University of Delaware Athletics
Wednesday, November 29
Washington, D.C.
7 PM
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Women’s Basketball Travels To The Nation’s Capital To Face American Wednesday
11/27/2023 6:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of Delaware women's basketball team aims to sustain its winning momentum as they journey to the nation's capital to take on American (1-4) at Bender Arena on Wednesday evening. The game is set to tip off at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
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- Delaware put an end to their three-game slide by securing a decisive 73-66 victory against Vermont, wrapping up their appearance at the 2023 Clean Simple Eats Gulf Coast Showcase on Sunday morning.
- Tara Cousins emerged as a standout, matching her career-best of 22 points with exceptional efficiency, leading the charge for the Blue Hens.
- Noteworthy contributions came from Chloe Wilson and Sydney Boone, both racking up impressive double-figure scores of 17 points each. Boone, in particular, hit a career-high mark in this thrilling game, alongside her teammates' stellar performance.
- Cousins wrapped up the tournament with an impressive average of 20.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 1.3 steals per game. Her skill on the court was evident, boasting a 53.2 percent success rate from the field and a sharp 41.7 percent from beyond the arc (25-37 and 10-24, respectively).
- Right behind her, Wilson delivered a solid performance, averaging 13.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.
- Notably, Wilson displayed finesse at the free-throw line, boasting an 80 percent success rate (20-25).
- Delaware concluded the tournament with a 1-2 record, marking the end of their Thanksgiving trip in Estero, Fla.
- The Blue Hen captains of four are leading the team averaging over 10 points per game
- Cousins: 15.8 ppg
- Wilson: 15.0 ppg
- Klarke Sconiers: 13.2 ppg
- Boone: 10.0 ppg
- As of Sunday, Nov. 26, Sconiers holds the 24th spot nationally for her impressive 61% field goal accuracy, securing the fourth position within the competitive CAA rankings.
- Meanwhile, Wilson claims the 31st spot nationally for successfully netting 31 free throws, securing a strong second place within the conference. Additionally, she holds the 44th spot nationally for the number of free throw attempts and commands the lead within the conference in this statistical category.
- The Eagles enter Wednesday's matchup sporting a 1-4 record on the young season and the last time the team hit the hardwood was last Wednesday, Nov. 22, hosting George Mason.
American fell 72-62 to the Patriots, extending their losing streak to four. - Emily Johns and Ivy Bales led the charge for American, scoring 14 and 13 points respectively. Bales had four rebounds and five assists.
- Lauren Stack finished the contest with 11 points. Defensively, Stack also had a steal and two rebounds.
- On the boards, Kayla Henning, Anna LeMaster, and Bailey Garbee came out on top with five rebounds apiece. Garbee took advantage of her second collegiate start when she also grabbed five points while Henning walked off the floor with eight.
- This encounter marks the 20th meeting between Delaware and American in the program's history, with the Blue Hens holding a commanding 14-5 lead, including an impressive 6-2 record on the road. Notably, the Blue Hens have secured victory in their last six encounters against the Eagles, showcasing their dominance in recent matchups.
- Delaware clashed with American last season on Dec. 21, 2022. The Blue Hens dominated, securing a commanding 16-point victory of 66-50 at home, concluding their non-conference schedule triumphantly.
- Cousins stood out among the trio of Blue Hens scoring in double digits, tallying 10 points and three steals to go alongside an impressive career-high eight assists.
- Complementing the effort were standout performances by Sconiers (six points), Michelle Ojo (seven points, 10 rebounds, three blocks), Mia Yanogacio (five points, three rebounds), and Nakiyah Mays-Prince (three assists, two rebounds), all contributing significantly to the team's victory.
- The last time Delaware emerged victorious in D.C. dates back to the 2016-17 season, securing a tight 56-55 win on Nov. 16, 2016.
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