The University of Delaware women's basketball team pulled off a stunning 66-47 victory over ninth-ranked Kennesaw State in their first-ever Conference USA tournament appearance. The Blue Hens advance to face top-seeded Louisiana Tech in Wednesday's quarterfinal round.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The University of Delaware women’s basketball squad delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, overwhelming ninth-ranked Kennesaw State 66-47 during their inaugural Conference USA Basketball Championship appearance at Propst Arena.
The historic victory marks the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ first-ever participation in the CUSA postseason tournament, and they made it count with a dominant showing against a highly-ranked opponent.
Leading the charge was Cherisier, who matched her personal best with 24 points in the crucial tournament opener. Her stellar performance helped propel Delaware to a convincing 19-point margin of victory.
The Blue Hens now advance to Wednesday’s quarterfinal matchup, where they’ll face the tournament’s top seed, Louisiana Tech. That game is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. as Delaware continues their remarkable postseason run.
The impressive upset victory showcases the program’s growth and establishes Delaware as a legitimate contender in their debut CUSA tournament appearance.
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