University of Delaware Athletics
Saturday, November 17
San Marcos, TX
5:00 PM
University of Delaware
1-2
71
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56
Nicholls
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Delaware
17
14
16
24
71
Nicholls
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Junior Abby Gonzales
Photo by: Mark Campbell
Blue Hens Hold on for 71-56 Victory Over Nicholls
11/17/2018 9:12:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Defense turned into offense in the second half for the Blue Hens Saturday evening as Delaware captured its first win of the season by defeating Nicholls, 71-56 in the Preseason WNIT at Texas State's Strahan Arena.
Tied at halftime, the Hens (1-2) outscored the Colonels, 40-25, in the second half en route to victory. In total, Delaware out-rebounded Nicholls, 50-26, and forced 22 total Colonel turnovers.
Junior Abby Gonzales registered a career-high 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including four 3-pointers, to go along with three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 35 minutes of play.
Freshman Jasmine Dickey logged her second double double of the season and finished the game with 15 points and a season-best 16 rebounds.
Junior Samone DeFreese added 12 points and six rebounds while sophomore Justina Mascaro collected 10 points and four rebounds.
POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Natasha Adair
HEN SCRATCHINGS
• Jasmine Dickey is averaging 14.7 points and 13.0 rebounds in three games this season.
• Delaware forced seven Nicholls turnovers in the fourth quarter.
• Today's game marked the first-ever matchup between the Blue Hens and Colonels in women's basketball history.
• The Hens collected a season-best 50 rebounds and 18 assists.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
• Tuesday, November 20 – Delaware at Delaware State – 6 p.m. – Memorial Hall (Dover, Del.)
• Friday, November 23 – Delaware vs. Bradley – FAU Thanksgiving Tournament – 2:30 p.m. – FAU Arena (Boca Raton, Fla.)
• Saturday, November 24 – Delaware vs. FAU/Lafayette – FAU Thanksgiving Tournament – Time TBD – FAU Arena (Boca Raton, Fla.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389
Tied at halftime, the Hens (1-2) outscored the Colonels, 40-25, in the second half en route to victory. In total, Delaware out-rebounded Nicholls, 50-26, and forced 22 total Colonel turnovers.
Junior Abby Gonzales registered a career-high 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including four 3-pointers, to go along with three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 35 minutes of play.
Freshman Jasmine Dickey logged her second double double of the season and finished the game with 15 points and a season-best 16 rebounds.
Junior Samone DeFreese added 12 points and six rebounds while sophomore Justina Mascaro collected 10 points and four rebounds.
POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Natasha Adair
Freshman Jasmine DickeyTonight was an all-around complete team effort
— Delaware WBB (@DelawareWBB) November 18, 2018
🗣 @CoachAdair pic.twitter.com/OcSgh7VD3a
Another big night from the rook!
— Delaware WBB (@DelawareWBB) November 18, 2018
🗣 @_JD20 touts the importance of DEFENSE. #BlueHens pic.twitter.com/6HHiAJlqZj
HEN SCRATCHINGS
• Jasmine Dickey is averaging 14.7 points and 13.0 rebounds in three games this season.
• Delaware forced seven Nicholls turnovers in the fourth quarter.
• Today's game marked the first-ever matchup between the Blue Hens and Colonels in women's basketball history.
• The Hens collected a season-best 50 rebounds and 18 assists.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
• Tuesday, November 20 – Delaware at Delaware State – 6 p.m. – Memorial Hall (Dover, Del.)
• Friday, November 23 – Delaware vs. Bradley – FAU Thanksgiving Tournament – 2:30 p.m. – FAU Arena (Boca Raton, Fla.)
• Saturday, November 24 – Delaware vs. FAU/Lafayette – FAU Thanksgiving Tournament – Time TBD – FAU Arena (Boca Raton, Fla.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389
Team Stats
DELAWARE
NICH
FG%
.366
.356
3FG%
.250
.571
FT%
.714
.667
RB
50
26
TO
18
22
STL
7
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
4
FTM
2
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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