Delhi Runs into Tough Centenary Squad

Sam Acuna fighting through a defender, while dribbling the ball.
Nick George

DELHI, N.Y. (November 23, 2019) – The SUNY Delhi women's basketball team suffered a 68-49 home defeat to Centenary on Saturday. The Broncos battled closely with the visiting Cyclones through three quarters, trailing just 43-35. But Centenary used 25 fourth-quarter points to spin away with a sizable win.

Sam Acuna finished with a team-high 15 points, knocking down two threes along with leading the Broncos with five assists. Kiera Holland and Katelyn Lewis each had 12 points and five rebounds, whiel Diana Echols led Delhi with seven rebounds. Justin Lubbers farnered six points and three boards, as Carissa Crandall netted four points.

The Broncos shot 30.2 percent (16-for-53), while Centenary made 45.8 percent (27-for-59). The Cyclones led on the boards, 43-32, and 34-18 in points in the paint. Delhi also shot 13-of-23 from the charity stripe as Centenary made 11-of-13.

Head coach Lauren McRoberts' team invites Utica to Floyd L. Maines Arena this Tuesday for a 4:00 p.m. afternoon game.