Delaware
Eagles Pull Away From Delaware State 58-44 – North Carolina Central University Athletics
DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central began the first of a three-game homestand with a 58-44 MEAC women’s basketball win over Delaware State at McDougald-McLendon Arena on Monday.
It took a quarter for the Eagles to find their rhythm but an 18-1 run that stretched through two quarters put the Hornets away.
“We got off to a slow start but we eased our way right into the way we want to play,” NCCU Head Coach Terrence Baxter said. “I’m proud of my ladies for getting this win and we got two more to get this week.”
Trailing 19-17 in the second quarter, Aysia Hinton, who set the program single-game three-point record with 12 last week, began the spurt with a three-pointer. Aniya Finger capped the run with a layup for a 35-20 lead. The Eagles’ defense stymied the Hornets into 0-4 shooting and five turnovers during the spurt.
The Eagles weren’t through, however. Their lead ballooned to 55-32 after an 11-0 run early in the fourth quarter.
Finger scored 16 points and added 10 rebounds for her third consecutive double-double in MEAC games. She scored 14 points over the taller Hornets’ frontline on 5 of 6 shooting in the pivotal third quarter.
“Aniya has been picking us up big time,” Baxter said. “We bring Aniya off the bench so she can’t get in early foul trouble.”
Jasper scored a career-high 13 points of 4 of 7 shooting.
“Natalie has been big for us right before Christmas break until now,” Baxter said. “When she stops thinking, she is tough to guard and she is a great defender as well.”
“Going into this game, I felt like I had to sort of get my get-back,” Jasper said. “I felt like last game, I didn’t show up. I wasn’t my same self offensively and defensively. I told Coach Bax that is not going to happen again.”
Hinton contributed eight points, including two three-pointers, and five rebounds and Dianna Blake totaled six points, five rebounds and three blocks, which tied a career high for her.
“We set the tone on defense with Dianna,” Baxter said. “Dianna is going to always defend and rebound. That is what she specializes in. She controls the middle. That’s what she has been doing all year.”
The inside trio of Finger, Blake and Morgan Callahan (8 rebounds) won the rebounding battle 46-36 over a huge Delaware State frontcourt featuring two forwards standing 6-2 and 6-3.
“We realized we had to push them off the block,” Blake said. “They weren’t really shooting the ball so as long as they weren’t close to the basket, we were good.”
The Eagles limited Delaware State to 30.2 percent shooting and forced 20 turnovers. NCCU shot 32.1 percent but was 17 of 24 from the free throw line for 70.8 percent.
“Our defense and rebounding set the tone for the rest of the day,” Baxter said.
NEXT UP
The Eagles are back at home on Thursday, Feb. 12, against Morgan State at 6:30 p.m. They will be looking to avenge a 64-63 loss to Morgan State in Baltimore last month.
For more information on NCCU Athletics, visit NCCUEaglePride.com.
Delaware
Police identify victim of Wilmington motorcycle crash
What to do if you come across a serious car accident
Here is some information about what to do if you come across a serious car accident.
State police identified 29-year-old Brian Silva of New Castle as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Wilmington.
Silva was riding a Harley-Davidson northbound on Dupont Highway approaching Millside Drive in Wilmington around 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 when it collided with the rear of a stopped Lexus at that intersection, police said. Silva was ejected from the motorcycle. He was taken to the hospital, where he died.
Delaware State Police are still investigating this incident, and anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to them or to Delaware Crime Stoppers.
Delaware
When will Delaware warm up? After snow, ice Tuesday, temps will rise
Ever seen a spring peeper peep?
A spring peeper singing in the Millsboro area.
Meteorological winter has ended and we’ve entered spring.
However, there’s still a last winter blast hitting Delaware early this week before a spring warm up hits at the end of the week.
Here’s a look at the Delaware forecast.
Will Delaware see more snow?
After a brisk Monday, March 2 with sunny skies and highs only reaching 35 degrees, there’s a chance of snow after 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 3 with freezing rain after 4 a.m. in New Castle County. Snow and freezing rain are expected before noon Tuesday, March 3. The county may receive less than a half inch of accumulation.
In Kent County and Sussex County, there’s a chance of snow and freezing rain after 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.
When will it warm up in Delaware?
It will start feeling like spring as warmer air moves into the First State on Tuesday evening, March 3, but wet weather is coming as well.
Rain is predicted from Tuesday, March 3 through Friday, March 5, but spring-like temperatures will make it bearable. In New Castle County temperatures will range from the mid-50s on Wednesday, March 3 to the 60s on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5. Kent County should see temperatures in the 60s and Sussex County will see 70s during the mid- to later part of the week
What’s the weekend forecast?
Remember when you were daydreaming about warm weather during the polar vortex or blizzard? Well, it is coming next weekend.
The forecast is calling for sunny to partly sunny skies throughout Delaware on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8. Highs will reach the upper 60s in the north to the low 70s in the south.
Delaware
Law enforcement increases security across Delaware Valley after U.S. strikes on Iran
PHILADELPHIA – Law enforcement agencies across the Delaware Valley are boosting security at religious and cultural sites following U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran, even as officials say there is no credible threat to the area.
The Department of Homeland Security also issued an alert after Operation Epic Fury, warning agencies to remain vigilant for suspicious activity despite assessing that a large-scale attack on U.S. soil is unlikely.
Hours after the strikes, protesters gathered in cities nationwide. In Phoenixville, dozens rallied Saturday afternoon, calling the military action “senseless.”
“Stop the war. People are suffering in this country with food prices, rent, healthcare, money for the people’s needs here,” said Curry Malott, a West Chester University associate professor of educational foundations and policy studies.
President Donald Trump has said the joint operation would eliminate Iran’s nuclear and military programs and change the regime. Some demonstrators criticized the president’s decision.
“Trump has broken his campaign promises with no new wars, and here he is going into another,” said Kyle Horstmann of Phoenixville.
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said in a statement that Iran poses a grave threat, adding, “Iran and its proxies are responsible for countless deaths of Americans and our partners. That record is long, deliberate, and undeniable-and it cannot be ignored.” He adds sustained military engagement should be done with consent of Congress.
Democratic leaders, including Senator Andy Kim, argued the president failed to seek congressional approval for the strikes.
“I have zero confidence in this president who has so flagrantly violated our constitution,” Kim said. He called for Congress to immediately reconvene to vote on a war powers resolution.
“I hope there can be unanimity that when it comes to strikes of this magnitude, when American service members lives are at risk, what greater responsibility do we have in Congress than to look out for our service members and the national security of our country?” he said.
The Homeland Security alert also warned of potential low-level cyberattacks targeting U.S. networks, adding another layer of concern for authorities monitoring threats at home.
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