Nelson Jr. & Owens combine for 48 points in Blue Hens win over in-state rival Delaware State

Photo: Mark Campbell

The Route 1 Rivalry trophy will stay in Newark, Delaware, as the University of Delaware men’s basketball team defeated their in-state rival, the Delaware State University Hornets, 77-69. The win also marked head coach Martin Ingelsby’s 100th career victory.

Delaware Day 😎 pic.twitter.com/5oIGQyzDHq

— Delaware Men’s Basketball (@DelawareMBB) December 8, 2022

Redshirt junior guard Jameer Nelson Jr. led the Blue Hens in scoring with 27 points. Nelson Jr. also hit a milestone in this game, as he went over the 1,000-point mark.

There it is. 1,000 career points for Jameer Nelson Jr. 👏 pic.twitter.com/BfsW3xCQ4E

— Delaware Men’s Basketball (@DelawareMBB) December 8, 2022

Senior guard Christian Ray recorded a double-double in the win with 11 points and ten rebounds.

Two other Hens players who scored in double-digits were Graduate Student guard LJ Owens (21), and Redshirt sophomore forward Jyáre Davis (11).

Delaware had the advantage in multiple categories in the game, which included points off of turnovers (16-6), fast-break points (18-8), assists (13-12), turnovers (6-13), and steals (8-4).

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 Jyáre Davis scores 25 points in Blue Hens 69-67 win over Davidson

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