Delaware

Blue Hens and Hornets meet in basketball: See how Hens needed late surge after DSU rally

Published

1 year ago

November 16, 2023

Press Room

Blue Hens and Hornets meet in basketball: See how Hens needed late surge after DSU rally

DOVER – Delaware had a 6-minute, 20-second stretch during which it didn’t score a point Wednesday night.

In many college basketball games, that might spell doom.

It did not for the Blue Hens, however, at Memorial Hall in their intrastate clash with Delaware State.

A dominant start and take-charge finish allowed Delaware to prevail 78-67 in front of a noisy crowd of 1,544 and the musical din that adds to the challenge for visitors.

The Blue Hens (4-0) will not play another game in the First State until Dec. 20, when Rider visits the Carpenter Center, with seven road tests looming including against Ohio University, Xavier and Rhode Island. Wednesday provided a valuable lesson heading into that stretch.

“I want to be able to use this as a reference point moving forward,” UD coach Martin Ingelsby said, “for digging in and getting one on the road.”

Quite a rally for Hornets

Delaware led 44-28 at halftime and the margin grew to 53-32 on Gerald Drumgoole’s 3-pointer with 15:55 left.

The Hens then endured that scoreless stretch, as enthusiastic defense and aggressive rebounding brought DSU to within 53-44. The Hornets didn’t stop there though as 3-pointers by Deywilk Tavarez and Jevin Munez made it 64-60 with 5:19 left.

Jyare Davis then ignited a Blue Hen resurgence with several baskets as the Hens regained command.

“Playing tough like this early in the season in an in-state rivalry game is very good for us,” Davis said.

Welcomed challenge

The Blue Hens now lead the series 18-5 and are 10-1 all-time in Dover, even though the raucous atmosphere could very easily unsettle a visitor.

Ingelsby said that challenge was good for his team, which added six transfers since last year and is trying to build togetherness and on-court chemistry,

So far so good.

“They manufacture noise as well as any place I’ve ever been to,” he said. “Proud of our group how we stayed together. It wasn’t easy . . . We’re learning a lot about our team and we made plays down the stretch to be able to get it done.”

Balance pays off

One quality that’s been quickly evident is Delaware’s deeper roster with more numerous scoring threats.

Delaware put four scorers in double figures with Davis’ 20 points, Drumgoole’s 16, Christian Ray’s 15 plus nine rebounds and Niels Lane’s 10 points while providing high-flying offensive and defensive work around the rim. And that doesn’t include Tyler Houser’s eight points all in the first 10 minutes.

Starting guard Cavan Reilly was out with an ankle injury.

Where is improvement needed?

Delaware had 15 turnovers to DSU’s nine.

And while the teams each had 31 rebounds, DSU had 14 at the offensive end to fuel its comeback.

“We’re not the biggest team,” Druimgoole said of what paid off down the stretch, “but we’re very physical. We just had to rebound and get stops.”

“This group’s been pretty darn good defensively,” Ingelsby said, “and we got a little sloppy and lazy in the second half and let them get confident. We’ll have to learn from that.”

Hornets making progress

Delaware State went 6-24 last year with four MEAC wins after a 2-25 finish in 2021-22, its first under coach Stan Waterman. While the Hornets are 0-3 this year having also lost at Power-5 foes Penn State and Texas, Waterman sees an improving future.

Limited availability of starters Alston Andrews and Corey Perkins forced him to play some younger Hornets and Waterman liked what he saw. The reliable Muniz had a game-high 23 points, the freshman Tavarez scored 12 and Wesley Oba 10.

“We just gotta get some consistency,” Waterman said. “We’re still up and down, up and down. I thought we played really well for 30 minutes at Texas the other night and thought we could use that as a springboard in this game but the first half was just not very pretty.”

Have an idea for a compelling local sports story or is there an issue that needs public scrutiny? Contact Kevin Tresolini at ktresolini@delawareonline.com and follow on Twitter @kevintresolini. Support local journalism by subscribing to delawareonline.com and our DE Game Day newsletter.

Source link

Click to comment

Delaware

Here are 9 holiday light shows to catch this season in the Delaware, Philadelphia region

Published

5 hours ago

November 23, 2024

Press Room

Here are 9 holiday light shows to catch this season in the Delaware, Philadelphia region

From walks to drive-thrus, there are plenty of opportunities to catch a holiday light show this season.

Various shows and events are taking place throughout Delaware and across the Philadelphia region this year.

Here are nine holiday light shows to check out:

Longwood Gardens

Spectators of the holiday light show at Longwood Gardens are in for a special treat this year as “A Longwood Christmas” kicks off amid the opening of “Longwood Reimagined.”

The expansion features new spaces like the West Conservatory, which will offer new areas to deck out for the holidays.

Longwood Gardens, located near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, launched its holiday light display on Friday, Nov. 22, and it will run daily through Jan. 12. To make a reservation, visit the sprawling garden’s website.

Address: 1001 Longwood Road, near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Website: longwoodgardens.org

Yuletide at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library

Holidays at the Winterthur Museum on Route 52 features twinkling lights adorning the woodlands, a large-scale gingerbread house and an 18-room dollhouse, according to the museum’s website.

