The University of Maryland Eastern Shore women’s basketball team punched their ticket to the MEAC Tournament semifinals following a 55-48 victory over Delaware State University in first-round action.
The Hawks’ win came during the opening round of the MEAC Homecoming Tournament, setting up their advancement to the next stage of the conference championship competition.
With the seven-point margin of victory, UMES demonstrated strong performance against their in-state rivals to keep their tournament hopes alive and move one step closer to a potential conference title.
The Hawks will now prepare for semifinal competition as they continue their pursuit of the MEAC Tournament championship.
