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Enabosi Registers Career Game as Delaware Bounces Back for 69-56 Win at Charleston
2/26/2017 5:04:00 PM | Women's Basketball
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Behind a career-game from sophomore Nicole Enabosi (Gaithersburg, Md./Our Lady of Good Counsel), the Blue Hens grabbed a much-needed win Sunday afternoon by defeating the College of Charleston, 69-56, at TD Arena.
Enabosi registered a career-high 26 points while shooting 10-of-14 from the floor and going a perfect 6-of-6 from the charity stripe. The forward added 16 rebounds, which is just one shy of her career-best 17 posted against James Madison on January 13, four assists and two steals in 36 minutes of play.
Seniors Erika Brown (Paterson, N.J./John F. Kennedy) and Hannah Jardine (St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada/O'Donel) collected 13 and 11 points, respectively, for Delaware. Brown tied a career-high with nine rebounds while Jardine added five rebounds.
The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Delaware, who improves to 15-13 overall and 9-8 in the CAA. The Blue Hens have now locked a spot as a No. 4 or No. 5 seed in the upcoming CAA Tournament.
Breanna Bolden tallied 23 points and eight rebounds for the Cougars (9-19, 6-11 CAA) while Courtney Gardner collected a team-high 11 rebounds.
“I really thought everybody stepped up today. Everyone has been playing their hearts out and I thought they all did an outstanding job. It was nice to see us execute, knock down shots, attack the basket and get on the boards. We really did a good job of taking care of the ball and being patient. This is a big win for us. There are so many good teams in this league that it's tough to get wins on the road.”
Sophomore Nicole Enabosi
“I have to credit my teammates as I couldn't have a big game without them. They're the ones that were passing, cutting and getting the ball to me. We really needed this win. We came in determined and focused and I'm glad we were able to come out with the 'W.'
HEN SCRATCHINGS
· Nicole Enabosi previously recorded a career-high 24 points at Hofstra on January 19.
· Enabosi's game of 26 points and 16 rebounds was good for her 15th double double of the year and 21st of her career.
· The Blue Hens outrebounded the Cougars, 43-40, and also held advantages in assists (13-10) and blocked shots (5-4).
· Delaware tied a season-high by recording 27 field goals made.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Wednesday, March 1 – Towson at Delaware – 7 p.m. – Bob Carpenter Center (Newark, Del.) – SENIOR NIGHT
· March 9-11 – Delaware at CAA Women's Basketball Tournament – JMU Convocation Center (Harrisonburg, Va.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Sports Information Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 302-379-9182
