University of Delaware Athletics
Friday, January 18
Hempstead, NY
11:30 AM
University of Delaware
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Hofstra
Freshman Jasmine Dickey
Photo by: Philip Hinds
Team Effort Paces Hens in 78-59 Victory at Hofstra
1/18/2019 2:52:00 PM | Women's Basketball
NEWARK, Del. – The Blue Hens captured their first Colonial Athletic Association victory of the season Friday afternoon with a 78-59 decision over Hofstra at the Mack Sports Complex.
Delaware (6-10, 1-3 CAA) bounced back from three straight games of poor shooting performances to go 30-of-62 (.484) from the field for its second-highest shooting percentage of the season so far.
The Blue Hens received at least two points and one rebound from every player who saw playing time while junior Samone DeFreese led the way with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the floor. DeFreese added eight rebounds in the win.
Graduate student Makeda Nicholas contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists while freshman Jasmine Dickey logged her fourth career double double after finishing the day with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Natasha Adair
HEN SCRATCHINGS
• Delaware has won 18 of the last 21 versus Hofstra and is now 60-12 all-time against the Pride.
• The Blue Hens outrebounded the Pride, 41-28, and held advantages in assists (18-12), steals (9-4) and blocked shots (2-1).
• Natasha Adair picked up her 97th career win Friday.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
• Sunday, January 20 – Delaware at Northeastern – 2 p.m. – Cabot Center (Boston, Mass.)
• Friday, January 25 – UNCW at Delaware – Noon – Bob Carpenter Center (Newark, Del.)
• Sunday, January 27 – College of Charleston at Delaware – 1 p.m. – Bob Carpenter Center (Newark, Del.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389
Delaware (6-10, 1-3 CAA) bounced back from three straight games of poor shooting performances to go 30-of-62 (.484) from the field for its second-highest shooting percentage of the season so far.
The Blue Hens received at least two points and one rebound from every player who saw playing time while junior Samone DeFreese led the way with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the floor. DeFreese added eight rebounds in the win.
Graduate student Makeda Nicholas contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists while freshman Jasmine Dickey logged her fourth career double double after finishing the day with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Natasha Adair
Junior Samone DeFreeseTogether. #BlueHens
— Delaware WBB (@DelawareWBB) January 18, 2019
🗣 @CoachAdair pic.twitter.com/l5VW9bLoBL
A strong start and a strong finish and the #BlueHens grab the win
— Delaware WBB (@DelawareWBB) January 18, 2019
🗣 @SDeFreese97 pic.twitter.com/XObpq2MOAn
HEN SCRATCHINGS
• Delaware has won 18 of the last 21 versus Hofstra and is now 60-12 all-time against the Pride.
• The Blue Hens outrebounded the Pride, 41-28, and held advantages in assists (18-12), steals (9-4) and blocked shots (2-1).
• Natasha Adair picked up her 97th career win Friday.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
• Sunday, January 20 – Delaware at Northeastern – 2 p.m. – Cabot Center (Boston, Mass.)
• Friday, January 25 – UNCW at Delaware – Noon – Bob Carpenter Center (Newark, Del.)
• Sunday, January 27 – College of Charleston at Delaware – 1 p.m. – Bob Carpenter Center (Newark, Del.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389
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