Cousins Tallies First-Career Double-Double as Women’s Basketball Erases 17-Point Deficit to Beat UNCW

Friday, February 7

Newark, Del.

6:30 PM

University of Delaware

6-14,3-7CAA

UNCW

12-11,6-4CAA

UNCW

Delaware

Photo by: Mikey Reeves

Cousins Tallies First-Career Double-Double as Women’s Basketball Erases 17-Point Deficit to Beat UNCW

2/7/2025 9:11:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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NEWARK, Del. – Tara Cousins tallied her first-career double-double as the University of Delaware women's basketball team erased a 17-point deficit to beat UNCW, 72-67 on Friday. The Blue Hens won their second-consecutive contest to improve to 6-14 (3-7 CAA), while the Seahawks fell to 12-11 (6-4 CAA).

HENS HIGHLIGHTS

Delaware erased a 17-point first-half deficit
UD outscored UNCW 28-12 in the third quarter
Cousins earned her first-career double-double, dropping 12 points with a career-high 11 dimes.
Rebecca Demeke posted her fifth-straight game in double figures, scoring 11 points.
Ande'a Cherisier put up double-digit points in the first half, totaling 13 for the game to go with six boards.
Ella Wanzer recorded 13 points, including a 3-for-7 night from beyond the arc.
Chloe Wilson totaled 10 points and eight rebounds, making her the fifth Blue Hen in double figures.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Seahawks jumped out to an early 8-0 start in 1:08. UNCW outpaced UD 28-14 in the first frame.
At the second quarter media timeout, the road team held a 13-point advantage with 4:34 to go in the half. The Hens were able to cut the deficit to single digits, but they headed into the locker room down 39-30.
Delaware went on a torrid stretch midway through the third, outscoring its opponent 19-2 over 4:12 to take a 56-49 lead. During the Hens scoring onslaught, the Seahawks were held scoreless for the final 6:11 of the frame.
The Blue & Gold continued to prey on the Seahawks in the fourth quarter, scoring eight unanswered points over 3:06 to open a 13-point lead. The fourth quarter was back-and-forth in terms of scoring, but the Hens held the edge they set in the third quarter.

GAME NOTES

UD has now won 10-consecutive games against UNCW
Tonight's output marked Cherisier's 12th game in double figures for the year
The Blue & Gold improve to 5-2 when they have at least four scorers in double-digits

UP NEXT
Delaware will travel to Hofstra on Sunday, February 9. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m., and the game will air on FloHoops.

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