Delaware hosts White and UNC Wilmington

Published Feb. 18, 2023 3:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

UNC Wilmington Seahawks (21-7, 11-4 CAA) at Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (13-15, 5-10 CAA)

Newark, Delaware; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Delaware -1.5; over/under is 133

BOTTOM LINE: UNC Wilmington faces the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens after Trazarien White scored 26 points in UNC Wilmington's 72-71 overtime victory against the Drexel Dragons.

The Fightin' Blue Hens are 9-5 on their home court. Delaware is fifth in the CAA scoring 69.4 points while shooting 44.2% from the field.

The Seahawks are 11-4 in conference games. UNC Wilmington ranks second in the CAA allowing 63.6 points while holding opponents to 42.6% shooting.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jameer Nelson Jr. is shooting 43.5% and averaging 19.3 points for the Fightin' Blue Hens. Ebby Asamoah is averaging 1.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Delaware.

White is averaging 14 points and 5.7 rebounds for the Seahawks. Maleeck Harden-Hayes is averaging 12.4 points over the last 10 games for UNC Wilmington.

LAST 10 GAMES: Fightin' Blue Hens: 3-7, averaging 68.5 points, 26.9 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.1 points per game.

Seahawks: 7-3, averaging 65.0 points, 28.4 rebounds, 9.4 assists, 7.2 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.2 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.