University of Delaware Athletics
Saturday, December 16
UBS Arena / Elmont, N.Y.
4:30 PM
University of Delaware
vs
Rhode Island
Men’s Basketball to Take on Rhode Island in Neutral Site Showdown
12/15/2023 6:19:00 PM | Men's Basketball
ELMONT, N.Y. – The University of Delaware men's basketball team is back in action Saturday afternoon against Rhode Island as the Blue Hens head to Elmont, N.Y. for the Holiday Hoopfest at the UBS Arena. Tip-off is set for 4:30 p.m.
HOW TO FOLLOW
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ABOUT THE HENS
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HOW TO FOLLOW
Watch | Listen | Live Stats | Delaware Game Notes | Rhode Island Game Notes
ABOUT THE HENS
- Delaware comes off its second-straight win as the Blue Hens edged out Robert Morris 73-69 on Monday.
- The Blue Hens are tied for the second most wins away from home after capturing five victories on the road and at neutral sites.
- The Hens have four players averaging double figures per game with Jyáre Davis at the top with 18.0, followed by Gerald Drumgoole Jr. (12.1), Cavan Reilly (11.9), and Jalun Trent (10.7).
- Trent was named the Mid-Major Madness Player of the Week and CAA Co-Player of the Week for his 27-point performance in Delaware's 87-80 win over Xavier.
- The Hens enter play with a +7.0 scoring differential.
- Delaware has been ranked in the top 100 of the NET Rankings since it came out. It is the first-time ever the Hens have cracked the 10p 100, currently sitting at 91.
- URI enters Saturday's game at 5-5, having lost three in a row.
- The Rams are led offensively by Jaden House and Zak Montgomery as the pair is averaging 14.6 and 13.6 points per game, respectively.
- David Fuchs is averaging 6.9 boards per game, while Always Wright leads the squad in defensive boards with 5.0.
- Rhode Island added five transfers for the 2023-24 season.
- The Rams enter play on Saturday with a +1.7 scoring differential.
- URI has a -3.6 turnover per game margin.
- Saturday's game will be the first time the two squads match up.
For the latest on Delaware men's basketball, follow the Blue Hens on X, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
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