Jameer Nelson Jr.’s last-second putback layup extends Blue Hens’ winning streak to five games

Photo: Mark Campbell

A last-second tip-in layup from Redshirt junior guard Jameer Nelson Jr. would give the University of Delaware men’s basketball team a 60-59 victory over the Rider University Broncs on Monday night. Delaware extends their winning streak to five with this victory.

Monday night #CAAHoops excitement@DelawareMBB wins in the last seconds and @CofCBasketball ties a season-high 14 triples in a victory over Coastal Carolina pic.twitter.com/setekFDB1N

— CAA Basketball (@CAABasketball) December 20, 2022

Jameer Nelson Jr. led the team in scoring in the game with 23 points.

 Redshirt sophomore forward Jyáre Davis also scored in double-digits as he had 15 points.

Delaware had the advantage in multiple categories in the game, which included points off of turnovers (17-11), and blocks (4-2).

UD also had the advantage in shooting, with the team shooting 42.6 %(23-54) and Rider shooting 41.7 %( 25-60). The Blue Hens were also the better team at the free-throw line in this game, as the team shot 63.6 %(7-11), and the Broncs shot 40.0 % (2-5).

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Davis & Ray combine for 45 points as Blue Hens’ winning streak hits four with a 76-69 win over Princeton

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