Delaware allowed 30 points from three-point territory to James Madison and lost a close one to the Dukes 72-71 in conference play on Sunday, Feb. 17. With the loss, the Fightin' Blue Hens remain winless against James Madison this season at 0-2. Devon Saddler got a game-high 23 points and eight rebounds in a losing effort. Kyle Anderson had 16 points and added six rebounds. For the Dukes, Devon Moore finished with 19 points and six assists. Delaware (13-13, 8-5 CAA) hosts Drexel (10-15, 6-7 CAA) on Thursday, Feb. 21.

Delaware Game Notes

  • Delaware started 14-13 during the 2002 and 1996 seasons (since 1996).
  • The Fightin' Blue Hens have been unlucky seven times this season in games decided by five or fewer points. Since 2007, Delaware is 36-35 in close games.
  • When the opposition records 10 or more three-pointers this season, Delaware has lost 100 percent of the time (0-4).
  • When the opposition records five or more blocks this season, Delaware has lost 100 percent of the time (0-6).
  • The Fightin' Blue Hens have turned the ball over more than their opponents in the past four games.
  • Delaware has recorded fewer three-pointers than their opponents for the past four games.
  • This is the 11th game at home this season--UD has a 6.1 average scoring margin against opponents at home.
  • Devon Saddler accounted for 32.3 percent of the team's points.
  • The top two rebounders (Jamelle Hagins and Devon Saddler) accounted for 45.2 percent of the rebounds.
  • Devon Saddler has led the team in scoring in 19 out of 27 games this season.
  • Jamelle Hagins has led the team in rebounding in 20 out of 27 games this season.
  • This marks the 31st 20-point game of Devon Saddler's career.
  • Devon Saddler has 27 straight double-digit point games.
  • Jarvis Threatt has four straight double-digit point games.
  • Jamelle Hagins recorded the 39th double-digit rebound game of his career.

James Madison Game Notes

  • The Dukes won this one, but have lost four times this season in games decided by five or fewer points. Since 2007, James Madison is 25-37 in close games.
  • Rayshawn Goins recorded a team season high in free throws made with 10 and field goals attempted with 18.
  • The top two scorers (Rayshawn Goins and Devon Moore) accounted for 52.7 percent of the points.
  • The top two rebounders (Rayshawn Goins and A.J. Davis) accounted for 42.8 percent of the rebounds.
  • Rayshawn Goins has led the team in scoring 14 times and in rebounding 18 times in 28 games this season.
  • Rayshawn Goins recorded the 16th double-digit rebound game of his career.
  • Rayshawn Goins has three straight double-digit point games.
  • Rayshawn Goins recorded a double-double. It was his seventh this season and 13th of his career.
  • Rayshawn Goins set a career high with 10 free throws made.
  • Devon Moore has five straight double-digit point games.