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Hornets sting foes at a slower pace

By Kyle Whelliston
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, August 2, 2006

Slow and low, that is the tempo Slow and steady wins the race. Hares from Aesop's fabled rabbit to Bugs Bunny know that, thanks to the winning efforts of poky but consistent tortoises. And with all due respect to the Terrapins that lurk just across the state line, Delaware State's men's basketball teams have proved themselves fearsome turtles indeed. Last year's Hornets milked every possible second out of the 35-second clock, averaging a mere 58 possessions per game (11 short of the national me ...

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