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The University of Delaware men’s basketball team opened the 2026 season with a dominating 105-44 win over the Division III Notre Dame (MD) Gators.
Senior guard Chuck Bailey III led the team with 22 points in the win.
Sophomore center Steven Solano had a double-double in the game with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Four other Hens players scored in double digits in the victory: Senior guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (10), sophomore forward Jayden Taylor(10), sophomore guard Alex Kazanecki (14), and Junior guard Nick Petonio (14).
Delaware had the advantage in multiple categories during the game, including points in the paint (56-24), points off of turnovers (28-15), fast-break points (28-8), turnovers (12-20), blocks (8-1), steals (14-7), and assists (28-7).
UD also had the advantage in shooting, with the team boasting 59% (42-71) and ND 27%(17-63). The Blue Hens also bested the Gators from the three-point line, with the team shooting 46 %( 13-28) and Notre Dame shooting 8%(1-13).
Game Recap:
University of Delaware leads by 39 at the end of the first half.
The Blue Hens came out firing as the team went on a 31-6 run to start the game. Chuck Bailey III and Alex Kazanecki scored 18 of the 31 points during this time.
Delaware outscored the Gators 24-10 for the rest of the half to take a 55-16 edge into halftime.
The Blue Hens take home a 105-44 win!
UD kept the fire alive in the second half, as they outscored Notre Dame (MD) 55-28 to secure a commanding 105-44 season-opening win.
Team Stats
| Statistics |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 17-63 | 42-71 |
| Field Goal % | 27 | 59 |
| 3PT | 1-13 | 13-28 |
| Three Point % | 8 | 46 |
| FT | 9-13 | 8-14 |
| Free Throw % | 69 | 57 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 48 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 | 11 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 18 | 37 |
| Assists | 6 | 28 |
| Steals | 7 | 14 |
| Blocks | 1 | 8 |
| Total Turnovers | 20 | 12 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 15 | 28 |
| Fast Break Points | 8 | 28 |
| Points in Paint | 24 | 56 |
| Fouls | 11 | 9 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 2 | 67 |
| Percent Led | 1 | 98 |
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