WASHINGTON — In a commanding performance during the second round of the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament, Delaware’s Niels Lane delivered an impressive 24-point contribution that led the team to a 79-62 triumph over Campbell on Saturday. Following this victory, the Blue Hens are set to compete in the quarterfinals on Sunday against fourth-seeded William & Mary.
Lane was on fire, completing 11 of 15 attempts for the Fightin’ Blue Hens, who now have a record of 14-19. Supporting him was Erik Timko, who scored 19 points, including hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, and he also managed to grab 12 rebounds. John Camden also added to the effort with 15 points, shooting 6 of 16 overall, including a lone three-point success on four tries, and converting 2 of 4 free throw attempts. This win was a relieving break from a recent five-game losing streak for Delaware.
On the other side, Tasos Cook was the top scorer for the Fighting Camels, finishing with 19 points. Campbell also saw Colby Duggan score 12 points, while Cameron Gregory contributed with 10 points along with seven rebounds.
Delaware took a lead into halftime, 36-30, with Camden notably scoring 11 points in the opening portion of the game. In the second half, Lane took charge, adding 16 more points to his tally, propelling Delaware to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory by outmatching Campbell by an additional 11 points in the latter half.
