina Central, Morgan State, and Howard. That recent stretch shows a team that has had trouble stringing stops together consistently, although the narrow win over UMES at least gives them a bit of confidence entering tournament play.
The Hornets average 61.0 points per game while allowing 70.9 points per contest, and that scoring gap has been a major problem all season. Delaware State is shooting just 39% from the field, while averaging 30.8 rebounds and 10.6 assists per game. Defensively, the Hornets produce 1.7 blocks and 8.0 steals per game, so they do have some activity on the perimeter, but they have not turned that into enough efficient offense.
One of the biggest concerns for Delaware State in this matchup is whether it can generate enough half-court scoring to stay within striking distance. The Hornets do force some turnovers with their steals, but their poor shooting percentage and modest rebounding numbers make it difficult to recover when possessions dry up. After scoring only 68 points in their recent loss to Morgan State, Delaware State needs a much sharper offensive showing to flip this result.
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Morgan State Brings the More Reliable Offense
Morgan State comes into the MEAC quarterfinal with a 14-15 overall record and has clearly been the steadier conference team. The Bears have recently won over Coppin State, Norfolk State, South Carolina State, and Delaware State while recently losing to Howard. That run gives Morgan State momentum, and the recent win over Delaware State should also provide some added confidence heading into this rematch.
The Bears average 75.4 points per game while allowing 78.3 points per contest. Morgan State shoots 43% from the field, averages 34.9 rebounds, and posts 13.3 assists per game. On the defensive side, the Bears contribute 3.6 blocks and 5.0 steals per game, and while they do allow plenty of points, they tend to make up for it with a more aggressive offensive profile than Delaware State can usually match.
Morgan State’s biggest edge in this matchup is its ability to score in volume compared to Delaware State. The Bears average more than 14 points per game more than the Hornets, and that gap is hard to ignore in a tournament setting. Morgan State also handled Delaware State by 14 points in the recent meeting, and if the Bears again control the glass and keep their offense flowing, they should be in a good position to advance.
Delaware State Hornets vs Morgan State Bears Pick
Delaware State Hornets vs Morgan State Bears Pick
- Pick: Morgan State Moneyline
Morgan State has the better conference profile, the more productive offense, and the recent head-to-head win over Delaware State. The Bears are far from perfect defensively, but Delaware State has not shown enough scoring punch for me to trust the upset. Morgan State should be able to create enough separation through its offensive balance and rebounding edge.
Delaware State Hornets vs Morgan State Bears Total Pick
- Pick: Over if the total is set at 136.5
I like the over here because Morgan State plays at a pace that can push games upward, and the Bears have already scored 82 points against Delaware State in a recent matchup. Delaware State does not have an explosive offense, but it should contribute enough against a Morgan State defense that gives up 78.3 points per game. If this number comes in around the mid-130s, I would lean to the over.
Final Score Prediction: Morgan State Bears 76, Delaware State Hornets 64
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