Courtesy of Delaware State Athletic Media Relations


DOVER, Del., Dec. 17, 2021 -- Delaware State men's basketball has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2021 HBCU Legacy Men's Basketball Invitational doubleheader on Saturday, Dec. 18 in Newark, N.J., at the Prudential Arena, home of the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils, along with Seton Hall University basketball.

The Hornets have agreed to serve as a fill-in for Hampton University, which was forced to bow out due to Covid protocols  

The doubleheader will be broadcast live on TNT (Turner Network Television).

Delaware State will face Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) rival North Carolina Central in the opening game of the classic at 1:00 p.m., followed by Howard University vs. North Carolina A&T State.

Turner Sports and Invesco QQQ are partnering with actor and producer Michael B. Jordan, WME Sports, the sports division of WME, an Endeavor Company, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) and Scout Sports and Entertainment, a division of Horizon Media, to exclusively present the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic.

"Delaware State University is honored to accept an invitation to compete in this weekend's exciting Invesco QQQ HBCU Legacy Men's Basketball Invitational," Delaware State Director of Athletics Alecia-Shields-Gadson said. "This event is promoted by some of the biggest names in sports, business and entertainment, and DSU is excited to help share in the proud and meaningful legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This event also provides another major platform to promote Delaware State University and its role in providing educational access and opportunity to all."

According to Delaware State head coach Stan Waterman, "We welcome the wonderful opportunity to compete in such a prestigious event. We're looking forward to representing Delaware State and all HBCU's on such a big stage. Also, competing against such a great program as North Carolina Central to gives us a chance to see where we measure up against a strong MEAC team."

Delaware State and North Carolina Central will also meet twice during the 2021-22 MEAC season, including Jan. 22 at DSU's Memorial Hall.