Fernandez Scores 27 as Blue Hens Upset George Washington 70–58

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The University of Delaware men’s basketball team upset the  George Washington University Revolutionaries 70-58 on Wednesday. GW was 8-2 and 5-0 at home before UD handed them the loss tonight.

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Senior guard Justyn Fernandez led the team in scoring in the win, with 27 points.

Two other Hens players scored in double digits in the victory: Sophomore forward Macon Emory (13) and Junior guard Christian Bliss (12).

Delaware had the advantage in multiple categories in the game, which included points in the paint (22-20) and assists (16-15).

UD also had the advantage in shooting, with the team boasting 51% (25-45) and George Washington 29%(18-62). The Blue Hens also bested the Revolutionaries from the three-point line, with the team shooting 45%( 9-20) and GW shooting 29%(8-28). Delaware also outshot the Revolutionaries at the free-throw line, with the team shooting 85%(11-13), and GW 64%(14-22).

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The Blue Hens lead by two at the end of the first half.

Delaware had the hot hand to start this game, as the team flew out to a 20-7 edge with 9:44 remaining in the opening half. Justyn Fernandez led the charge by scoring the team’s first 13 points in the game. He nailed three straight shots from the three-point line during that stretch.

George Washington stormed back by outscoring UD 22-11 to cut the deficit to two points (31-29) at the end of the first half.

UD takes home a 70-58 win!

The Revolutionaries stayed within striking distance through the first 12 minutes of the second half, trailing by just two points on five occasions—including 45–43 at the 8:29 mark.

Delaware wouldn’t lose its lead, going on a 13-5 run to grab a 58-48 advantage with 3:51 left in the game.

After that, Justyn Fernandez and Macon Emory would bring the win home for the Hens by scoring ten of the team’s final points to get a 70-58 victory over George Washington.

Team Stats

Team Stats
FG	25-49	18-62
Field Goal %	51	29
3PT	9-20	8-28
Three Point %	45	29
FT	11-13	14-22
Free Throw %	85	64
Rebounds	34	35
Offensive Rebounds	4	17
Defensive Rebounds	30	18
Assists	16	15
Steals	4	11
Blocks	7	7
Total Turnovers	18	12
Points Off Turnovers	12	15
Fast Break Points	9	10
Points in Paint	22	20
Fouls	15	12
Technical Fouls	1	1
Flagrant Fouls	0	0
Largest Lead	13	0