Women’s Basketball Closes Non-Conference Slate Against Harvard On New Year’s Eve

NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware women's basketball team returns to campus Sunday afternoon to wrap up its non-conference slate in a thrilling New Year's Eve home matchup against Harvard inside Bob Carpenter Center.

The remarkable union after 29 long years, second time meeting in program history has tipoff scheduled for 2 p.m. and will be featured as part of FloSports' Live-To-Social initiative. The game will be streamed on the FloHoops YouTube channel, Twitter/X account and Facebook page free of charge for viewers and will be broadcast on FloHoops.

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ABOUT THE HENS

The Blue Hens last saw the hardwood exactly 10 days ago on Dec. 21, when they closed out the road portion of the non-conference schedule against in-state foe Delaware State.
Delaware saw their winning drought continue as the squad fell 69-66 to in-state rival Delaware State inside Memorial Hall moving to a 4-7 record on the season.
The Blue Hens saw a strong outing from Tara Cousins and Rebecca Demeke.
Cousins finished with 22 points (7-17 FG, 5-13 3FG) and five rebounds to pace the Blue Hens.
Demeke followed with a career-best 19 points (7-14 FG, 5-12 3FG) and four rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench.
Nakiyah Mays-Prince, who made her first start of the season, pulled down a career-best 10 rebounds, in 34 minutes of action.
Nationwide, Cousins stands out, ranking 29th in three-pointers per game (2.91), 32nd in three-point attempts (87) and 44th in three-pointers made (32).
Chloe Wilson's national standing is also notable, holding the 28th in free throws made (55) and 35th in free throw attempts (69).
As a unit, Delaware ranks 52nd in defensive rebounds per game (28.5) in the nation, third in the CAA; 74th in three-point percentage (34.6) and second in the conference; 75th in rebounds per game (40.73), fourth in the conference.

ABOUT THE CRIMSON

The last time out for Harvard was on Thursday, Dec. 28 against Rhode Island, as part of their five-game road stretch.
The Crimson dropped a heartbreaking 59-56 decision to URI moving to a 6-6 mark on the season.
Harvard was paced by Lola Mullaney, who led all scorers with 15 points and added three assists and two rebounds.
Katie Krupa followed close behind with 14 points, four assists and three rebounds.
Elena Rodriguez rounded out double digit scorers by adding 10 points.
Karlee White posted another strong performance with eight points, five rebounds, and a steal.
As of Dec. 26 CollegeInsider.com Top 25 Mid-Major Poll, the Crimson received 21 votes.

SERIES HISTORY

It has been 29 years since the Blue Hens and the Crimson will be meeting, the second time meeting in program history.
The Crimson won the first ever meeting between the two squads on Dec. 18, 1994 by a score of 75-60 in a neutral site game in Tampa, Fla.
This will be the first time second-year head coaches Sarah Jenkins and Carrie Moore will have their squads facing one another inside Bob Carpenter Center.

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Women’s Basketball Closes Non-Conference Slate Against Harvard On New Year’s Eve

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Players Mentioned

Tara Cousins

Rebecca Demeke

Nakiyah Mays-Prince

Chloe Wilson

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Women’s Basketball Closes Non-Conference Slate Against Harvard On New Year’s Eve

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Players Mentioned

Tara Cousins

Rebecca Demeke

Nakiyah Mays-Prince

Chloe Wilson

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