Women’s Basketball Records Largest Margin of Victory over Drexel Since 2007

Thursday, March 6

Newark, Del.

6:30 PM

University of Delaware

12-15,9-8CAA

Drexel

16-11,12-5CAA

Drexel

Delaware

Photo by: Mikey Reeves

Women’s Basketball Records Largest Margin of Victory over Drexel Since 2007

3/6/2025 8:50:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware women's basketball team destroyed the Drexel Dragons, 82-59 on Thursday night. It was the largest margin of victory for the Hens over their rivals from Philadelphia since 2007. The Blue Hens jump up to 12-15 (9-8 CAA), while the Dragons drop to 16-11 (12-5 CAA).

HENS HIGHLIGHTS

The Blue Hens tallied a season-best 21 assists.
Delaware made double-digit threes, knocking down 10 from beyond the arc at a 56-percent clip.
Ella Wanzer led the way with 19 points, shooting 70-percent from the floor including a 4-of-6 from three.
Ande'a Cherisier went 8-for-12 from the floor for 18 points and six rebounds.
Tara Cousins dropped 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting to go with six assists.
Rebecca Demeke put up 11 points while shooting 50-percent from deep.

HOW IT HAPPENED

At the game's initial media timeout, Delaware led 11-6 after the Hens used an 11-0 run early in the contest. The Blue & Gold took a 16-12 advantage into the second quarter.
With 4:06 to go in the second quarter, Delaware held a 32-22 lead. The half ended with the same margin as the Hens led 41-31 at the break.
Delaware used a 7-0 run over 1:51 to take a 15-point lead with 4:29 remaining in the third quarter. The home team led by 16 heading into the final quarter.
The lead reached as high as 26 in the fourth for the Hens to take the contest.

GAME NOTES

The result marked the first time since February 25, 2007 that the Hens defeated the Dragons by 20+ points.
Demeke posted her sixth-straight game with 10 or more points, while Cherisier recorded her third such contest.
Delaware improves to 10-3 when four or more players score in double figures.
This was the first win for Delaware over Drexel since Sarah Jenkins took over the program.

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Delaware will host Towson for Senior Day on Saturday, March 8. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. and the game will air on FloHoops.

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