Chrissi Rawak led a national search for a new women's basketball head coach just days after the team's trip to the NCAA tournament, landing on former associate Sarah Jenkins,
Despite 17 points from redshirt freshman Jyáre Davis, the Blue Hens were not able to keep up with No. 2 Villanova, exiting the tournament with an 80-60 defeat.
Friday afternoon will be a jam-packed day for upset-minded Delaware basketball, with the men facing No. 2 Villanova at 2:30 p.m., followed by the women taking on No. 4 Maryland at 5 p.m.
After just one year at the University of Delaware, Jameer Nelson Jr., the son of NBA All-Star Jameer Nelson Sr., will have a chance to play on the national stage of the NCAA tournament.
Two of Delaware’s star seniors, Kevin Anderson (left) and Ryan Allen (right), celebrate with the CAA Championship trophy after Tuesday’s 59-56 win.
The Blue Hens will make their first appearance in the conference championship game since the 2013-2014 season following Monday’s semifinal victory against Towson.
Men’s basketball took care of business on Sunday in the CAA quarterfinals against Drexel with a 66-56 victory, which advances them to a Monday matchup versus No. 1 Towson.
