University of Delaware Athletics
UD Looks to Knock Off League-Leading JMU Sunday on ASN
2/14/2015 4:20:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Delaware (13-11, 8-5 CAA) at James Madison (21-2, 12-0 CAA)
DATE: Sunday, February 15, 2015
TIME: 1 p.m. Eastern
LOCATION: JMU Convocation Center – Harrisonburg, Va.
WATCH
Sunday's game will be broadcast on American Sports Network. For a complete listing of channels, please click here. The game will also be broadcast online at CAA.tv, but is subject to blackout.
LISTEN
All Delaware women's basketball games can be heard on the radio at Fox Sports 1290 or 1410 WDOV. Matt Janus will have the call for the Blue Hens while Lauren Carra serves as the color analyst. Fans can also hear the broadcast online at http://foxsports1290am.com/ and on smart devices via the iHeart app.
LIVE STATS
Live stat links will be available via www.BlueHens.com.
LAST TIME OUT
Delaware took charge in the second half en route to a 61-56 win at William & Mary Friday evening. The Blue Hens avenged a January 18 loss to the Tribe in which W&M nearly tripled UD's second half points en route to a 59-48 comeback victory at the Bob Carpenter Center. Friday's victory was the fifth straight for the Blue Hens, who improve to 13-11 overall and 8-5 in the Colonial Athletic Conference. Erika Brown scored 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field. Courtni Green added 10 points while Hannah Jardine and Makeda Nicholas each posted nine points apiece. Nicholas collected a game-best 12 rebounds. Stephanie Leon tied career records with nine rebounds and five blocked shots.
HEN SCRATCHINGS
· The Blue Hens have won a season-best five consecutive contests and eight of their last 10.
· After already finishing regular season series with five CAA squads, Delaware faces James Madison for the first time.
· For more game notes, please click here.
SERIES INFORMATION
· One of the fiercest and tightest contested rivalries in program history, JMU leads UD, 15-13, all-time.
· The Hens are 5-7 against the Dukes in Harrisonburg.
· Delaware's last win at the Convocation Center came on February 10, 2013 with a 71-64 outcome.
· JMU has won three straight over UD.
· The Blue Hens last defeated the Dukes, 61-60, on February 24, 2013.
· The two teams finish the regular season series on March 1 at the Bob Carpenter Center.
· Martin is 13-15 against the Tribe during her tenure.
· Kenny Brooks (JMU '92) is in his 13th season as the head coach of the Dukes. Brooks is tied for first in program history with Shelia Moorman with 302 career victories at JMU.
· He is 14-10 all-time against the Blue Hens.
