SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--For the second time in a three-game California swing this week, the Delaware State men’s basketball team followed-up a solid first half performance with subpar play in the final 20 minutes. The result was a 67-47 loss to the San Francisco Dons at the Sobrato Center on Sunday.
The Hornets led 25-23 at the break, but were outscored 44-22 in the second half to fall to 0-7 this season.
Delaware State’s DeAndre Haywood hit his first three shots, each from three-point range, to lead the Hornets to an 11-9 lead. Dana Raysor, Devin Morgan and Aric Dickerson also nailed three-pointers during a four-minute stretch of the half for DSU.
USF opened up its biggest lead, 66-39, on two free throws by Devin Watson with 3:11 remaining.
Haywood was scoreless in the second half, but still led the Hornets with 11 points. Morgan added eight and Kavon Waller seven for DSU. Joseph Lewis was tops on the team with six rebounds.
Watson was high man for the Dons with 18 points, highlighted by four-of-seven shooting on three-pointers. He also led all players with seven assists. Derksen added 14 points for USF.
The Hornets will return to action on Friday at Old Dominion. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Norfolk, Va.