NORFOLK, Va. (AP) Kevin Larkin registered 19 points and nine rebounds as Delaware State narrowly defeated Savannah State 71-67 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tourney first round on Monday night.

Saleik Edwards had 17 points and six rebounds for Delaware State (6-24). D'Marco Baucum added 12 points and seven rebounds. John Mitchell had 10 points for Delaware State.

Zaquavian Smith had 15 points and seven rebounds for the Tigers (11-20). Tyrell Harper added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Jaquan Dotson had 14 points and seven rebounds.