Delaware Men’s Basketball Team Makes Unexpected Cinderella Run in Conference Tournament
Delaware’s men’s basketball team seemed to be heading towards a disappointing season with a record of 12-20, including a six-game losing streak to end the regular season. However, a remarkable turnaround has seen the Blue Hens win four straight games in the Coastal Athletic Association conference tournament, putting them on the brink of an automatic bid to March Madness if they beat UNC Wilmington in the final on Tuesday night.
Delaware’s last appearance in the NCAA Tournament was in 2022, where they were a No. 15 seed and suffered a first-round loss. They have only made it to the tournament one other time since 2000, as a No. 13 seed in 2014. Therefore, making the tournament this year would be a significant achievement for the team.
Despite their struggles, Delaware would not be the worst team to make the NCAA Tournament if they secure a bid. Teams like Florida International, UCF, and Fairfield have all made the tournament with an 11-18 record, while others like Lehigh, Florida A&M, Texas Southern, Oakland, and Cal Poly have also made appearances with below-average records.
Delaware’s unexpected run in the conference tournament has seen them upset higher-seeded teams and put themselves in a position to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Fans will be eagerly watching as the Blue Hens face UNC Wilmington in the final to potentially punch their ticket to March Madness in what could be a memorable Cinderella story for the team.
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