Delaware UD 5-2,0-0 CUSA

Colgate Colg 4-4,0-0 Patriot

Delaware UD

5-2,0-0 CUSA

Final

Dec. 05, 2025

Colgate Colg

4-4,0-0 Patriot

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	3	4	OT 1	F
Delaware UD	12	17	10	14	17	70
Colgate Colg	12	11	17	13	11	64

Summary
Box Score

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | 12/5/2025 10:07:00 PM | Ashley Hudak

Raiders Face OT Loss to Delaware, 70–64

Laila Hankerson recorded her first career double-double

HAMILTON — Colgate fell to Delaware, 70–64, in a tense overtime matchup at Cotterell Court. Despite forcing 19 turnovers and scoring 24 points off those miscues, the Raiders were unable to secure the win.

Laila Hanerson posted her first career double-double, totaling 12 points and 11 rebounds. Seven of her rebounds came in the first half, and she added eight points after halftime. Ella Meabon led the team in scoring, finishing with 24 points. The junior shot 9-for-22 from the floor, 2-for-5 from beyond the arc—matching a career high in made three-pointers—and 4-for-5 from the foul line.

Although Colgate fought until the end, the Blue Hens outscored the Raiders 17–11 in the extra quarter, pulling away after the teams ended regulation tied at 53.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The game began with both teams exchanging early leads, as Colgate and the Blue Hens each held the lead twice. Colgate capitalized on Delaware's early turnovers, with Ella Meabon scoring the first points from the free-throw line. Delaware responded with seven unanswered points in the paint, but Grace Klag's layup sparked a 10–0 Raider run to regain a 12–7 lead.

The Blue Hens gave chase as they added a basket and a three-pointer in the final minute of the quarter to tie the score, 12–12.

Seven of the 13 lead changes came in the second quarter alone. Tatiana Matthews locked down on defense to force a Blue Hens turnover and convert on the other end, giving Colgate a 16–11 lead.

Ella Meabon scored nine of her 24 points in the second quarter. Her mid-quarter jumper and a three-pointer helped Colgate maintain a one-point edge, 21–20.

Despite consistent defensive pressure, including a block by Lara Cook, Delaware regained control through its scoring in the paint and carried a narrow 29–23 lead into halftime.

Colgate overcame a six-point halftime deficit, outscoring Delaware 11–2 in the first five minutes to take a 34–31 lead. Meabon took charge, initiating contact and converting an and-one.

Christina Midgette and Abbey Ferguson knocked down back-to-back jumpers, and Ferguson helped the Raiders regain the lead with a steal that led to a fast-break layup..

Defensively, Colgate limited Delaware's scoring opportunities, with notable steals from Cook and Matthews and a block by Ferguson. Matthews hit crucial free throws, helping sustain Colgate's 40–39 lead.

In the fourth quarter, Delaware initially gained momentum with a series of successful baskets, opening a small lead. Colgate's Matthews and Hankerson netted critical three-pointers to keep the game within a single possession.

With 1:43 on the clock, Meabon converted the game-tying layup in regulation. Both teams had chances to score, but neither could sink a shot, forcing overtime.

Delaware opened overtime with a jumper and a three-pointer to take a 58–53 lead and never looked back. Colgate mounted a late offensive push, but as time expired, it had to foul to regain possession. The Blue Hens shot 8-for-8 from the free-throw line to seal a 70–64 win over Colgate.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

Laila Hankerson scored 12 points and collected 11 rebounds to record her first career double-double.
Ella Meabon recorded her second 20-point game of the season and her fifth game scoring in double digits..
The Raiders continue to dominate at the free-throw line, shooting 11-for-13.
Colgate forced Delaware to turn the ball over 14 times, marking a season-best.