Monte Ross said since the preseason, on most nights he will have the best player on the court, Devon Saddler. The sophomore guard has lived up to that hype thus far, averaging 24.7 points per game this season. Saturday may have cemented his spot as the best player in the CAA.
It took until 8:47 left in the first half for Elena Delle Donne to miss her first field goal attempt Monday night. By the time that happened she already scored 16 points. Delle Donne ended up with 28 points, despite playing a season-low 19 minutes Monday against Yale.
Delaware's four highly regarded freshmen basketball players received their first taste of CAA play Saturday. It was quite the welcoming. A double-digit win over the preseason No. 1 team, Drexel, is one of the best scenarios they could have hoped for.
The Delaware women's basketball team secured its sixth win and maintained an undefeated season Sunday after defeating William & Mary 73-57. After three unanswered scores by the Hens to start the game, William & Mary was forced to call a timeout within the first two minutes.
Delaware vs. Pennsylvania Time: 7 p.m. Location: Philadelphia About the teams: About Delaware: The Hens are now 3-3 on the season and have a 1-0 league record. They are fresh off a 71-60 home win over Drexel, the preseason pick to win the CAA. Devon Saddler leads the team with 24.
Looking back at the year 2011, it has a solid claim for one of the most successful athletic calendar years in Delaware history. The year began with a national championship appearance in football (lost on a disputed call) and ended with a monumental basketball victory and wins in the NCAA Tournament by two different programs.
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