Delaware wins CAA Championship, gets first NCAA berth since 2014
Delaware 59 – UNC-Wilmington 55
Washington, DC: The CAA Championship trophy sits on the floor prior to the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: The CAA Championship logo on the floor prior to the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: The CAA logo in the lane prior to the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: The CAA logo in the lane prior to the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: The CAA logo in the lane prior to the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: The Stars and Stripes of the District of Columbia flag on the floor prior to the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: A North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks fan in the stands prior to the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Jordan Williams performs the Black National Anthem prior to the start of the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: The Wilson High School Jr. ROTC presents the colors prior to the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Sammy the Seahawk, the North Carolina-Wilmington mascot during the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks head coach Takayo Siddle reacts in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks forward Amari Kelly (23) blocks the shot of Delaware Fightin Blue Hens forward Jyare Davis (13) in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks guard Jaylen Sims (30) takes a shot in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks guard Jaylen Sims (30) dribbles the ball in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks guard Shykeim Phillips (2) takes a shot in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks mascot Sammy in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks cheerleader during player introductions prior to the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks forward Trazarien White (13) stretches for the opening tip in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens guard Jameer Nelson Jr. (0) takes a shot in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens guard Kevin Anderson (1) puts up a shot in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: The Delaware Fightin Blue Hens mascot You Dee on the floor during the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC:The Delaware Fightin Blue Hens mascot You Dee during the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens forward Jyare Davis (13) puts up a shot in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens guard Ryan Allen (2) drives to the basket in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens guard Ryan Allen (2) drives to the basket in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens guard Jameer Nelson Jr. (0) dribbles the ball in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens guard Kevin Anderson (1) makes a pass in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens forward Andrew Carr (21) takes a shot in the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens celebrate after winning the the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens guard Ryan Allen (2) holds the championship trophy as his teammates look on following the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens guard Ryan Allen (2) holds the championship trophy following the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens guard Jameer Nelson Jr. (0) kisses the trophy following the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC:Delaware Fightin Blue Hens celebrate punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament after winning the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens guard Ryan Allen (2) holds up a piece of the net following the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens forward Jyare Davis (13) is presented his Most Outstanding Player award by CAA Commissioner Joe D’Antonio after the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Washington, DC: Delaware Fightin Blue Hens guard Ryan Allen (2) and CAA Commissioner Joe DÕAntonio following the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).