WASHINGTON, D.C. (Interstat) — Justyn Fernandez scored 27 points to lead Delaware to a 70-58 upset of George Washington in a nonconference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at the Charles E. Smith Center.

The Blue Hens, who entered as 21-point underdogs, never trailed after Fernandez opened the scoring with a 3-pointer. Delaware led 31-29 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, holding the Revolutionaries to 29% shooting from the floor.

Fernandez shot 9 for 20, including five 3-pointers. Christian Bliss added 12 points and eight assists for Delaware, which improved to 3-6. Trey Autry led George Washington with 17 points, but the Revolutionaries shot just 8 for 28 from 3-point range in falling to 8-3. Attendance was 1,849.