NAIA member Washington Adventist beats Delaware State 78-76

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Xavier Sewell had 17 points and seven rebounds as NAIA member Washington Adventist edged past Delaware State 78-76 on Monday night.

Washington Adventist outscored Delaware State 19-9 down the stretch for its second win against a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opponent this season. The Shock also beat Howard 71-68.

The Shock led for the first time in the second half, 72-70, on a basket by Derrick Hopkins with 3:01 left to play. Washington Adventist hit 4 of 5 free throws to seal it.

Hopkins had 14 points for Washington Adventist. Freddy Liriano added 13 points, and Elijah Maynard had 10 points and six rebounds.

John Crosby had 18 points for the Hornets (1-13), who have lost six straight games. Omari Peek-Green added 15 points, and Johquin Wiley had 13 points and seven rebounds.

Delaware State plays Morgan State at home on Saturday.