Nelson scores 39, Delaware takes down UNC Wilmington 75-66

Published Feb. 18, 2023 6:59 p.m. ET

Associated Press

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — (AP) — Jameer Nelson Jr. scored a career-high 39 points and Delaware beat UNC Wilmington 75-66 on Saturday night.

Nelson also had three steals for the Fightin' Blue Hens (14-15, 6-10 Colonial Athletic Association). Johnny McCoy scored nine points, finishing 4 of 6 from the floor. Cavan Reilly finished 2 of 3 from the field to finish with six points.

Trazarien White led the Seahawks (21-8, 11-5) in scoring, finishing with 20 points and eight rebounds. Maleeck Harden-Hayes added 14 points and nine rebounds for UNC Wilmington. In addition, Donovan Newby had 14 points.

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Both teams next play Thursday. Delaware visits N.C. A&T while UNC Wilmington hosts Stony Brook.

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