Delaware eases away from UMES in second half to win 71-62
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. -- Ithiel Horton scored 17 points, Matt Veretto added 16 and Eric Carter posted a double-double as Delaware defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore 71-62 on Friday night.
Horton made four 3-pointers while Carter scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, his second double-double this season for the Blue Hens (6-2), who are off to their best start through eight games since the 1999-2000 team began 9-1. Kevin Anderson added 11 points and six assists with Delaware shooting 52 percent and making 14 of 15 free throws.
The Hawks (1-7) were led by AJ Cheeseman with 16 points before fouling out, Bryan Urrutia with 15 plus six assists and Ryan Andino with 12 points.
Delaware led 29-27 at halftime. The Blue Hens used a 15-6 run with seven points from Veretto to take their largest lead of 62-50 with 4:22 remaining and the Hawks didn't get closer than seven thereafter.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mel Chettum
- Quez Crawford
- Charles Cropper
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 4-0 | - | 10-7 |
| Charleston | 3-1 | 1 | 13-4 |
| Elon | 3-1 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Towson | 3-1 | 1 | 8-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 2-2 | 2 | 12-5 |
| Hofstra | 2-2 | 2 | 10-7 |
| Northeastern | 2-2 | 2 | 10-7 |
| Drexel | 2-2 | 2 | 10-7 |
| Delaware | 2-2 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Campbell | 2-2 | 2 | 7-10 |
| Monmouth | 2-2 | 2 | 4-13 |
| Hampton | 2-3 | 2.5 | 9-8 |
| Stony Brook | 0-4 | 4 | 4-13 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-5 | 4.5 | 4-14 |
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 3-0 | - | 8-9 |
| Norfolk State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| South Carolina State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-12 |
| Morgan State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-12 |
| Delaware State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-10 |
| Coppin State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 2-16 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-3 | 3 | 4-15 |
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