The holiday display will be open to the public starting Saturday, Nov. 23, and will run through Sunday, Jan. 5.

You can purchase tickets online or by calling the museum at 800-448-3883.

Address: 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, Delaware

Website: winterthur.org/

Holidays at Hagley

Get a glimpse of Hagley Museum and Library around the holidays with a holiday home and garden tour.

The site features a gingerbread house contest, Santa day, holiday night tours and more.

The holiday experience at Hagley runs from Sunday, Nov. 29 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. Purchase tickets online to schedule your holiday tour.

Address: 200 Hagley Creek Road, Greenville, Delaware

Website: hagley.org/

Drone show at the Riverfront

The Wilmington Riverfront during the evening hours of Friday, Dec. 6, will host a drone holiday light show.

The free holiday light show will take place on the Riverwalk. For more information about the event, visit the Riverfront’s website.

Address: Michael S Purzycki Riverwalk in Wilmington, Delaware

Website: riverfrontwilm.com/event/drone-light-show

Shady Brook Farm

If you are willing to take a drive for a holiday light display, look no further than Yardley, Pennsylvania’s Shady Brook Farm.

You can drive through the holiday show yourself or take a wagon ride through. The holiday festivities begin Saturday, Nov. 23 and run through Jan. 5, 2025. Ticket prices are per vehicle and vary depending on the day of your visit.

The farm also features Santa’s Village with gifts, treats, firepits and a Candy Cane Lane walk-through.

Address: 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, Pennsylvania

Website: shadybrookfarm.com

Gift of Lights Dover

The Dover Motor Speedway will once again host its drive-thru holiday light show this year.

Tickets are priced per carload at $35 per car and $60 per bus or limo.

Address: 1229 Persimmon Tree Lane, Dover, Delaware

Website: giftoflights.ticketspice.com/gift-of-lights-dover

The Brandywine Railroad

Since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad has displayed model trains, including locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys as part of its annual holiday display.

The display also features interactive options like “push buttons and foot pedals” so visitors can engage with the train setup.

The holiday display began on Saturday, Nov. 16, and runs through Jan. 5. For more information visit the Brandywine Museum of Arts’ website.

Address: 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Website: brandywine.org/museum

Holiday Lights Express

Take a festive ride on 100-year-old heated coaches through the Red Clay Valley to see homes decorated for the holidays.

The Wilmington & Western Railroad hosts one-hour evening train rides during the month of December. To purchase train tickets, visit the venue’s website.

For a visit from Santa Claus, be sure to reserve train tickets for the Santa Claus Express.

Address: 2201 Newport Gap Pike, Prices Corner, Delaware

Website: wwrr.com/ride/events/holiday-lights

NOËL at Nemours Estate

Experience the holidays at the Nemours Estate by touring the 77-room mansion, chauffer’s garage and gardens adorned in twinkling lights.

The estate also will feature live music performances throughout the season.

The festivities at the Nemours Estate began Tuesday, Nov. 19 and will extend through Sunday, Dec. 29. Purchase tickets on the estate’s website and reserve your visit.

Address: 1600 Rockland Road, Rockland, Delaware

Website: nemoursestate.org

Got a tip? Contact Amanda Fries at afries@delawareonline.com. Follow her on X at @mandy_fries.

Source link

Delaware

Dolgeville vs Delaware Academy

Published

12 hours ago

November 23, 2024

Press Room

N. Scott Trimble

High School football 2024 Class D playoffs: Dolgeville vs. Delaware Academy

Dolgeville battles Delaware Academy at Cicero-North Syracuse Friday, November 22, 2024 for the Class D playoffs. (N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com)Get Photo

Source link

Delaware

The Delaware Springboard Villages to build a new community center – 47abc

Published

21 hours ago

November 22, 2024

Press Room

The Delaware Springboard Villages to build a new community center – 47abc

GEORGETOWN, Del. – The Delaware Springboard Villages announced Friday, that they would be breaking ground on a new community center. Co-founder of the organization, Jeffrey Ronald thinks this new center will bring more unity into the neighborhood.

“Breaking ground on this community center is not just for the participants of the Springboard Village. It’s for the broader Georgetown community where they will have access to job training, life skills like financial planning, communication skills, and healthcare.”

The state-of-the-art facility will feature computer labs, a telehealth conference room, staff offices, and a commercial kitchen. These resources will help guests toward self-sufficiency.

Executive Director, of Springboard Delaware, Judson Malone thinks this can be life-changing for those in need.

“It gives them a completely new perspective, and it is incredible when people come from the woods. It’s almost transformational, their whole outlook changes, and so the community center is going to build on that.”

According to Springboard Delaware, nearly 25% of guests have gained full employment. Around one-third have transitioned to permanent housing. Ronald is excited about the future of the Springboard Villages.

Governor-elect, Matt Meyer supports the organization. Ronald believes this will only grow stronger. “Matt Meyer who spearheaded the Hope Center, has been to the Springboard Village. He has kindly declared, and we think wisely declared, that he wants to replicate this model across the entire state. Hoping to help disadvantaged Delawareans build a better life.”

The villages are located on the property of the First State Community Action Agency behind their Georgetown headquarters. It houses up to 40 individuals.
It is the expectation they come in with a plan to find full employment.

Source link