Pair of Double-Doubles Leads Women’s Basketball Past Evansville, 65-54

Saturday, November 30

New Orleans, La.

6:45 PM ET/5:45 PM CT

University of Delaware

2-5,0-0CAA

Evansville

2-5,0-0MVC

Delaware

Evansville

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Pair of Double-Doubles Leads Women’s Basketball Past Evansville, 65-54

11/30/2024 9:34:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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NEW ORLEANS – The University of Delaware women's basketball team wrapped up the 2024 Big Easy Classic - Fleur de Lis Tournament with a commanding victory over Evansville on Saturday evening at the Alario Center in Westwego, La. The Blue Hens (2-5) held a double-digit lead for over 34 minutes to secure a 65-54 win, snapping a two-game losing streak and improving their record. Evansville fell to 2-5 on the season.

HEN HIGHLIGHTS

Chloe Wilson delivered her second double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds, marking the 17th double-double of her career.
Ande'a Cherisier recorded her first career double-double, contributing 13 points and 11 rebounds, including five on the offensive end.
Ella Wanzer and Jiya Perry each added 11 points while combining for eight rebounds and six steals.
Off the bench, Arantxa Portalez impressed with a career-best outing of seven points and six rebounds in just 15 minutes. Tara Cousins dished out a game-high five assists.

HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter: Delaware 23, Evansville 6

Evansville scored first, taking a 2-0 lead 30 seconds into the game. However, Delaware quickly responded.
Wilson sank two free throws at the 9:06 mark, igniting a dominant 23-4 run.
The quarter's highlight came with Portalez finishing a feed from Perry, extending the lead to 18 points with 1:25 remaining.

Second Quarter: Delaware 37, Evansville 16

The Blue Hens maintained their momentum, keeping a double-digit lead throughout the period.
Evansville cut the deficit to 17 points with 2:26 left, but Delaware answered with a 6-0 spurt, capped by Portalez's driving layup at 1:24 to push the lead to a game-high 23 points.
Avery Kelley hit a jumper with four seconds on the clock, sending the Blue Hens into halftime with a 21-point advantage.

Third Quarter: Delaware 52, Evansville 33

Delaware controlled the third quarter, keeping Evansville at bay.
The Purple Aces could get no closer than 16 points.
Cherisier and Perry combined to score Delaware's final five points of the period, ensuring a 19-point lead heading into the fourth.

Fourth Quarter: Delaware 65, Evansville 54

Evansville attempted a late rally but never got closer than 12 points.
Wanzer and Alieghya Bartholomew each hit two free throws, extending the Blue Hens' lead to 16 points with 47 seconds remaining.
Evansville scored the final five points from the free-throw line to settle the final margin.

GAME NOTES

This matchup marked the first-ever meeting between Delaware and Evansville. The Blue Hens now lead the all-time series 1-0.

UP NEXT
The Blue Hens return to the First State next Saturday, Dec. 7, to host in-state rival Delaware State inside Bob Carpenter Center. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m., with the game broadcast live on FloCollege.
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