Painter scores 23 to lift Delaware over Elon 80-77
NEWARK, Del. -- — Dylan Painter tied his career high with a season-high 23 points plus 12 rebounds as Delaware stretched its home win streak to seven games, edging past Elon 80-77 on Saturday.
Painter shot 11 for 12 from the line. He added three blocks.
Ryan Allen had 13 points for Delaware (14-6, 5-2 Colonial Athletic Association). Kevin Anderson added 11 points. Ebby Asamoah had 10 points and six rebounds.
Anderson's two free throws with six seconds left gave Delaware a five-point lead.
Torrence Watson had 20 points for the Phoenix (5-15, 2-5). Michael Graham added 19 points and 11 rebounds. Darius Burford had 18 points.
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2021-22 Colonial Athletic Association Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 15-3 | - | 27-9 |
| Towson | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Hofstra | 13-5 | 2 | 21-11 |
| Delaware | 10-8 | 5 | 22-13 |
| Drexel | 10-8 | 5 | 15-14 |
| Charleston | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Elon | 7-11 | 8 | 10-22 |
| James Madison | 6-12 | 7.5 | 15-14 |
| William & Mary | 4-14 | 11 | 5-27 |
| Northeastern | 2-16 | 13 | 9-22 |