Delaware wins CAA tourney, gets first NCAA berth since 2014

WASHINGTON (WPVI) — Jyare Davis scored 18 factors, Andrew Carr had 17 factors and 12 rebounds for his second profession double-double and fifth-seeded Delaware beat No. 2 seed UNC Wilmington 59-55 on Tuesday evening to say the Colonial Athletic Affiliation event championship.

Delaware (22-12) received its sixth convention event title, together with the groups from 1992 (NAC), 1993 (NAC), 1998 (America East), 1999 (America East) and 2014 (CAA). The Hens will probably be in search of their first NCAA Match victory in six tries.

Delaware took its first lead, 44-43, since 19-7 on a Kevin Anderson layup with 8:44 remaining within the second half.

Davis, the CAA rookie of the 12 months and event MVP, made a shot within the lane with 1:01 left to offer Delaware a 56-55 lead. UNCW had two photographs on the different finish, however neither fell and Carr collected the rebound earlier than getting fouled. Carr went 1 of two on the free throw line, however Ebby Asamoah grabbed the offensive rebound and made two free throws for a four-point lead. Jaylen Sims was brief on a 3-pointer on the buzzer.

Jameer Nelson Jr. and Ryan Allen every added 10 factors for Delaware, which shot 39.3% together with 2 of 13 from distance. Davis was 8 of 15 from the sphere.

Sims scored 18 factors on 4-of-15 capturing for UNC Wilmington (23-9), which swept the regular-season sequence with Delaware. Mike Okauru added 10 factors.

Sims, UNCW’s main scorer, solely performed 10 minutes within the first half attributable to two fouls however the Seahawks nonetheless led 34-30. Sims opened the second-half scoring with a 3-pointer, and he scored six straight UNCW factors, the final approaching a jumper for a 55-53 lead with 2:30 left.

Delaware was simply the second No. 5 seed to advance to the CAA event last within the league’s 40 years. Fifth-seeded William & Mary superior to the 2008 last earlier than falling to third-seeded George Mason, 68-59.