Navy 68, at Delaware 61

NEWARK, Del. (Interstat) — The Navy women’s basketball team opened its season with a hard-fought 68-61 victory over Delaware on Friday night at the Bob Carpenter Center. The Midshipmen built a substantial lead through the first half, outscoring the Blue Hens 37-23 by halftime. A strong second quarter, in which Navy scored 23 points, proved critical in establishing a cushion that would withstand a late Delaware rally. Delaware mounted a significant comeback attempt in the second half, outscoring Navy 38-31 over the final two quarters. The Blue Hens’ most productive period was the fourth, where they put up 21 points,… Read more...