DOVER, Del. (AP) Deywilk Tavarez scored 31 points as Delaware State beat Norfolk State 85-71 on Saturday night.

Tavarez also contributed 10 assists and five steals for the Hornets (13-15, 6-6 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Jevin Muniz scored 16 points while going 7 of 13 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and 1 for 3 from the line, and added five assists. Martez Robinson was 6 of 14 shooting, including 0 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 16 points.

Allen Betrand finished with 15 points for the Spartans (19-10, 9-3). Jamarii Thomas added 14 points, six rebounds and five assists for Norfolk State. Jaylani Darden also had nine points, six rebounds and four assists.

Both teams next play Monday. Delaware State visits Howard and Norfolk State plays Maryland-Eastern Shore at home.

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