The fifth-seeded Delaware basketball team posted its third consecutive strong defensive effort as the Blue Hens shut down second-seeded UNCW, 59-55, to win the Colonial Athletic Association title Tuesday night, March 8, at the Entertainment and Sports Arena.

Delaware, which won its sixth conference tournament title in program history and its second in the CAA, will learn its NCAA Tournament fate during the selection show at 6 p.m., Sunday, March 13, on CBS.

Tournament MVP Jyare Davis led the way with 18 points, including a basket with a minute left that put the Blue Hens in front for good. Andrew Carr, who along with joined Davis on the All-Tournament Team along with Kevin Anderson, recorded a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Jameer Nelson Jr. and Ryan Allen both scored 10 points for Delaware, which limited the Seahawks to 37.0 percent shooting from the field.

Coach Martin Ingelsby said, "I can't say enough about our team, and our guys' belief in each other and our program. We dug in and guarded against a really good team."

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