Delaware’s women’s basketball team secured a 71-55 victory over UNCW in the Credit Union 1 CAA Women’s Basketball Championship. The Blue Hens made a dominant 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to secure their spot in the quarterfinals, where they will face Charleston. Michelle Ojo led Delaware with a career-high 18 points off the bench, while Ali Zelaya recorded a double-double for UNCW.
The game was a close affair throughout the first three quarters, with both teams trading leads. Delaware managed to pull ahead in the fourth quarter with a strong offensive performance and solid defense that forced turnovers from UNCW. The Blue Hens shot 46.7% from the field, while holding UNCW to 34.5% shooting.
Delaware’s victory marks their first appearance in the quarterfinals since 2022. The team will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their quest for the championship title.
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