Delaware cut a 15-point second-half deficit to three against James Madison, but the Dukes closed out a 71-61 win in Newark. Nick Petronio led the Blue Hens with a career-high 16 points in his first career start.

By the Numbers
  • Petronio: 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-6 from 3-point range.
  • Kachi Nzeh: 15 points and 12 rebounds, a career high on the boards.
  • DeShawn Harris-Smith: 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • Delaware is 1-2; James Madison is also 1-2.
Yes, But

Delaware’s late rally made it a one-possession game, but James Madison held the Hens scoreless from getting any closer and secured the win.

What's Next

Delaware stays home to host Colgate on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Bob Carpenter Center.

Bottom Line

The comeback showed Delaware’s resilience, but the Hens will need to limit the runs that let opponents build and protect a lead.