Delaware State 63, at American 66

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — In a back-and-forth season opener that came down to the final possession, the American Eagles edged the Delaware State Hornets 66-63 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Bender Arena. The Eagles, opening their season with a victory, survived a frantic final sequence to secure the win. After American’s Anna Rescifina made a free throw with six seconds remaining to extend the lead to three, Delaware State had one last chance. Nykesha Sanders inbounded the ball to Aniyah Jones, who connected on a 3-pointer with three seconds left, pulling the Hornets into a 66-66 tie. However,… Read more...