NEWARK, Del. (Interstat) — Macie Phifer scored 22 points to lead Middle Tennessee past Delaware 67-53 in a women’s college basketball game Saturday at Bob Carpenter Center. The Blue Raiders avenged a January loss to the Blue Hens.

Middle Tennessee used a strong second quarter, outscoring Delaware 26-16, to build a double-digit lead it would not relinquish. Phifer added three assists in 40 minutes. Blair Baugus contributed 18 points for the Blue Raiders.

Delaware was led by Kailah Correa with 13 points and Ande’a Cherisier, who had 10 points and four blocks. The Blue Hens struggled offensively, shooting just 37% from the field.

Middle Tennessee improved to 15-13 overall. Delaware fell to 12-17. An announced crowd of 1,216 attended the nonconference game.