NEWARK, Del. (Interstat) — Justyn Fernandez scored 27 points and Christian Bliss added 21 as Delaware outlasted Middle Tennessee 89-88 in overtime Saturday at Bob Carpenter Center.

The Blue Hens, who improved to 7-16, prevailed despite the Blue Raiders’ Torey Alston, Kamari Lands and Alec Oglesby each scoring 21 points. Delaware shot 50% from 3-point range and made 19 of 21 free throws. Middle Tennessee, which fell to 11-12, missed a chance to win in regulation and was outscored 10-9 in the extra period. The game was part of the Conference USA schedule. Attendance was 2,460.