University of Delaware Athletics
Friday, November 25
Philadelphia. Pa. / The Palestra
2 p.m.
University of Delaware
2-2,0-0CAA
72
vs
68
Colgate
4-3,0-0Patriot
1
2
F
Delaware
26
46
72
Colgate
29
39
68
Photo by: Mark Campbell
Four Score in Double Figures to Lead Men’s Basketball to Win in First-Ever Cathedral Classic Game
11/25/2022 5:09:00 PM | Men's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA – Delaware men's basketball (2-2) erased a 10-point deficit to take down the defending Patriot League Champion Colgate Raiders (4-3), 72-68, in the first-ever game of the Cathedral Classic on Friday. For the first time this season, four Blue Hens tallied double-digit point totals with a pair above 20.
Jyáre Davis led all scorers with a career-high 24 points, topping his previous best of 23. The Newark, Del. native finished 10-of-18 from the floor, including 2-of-5 from deep. The big fella added three assists and two blocks to his line.
Jameer Nelson Jr. joined Davis above 20 points with 23 on an 8-of-17 afternoon. He also snagged six rebounds for second-best on the team.
LJ Owens dropped 12 points going 5-of-9, and a perfect 2-of-2 from long range. The transfer came up with two blocks, including one on the potential game-tying shot with four seconds left.
Christian Ray continued his hot streak of rebounding the ball. He posted a game-best and his most as a Blue Hen with 15 boards. The Gap, Pa. native completed the double-double with 10 points, also handing out three assists and snagging two steals.
The first 9:32 of the game was nearly neck-and-neck with both teams shooting north of 40% from the field before Colgate ripped off a pair of triples for its first lead greater than one possession at 18-12. The Raiders pulled ahead by as many as 10 before the Blue Hens buckled down, tallied four-straight, and held Colgate scoreless for 2:20 for a 25-19 game at the under-four timeout. Delaware pulled within three after finishing the frame with a 7-4 difference to sit down 29-26 at the half.
At the break, Nelson Jr. led all scorers with 12 points as the Blue Hens shot 37.0% from the field compared to Colgate's 42.9%. UD won the turnover battle at +1 with seven points off the Raiders' give-ups.
Delaware took 10 of the first 17 points of the second half that ended with an Owens' triple to tie the game at 36 apiece. After a Colgate bucket, the Hens ripped off a 10-4 spurt over a four-minute span to hold a 46-45 lead at the under-twelve media timeout. The Blue & Gold tallied a 9-5 run to take its largest lead of the day at 58-50. The Raiders pulled within one possession on multiple occasions, but the Delaware defense held steady.
In the second half, the Blue Hens shot a blistering 56.3% (18-of-32) from the field and 75.0% (6-of-8) from three-point range.
Delaware shot 47.5% from the floor to tie its season-high set in the opener against Wilmington. The group ended +1 in turnover margin and +2 in rebounding. The Blue Hens' seven deflections are one more than UD's average of 6.0 blocks per game which ranks 16th in the nation.
Delaware returns to the confines of The Cathedral of College Basketball on Saturday as it takes on Hartford at 2 p.m.
Jyáre Davis led all scorers with a career-high 24 points, topping his previous best of 23. The Newark, Del. native finished 10-of-18 from the floor, including 2-of-5 from deep. The big fella added three assists and two blocks to his line.
Jameer Nelson Jr. joined Davis above 20 points with 23 on an 8-of-17 afternoon. He also snagged six rebounds for second-best on the team.
LJ Owens dropped 12 points going 5-of-9, and a perfect 2-of-2 from long range. The transfer came up with two blocks, including one on the potential game-tying shot with four seconds left.
Christian Ray continued his hot streak of rebounding the ball. He posted a game-best and his most as a Blue Hen with 15 boards. The Gap, Pa. native completed the double-double with 10 points, also handing out three assists and snagging two steals.
The first 9:32 of the game was nearly neck-and-neck with both teams shooting north of 40% from the field before Colgate ripped off a pair of triples for its first lead greater than one possession at 18-12. The Raiders pulled ahead by as many as 10 before the Blue Hens buckled down, tallied four-straight, and held Colgate scoreless for 2:20 for a 25-19 game at the under-four timeout. Delaware pulled within three after finishing the frame with a 7-4 difference to sit down 29-26 at the half.
At the break, Nelson Jr. led all scorers with 12 points as the Blue Hens shot 37.0% from the field compared to Colgate's 42.9%. UD won the turnover battle at +1 with seven points off the Raiders' give-ups.
Delaware took 10 of the first 17 points of the second half that ended with an Owens' triple to tie the game at 36 apiece. After a Colgate bucket, the Hens ripped off a 10-4 spurt over a four-minute span to hold a 46-45 lead at the under-twelve media timeout. The Blue & Gold tallied a 9-5 run to take its largest lead of the day at 58-50. The Raiders pulled within one possession on multiple occasions, but the Delaware defense held steady.
In the second half, the Blue Hens shot a blistering 56.3% (18-of-32) from the field and 75.0% (6-of-8) from three-point range.
Delaware shot 47.5% from the floor to tie its season-high set in the opener against Wilmington. The group ended +1 in turnover margin and +2 in rebounding. The Blue Hens' seven deflections are one more than UD's average of 6.0 blocks per game which ranks 16th in the nation.
Delaware returns to the confines of The Cathedral of College Basketball on Saturday as it takes on Hartford at 2 p.m.
Team Stats
UD
Colg
FG%
.475
.450
3FG%
.368
.364
FT%
.692
.500
RB
34
36
TO
12
13
STL
5
4
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
24
FGM
10
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
21
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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