Delaware State better than expected in football opener at Hawaii

Delaware State couldn’t upend Hawaii, however the Hornets actually beat the percentages of their season-opening soccer recreation Saturday evening.

Forty-point underdog DSU tied the sport early within the second half earlier than Hawaii scored three touchdowns for a 35-14 win in Honolulu.

The sport was performed in heavy winds due to Tropical Storm Hone in entrance of 12,206 on the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Advanced. It kicked off at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Coming off a 1-10 file in 2023, Delaware State was a protracted shot to problem the FBS-level Rainbow Warriors, particularly after experiencing journey woes.

The staff missed its continuous flight from JFK Airport because of a bus snafu Tuesday. Touring get together members had been divided up amongst a number of flights that obtained everybody there Wednesday and Thursday, throwing off recreation preparation.