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University of Delaware Football Falls in Second Game Against Power Four School

Ryan ColasantiHeadlines, Sports

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated the University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 52-14, Saturday, November 22. The Blue Hens end the regular season with a 1-5 record on the road.    Nick Minicucci and the University of Delaware offense moved the ball well as they operated within the two minute timeout. The Blue Hens trailed by three scores as …

Fightin' Blue Hens' kicker Nate Reed lines up for his game winning field goal. Photo Credit: Ryan Colasanti

The Fightin’ Blue Hens Win Homecoming CUSA Game on a 51-Yard Game Winning Field Goal

Ryan ColasantiHeadlines, Sports

The University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens scored nine points in the final two minutes of regulation to beat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 25-24, November 8.   NEWARK — Before kicker Nate Reed stepped onto the field in the biggest moment of the game, head coach Ryan Carty stood on the sidelines talking with his graduate kicker. Carty said postgame …

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The Fightin’ Blue Hens Give Up Season High 59 Points in Third CUSA Loss

Ryan ColasantiHeadlines, Sports

The Liberty Flames (4-4, 3-1 CUSA) scored 42 combined points in the second and third quarters to defeat the University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (4-4, 2-3 CUSA) Saturday evening.   The Blue Hens lined up to punt from their own 26 yard and it felt like a streak of luck to have that opportunity. The play before the punt, …

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First Half Miscues Lead to Fightin’ Blue Hens Second Straight Conference USA Loss

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The University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (3-3, 1-2 CUSA) turned the ball over twice in the first half leading to 14 Jacksonville State points in the Gamecocks’ 38-25 win Wednesday night.   NEWARK — The Fightin’ Blue Hens quarterback Nick Minicucci stood at his own 43 yard line in the shotgun formation. Three receivers lined up to his right …

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University of Delaware Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Jacksonville State for First CUSA Home Win

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The University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (9-1-4, 2-1-2 CUSA) earned their first home Conference USA victory defeating Jacksonville State, 2-0.   NEWARK— Amid a black night sky Freshman goalkeeper Sophia Hall was bound to stand out in her vibrant pink kit. Instead, it was her play in goal that caught the attention of the Delaware crowd at Stuart and …

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Taking A Look at What Lies Ahead for the University of Delaware in its debut season in Conference USA (CUSA)

Ryan ColasantiHeadlines, Sports

The Fightin’ Blue Hens (3-2, 1-1 CUSA) kicked off their new conference slate with a victory over Florida International University, but what challenges remain in their FBS debut? The University of Delaware’s foray into FBS football and Conference USA has started off well. The Fightin’ Blue Hens began the year with a victory over Delaware State, 35-17, but followed that …

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The Fightin’ Blue Hens Fall Just Short in First Conference USA Home Game, Loses 27-24 to Western Kentucky University

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The University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (3-2, 1-1 CUSA) can’t overcome second half mistakes, loses its first CUSA game of the season to the Hilltoppers (5-1, 3-0 CUSA) NEWARK — When Fightin’ Blue Hens quarterback Nick Minicucci received the snap on third down trailing by three in the fourth quarter, all the action on the play turned to the …