Allen scores season-high 26 points as Blue Hens sweep Elon

Photo: Mark Campbell

The University of Delaware men’s basketball team did not freeze up as the snow came in on Sunday instead, the team swept Elon University Phoenix with a 75-70 victory at the Bob Carpenter Center.

Related: ASAMOAH & ANDERSON COMBINE FOR 25 POINTS IN BLUE HENS 66-43 WIN OVER ELON

The leading scorer in the win for the Blue Hens was senior guard Ryan Allen who had a season-high 26 points.

Secured the sweep 👌@_BabyRy_ leads the #BlueHens with 26 points.

We’re at Drexel next on Feb. 11 pic.twitter.com/peKvNFT0fu

— Delaware Men’s Basketball (@DelawareMBB) January 31, 2021

Redshirt senior forward Dylan Painter earned his seventh double-double of the season as he had 15 points and ten rebounds in the win.

Two other Blue Hens players scored in double digits, which were senior guard Kevin Anderson (13) and freshman forward Andrew Carr (12).

Delaware had the advantage in multiple categories in this game, which included second-chance points (13-7), rebounds (34-26), and blocks (7-1).

Let’s get into the game: click below for the full recap.