Navy women hold off Delaware State charge

DOVER, Del. - Strong starts to both halves provided enough of a cushion for the Navy women's basketball team to withstand a late Delaware State rally and post a 52-43 victory last night at Memorial Hall in Dover, Del.

The Mids (5-1) began the game by scoring the first seven and 10 of the opening 12 points of the contest. Delaware State (1-3) slowly chipped away at the margin and soon pulled to within one point at 21-20 with 2:35 left in the half. Navy closed the half on a 6-0 run to head into the locker rooms with a 27-20 advantage.

After the Hornets scored the opening basket of the second half, they went the ensuing nine...