<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4NakOY_1GuBLIKI00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4NakOY_1GuBLIKI00" width="800" height="1200" ><figcaption>Jalen Irving</figcaption></figure>Morgan State Bears’ mid-season slide continued Saturday afternoon, as costly penalties (and a late defensive breakdown) led to a 24-14 defeat against Delaware State Hornets at Alumni Stadium. The event marked the 69th meeting between Morgan State and Delaware State University- with Morgan State leading the series against Delaware State with an overall record of 42-27 since 1945. With the defeat, the Bears moved to 5-5 overall, and 0-3 in the MEAC conference. This marks their fourth consecutive setback heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Delaware State (6-4, 2-1 MEAC) established an early offensive rhythm under quarterback Marqui Adams, capping a 76 yard drive with his own 2-yard touchdown to break the scoreless tie in the second quarter. The Bears responded just before halftime.Quarterback Cameron Edge ( who returned to his home state after a standout career at Smyrna High) powered into the endzone on a 1 yard quarterback sneak to knot the game at 7-7 by halftime. Morgan State struggled to find a consistent offensive rhythm as the Hornets began to pull away in the second half.Adams connected with wide receiver Kyree Benton on a 30 yard touchdown pass. Delaware’s kicker, Matteo Bracalenti, later drilled a 25 yard field goal to extend Delaware State’s lead to 17-7. The Bears found life in the fourth quarter when running back Marquez Spells sparked a comeback, breaking loose for a 60 yard punt return touchdown. The extra point by kicker Gavin Fetty trimmed the deficit to 17-14, with 9:06 remaining. The Bears’ defense pushed back against the Hornets. Faced on a third-and-long play near midfield, Morgan’s linebacker Arturo Mattocks broke through the line to sack Adams, forcing a punt.Yet, the Bears’ offense was quickly stopped by a costly holding penalty and could not overcome the yardage setback. The game defining turn came with over two minutes remaining. Driving at their own 32-yard-line, Delaware State safety Phillip Dunnam intercepted Edge’s pass, returning it 38 yards for a touchdown- therefore sealing victory for the Hornets. Several Bears fought until the final whistle. For instance, running back Keith Jenkins Jr led the game with 55 yards on 15 carries-while wide receiver Joseph Towler finished the game with a team high of 89 receiving yards on seven catches. Defensively, Bears linebacker Mattocks finished as the defensive leader with 10 total tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack. Linebacker Mike Hastie added eight tackles and two tackles for loss. With the season hanging in the balance at 5-5, Morgan State Bears return home to Baltimore this week against the Norfolk State Spartans. The game begins at 12:00pm EST on Nov. 14.</div></body>

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Morgan State Bears’ mid-season slide continued Saturday afternoon, as costly penalties (and a late defensive breakdown) led to a 24-14 defeat against Delaware State Hornets at Alumni Stadium. The event marked the 69th meeting between Morgan State and Delaware State University- with Morgan State leading the series against Delaware...

5-5: Bears lose to Delaware State Hornets

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Morgan State Bears’ mid-season slide continued Saturday afternoon, as costly penalties (and a late defensive breakdown) led to a 24-14 defeat against Delaw

5-5: Bears lose to Delaware State Hornets

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