Women’s Basketball Rolls Past Hofstra, 82-59

Sunday, February 4

Hempstead, N.Y.

2 PM

University of Delaware

8-13,4-5CAA

Hofstra

7-13,1-8CAA

Delaware

Hofstra

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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – The University of Delaware women's basketball closed out its two-game road stretch Sunday afternoon in Hempstead, N.Y. against Hofstra. The Blue Hens returned to winning ways and captured a dominating 82-59 road win over the Pride (7-13, 1-8 CAA) inside David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. With the win, the Blue Hens (8-13, 4-5 CAA) extended its winning streak over the Pride to 17 games while also pushing Hofstra's current losing streak to eight games.

COACH'S QUOTE

We have been hitting a lot of adversity and this team is learning how to manage through it," said head coach Sarah Jenkins. "One of the things that we have been struggling with is making shots. As a player, it's hard on you when you don't see the ball go in. As a coach, its hard when you don't see the ball go in for your kids and to finally see the ball go in, it felt really good. I thanked God, maybe the curse is over [laughs].

HEN HIGHLIGHTS

The Blue Hens were led by first-year center Ande'a Cherisier, who had 17 points (8-of-9 FG, 1-of-1 FT), grabbed seven boards, block one shot and had one steal.
Cherisier was one of five Blue Hens along with Chloe Wilson (13 points, 5-of-13 FG, four rebounds, three assists, one block, one steal), Klarke Sconiers (12 points, 4-of-7 FG, 4-of-4 FT, three rebounds), Nakiyah Mays-Prince (5-of-7 FG, three rebounds, three assists, one steal) and Tara Cousins (10 points, 3-of-8 FG, 2-of-2 3FG, 2-of-2 FG).
Delaware finished the afternoon shooting exactly 50 percent (30-of-60) from the field, 43.8 percent (7-of-16) from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent (15-of-19) from the free throw line.
The Blue Hens held a +6 rebound margin, (34-28), while finishing 16 second-chance points off of 14 offensive rebounds.
The Blue & Gold also finished with 15 assists, three blocks, 10 steals, nine fast-break points, 29 bench points and scored 27 points off of 23 Pride miscues.

HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter: Hofstra 21, Delaware 20

Emma Von Essen connected from deep 20 seconds into the game to open a 6-2 scoring spurt for Hofstra.
Cherisier earned an old-fashioned three-point play at the 8:04 mark to ignite a much-needed 8-3 run for Delaware to take the brief one-point lead, 10-9, with 6:15 remaining.
The seesaw battle for the advantage commenced over the remaining five minutes of the quarter, with the biggest lead of four points (18-14) in the hands of the Pride.
The Blue Hens held a brief two-point advantage (20-18) with 34 seconds left before Sorelle Ineza finished a three-point play with time expiring to regain the lead, 21-20.

Second Quarter: Delaware 34, Hofstra 33

The Pride got the second quarter started scoring four-straight points to take their largest lead of the half at 25-20.
The Blue Hens responded by scoring seven unanswered, starting with a second-chance layup from Cherisier, a three-pointer from Grace Sundback, and a Mays-Prince jump shot off a Pride turnover to take a 27-25 lead.
After Hofstra scored six unanswered points to make it a 31-27 game, Delaware closed the half on a 7-2 run over the final 2:45 of the quarter to take a 34-344 lead into the break.

Third Quarter: Delaware 57, Hofstra 43

After Hofstra took an early 36-34 lead with a three-point basket, the Blue Hens went on a commanding 17-0 run from the 8:45 mark to the 4:26 mark to take a 51-36 lead. The run was started and capped by driving layups by Wilson and Mays-Prince.
The Blue Hens also received point contributions from Cousins and Sundback during the run. Delaware maintained its double-digit lead and went into the final frame up 57-43.

Fourth Quarter: Delaware 82, Hofstra 59

Delaware remained in the driver's seat throughout the final frame and extended its double-digit lead to 24 points thanks to a triple by Mia Yanogacio, 80-56, with 1:09 left.
Ineza answered back with a three-pointer of her own before Mays-Prince's pair of freebies settled the 82-59 final.

GAME NOTES

Von Essen paced Hofstra with 19 points while Ineza and Brooke Anya followed with 16 and 14 points, respectively.
This is the first game since the season opener against Longwood (Nov. 9) that the Blue Hens had five players score in double figures.
Also against Longwood, this is Delaware's largest margin of victory, 23 points, since facing the Lancers (26 points, Nov. 9)
This will be the only regular-season matchup between the Blue Hens and the Pride.

UP NEXT
The Blue Hens return to the First State next Friday (Feb. 9) set to host William & Mary inside Bob Carpenter Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on FloHoops.

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