Delaware 61, at Middle Tennessee 48

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Interstat) — Ande’a Cherisier scored 18 points and Delaware’s defense delivered a historically stifling third quarter to propel the Blue Hens to a 61-48 upset victory over Middle Tennessee in a Conference USA women’s basketball game Thursday night at Murphy Athletics Center. Entering as heavy underdogs against a Blue Raiders squad with a 94.6% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, Delaware authored a defensive masterpiece, particularly in a decisive 10-minute stretch after halftime. The Blue Hens (8-10, 1-2 CUSA) held Middle Tennessee (10-9, 2-2) to just two points in the third quarter, the fewest points the program… Read more...