Blue Hens Women’s Basketball Loses to Middle Tennessee on Senior Day

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:16 PM

The University of Delaware women's basketball team suffered a 67-53 defeat against Middle Tennessee at the Bob Carpenter Center on Saturday. The loss came on Senior Day as the Blue Hens honored four graduating players before the game.

NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware women’s basketball squad dropped a 67-53 decision to Middle Tennessee during Saturday’s contest at the Bob Carpenter Center. The defeat occurred on Senior Day, when the program celebrated four graduating players.

With the loss, the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ record moves to 12-16 overall and 6-11 in Conference USA play. Meanwhile, Middle Tennessee improved their standing to 15-13 overall with a 10-6 conference record.

The game marked an emotional day for Delaware as the team honored seniors Sarah Jenkins, Amiya Carroll, Jiya Perry, and Ella Wanzer before tipoff. Despite the special recognition ceremony, the Blue Hens were unable to secure a victory in front of their home crowd.

The 14-point margin of defeat represents another setback for Delaware’s women’s basketball program as they continue their Conference USA campaign. The Blue Raiders capitalized on the opportunity to strengthen their conference tournament positioning with the road victory in Newark.

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