Larkin's buzzer beater sends Delaware St. past Delaware
NEWARK, Del. -- Kevin Larkin scored 22 points and his layup at the buzzer gave Delaware State a 73-71 win over Delaware on Wednesday night.
Ithiel Horton tied it a 71 on a 3-pointer with 18 seconds remaining capping Delaware's 7-0 run. Saleik Edwards threw down a dunk to give the Hornets (3-8) a 71-64 lead with 2:14 left. Ryan Allen and Matt Veretto each made layups before Horton's 3. Delaware State led 38-34 at intermission and never trailed thereafter.
Allen's 3-point play with 3:20 before the break gave Delaware its last lead at 31-28. Ronald Lucas followed with his own 8-0 run, sandwiching 3-pointers around two foul shots for his only points of the game. Larkin grabbed 13 rebounds and Edwards scored 18 points.
Eric Carter led Delaware (8-5) with 23 points and 15 rebounds, Veretto scored 13 and Allen chipped in 10. Carter was 8-of-10 shooting and made 7 of 9 at the foul line.
Delaware leads the all-time series 14-5 and won the last three prior to Wednesday.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Justin Porterfield
- Brian Zink
- Adam Vandenburgh
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 4-1 | - | 14-8 |
| Howard | 3-1 | 0.5 | 8-12 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-2 | 1 | 10-12 |
| South Carolina State | 3-2 | 1 | 9-11 |
| Morgan State | 3-2 | 1 | 9-12 |
| Delaware State | 2-3 | 2 | 10-10 |
| Coppin State | 1-4 | 3 | 3-17 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-4 | 3.5 | 4-16 |
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | 8-1 | - | 13-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 7-2 | 1 | 17-5 |
| Charleston | 7-2 | 1 | 17-5 |
| William & Mary | 7-2 | 1 | 13-9 |
| Campbell | 6-3 | 2 | 11-11 |
| Elon | 5-4 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Drexel | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Hofstra | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Northeastern | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Delaware | 4-5 | 4 | 11-11 |
| Monmouth | 4-5 | 4 | 6-16 |
| Hampton | 3-7 | 5.5 | 10-12 |
| Stony Brook | 1-8 | 7 | 5-17 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-10 | 8.5 | 4-19 |
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