Half-time report
There’s only one half left between Delaware State and the victory they were favored to get tonight. They jumped out to an early 36-30 lead against NJ Tech.
Delaware State came into the game with extra motivation after the loss handed to them the last time these two teams faced each other. We’ll see if they are able to flip the script or if it will just be more of the same.
Who’s playing
NJ Tech Highlanders @ Delaware State Hornets
Current records: NJ Tech 2-9, Delaware State 4-6
How to watch
What you need to know
The Delaware State Hornets will face the NJ Tech Highlanders at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Memorial Hall. The timing is certainly in the Hornets’ favor as the team has six straight home wins (dating back to last season) while the Highlanders have been hit with 12 straight road losses also dating back to last season.
Delaware State heads into the competition after securing its closest victory since Jan. 6 on Saturday. They had just enough and edged Loyola Maryland 80-77.
Delaware State got its win thanks to several key players, but it was Alston Andrews up front who went 5 of 9 on his way to 13 points plus five rebounds and two steals. Additionally, Andrews also had two assists, his most since November 2023. Kaseem Watson was another key player, going 6 of 11 on his way to 14 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, NJ Tech’s game on Saturday was tied 33-33 at halftime, but fortunately for them, it didn’t stay that way. They won against Navy by a score of 69-64.
NJ Tech’s victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in strong performances. Perhaps the best of them was Sebastian Robinson, who went 9 for 16 on his way to 19 points plus five rebounds and two blocks. Robinson struggled to find his footing against Seton Hall on Wednesday, so this was a step in the right direction. Another player who made the difference was Tim Moore Jr., who had ten points in addition to four blocks.
Delaware State’s victory improved its record to 4-6. As for NJ Tech, their victory improved their record to 2-9.
Wednesday’s game is shaping up to be a scrappy game: Delaware State has crashed the boards this season, averaging 39.1 rebounds per game. It’s a different story for NJ Tech, as they only average 33. Given Delaware State’s considerable advantage in this area, NJ Tech will need to find a way to close that gap.
Both teams have pleased fans and bettors in their last matches by winning and covering the gap. Looking ahead, Delaware State is the favorite in this one, as experts expect to see them win by 5.5 points. This contest will be NJ Tech’s 12th straight time as an underdog (so far in that stretch, they are 7-4 ATS).
Odds
Delaware State is a solid 5.5-point favorite against NJ Tech, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The line drifted a bit toward the Hornets, as the game opened with the Hornets as 3.5-point favorites.
The over/under is 139.5 points.
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History of the series
NJ Tech won the only game these two teams played last year.
- November 20, 2023 – NJ Tech 81 vs. Delaware State 72
