DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS MEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Martin Ingelsby's Delaware Blue Hens are navigating a rebuilding season in Conference USA, currently standing at 9-16 overall with a 4-8 league record. The program operates from the Bob Carpenter Center on a campus of 24,221 students in Newark, operating under the D1-FCS classification. Despite averaging 66.9 points per game, the Blue Hens have struggled defensively, allowing opponents 71.8 points nightly, contributing to their challenging campaign at home (5-9) and on the road (4-7).

Ingelsby, who guides a 15-player roster, faces the dual challenge of competing immediately in a demanding Conference USA lineup while developing younger talent. Delaware's defensive limitations represent the core issue, with the Blue Hens surrendering 4.9 more points per contest than they score. The university's basketball program, rooted in an institution established in 1743, represents one of America's oldest collegiate athletic traditions, though current results suggest the team remains in a transition phase under Ingelsby's tenure.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Delaware
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceConference USA
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationNewark, Delaware
VenueBob Carpenter Center
Head CoachMartin Ingelsby

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
10Brandon BaffoneG
00Christian BlissG
55Jameel BrownG
1Mason EllisonG
15Houston EmoryF
5Macon EmoryF
4Justyn FernandezG
44Tyler HouserF
20Alex KazaneckiG
35Bouna KebeF
12Alex McFaddenG
21Nnanna NjokuF
14Lance PiperG
3Cavan ReillyG
11Jayden TaylorF

SEASON RECORD

10-21

Overall

6-11

Home

4-10

Away

4-12

Conference

67.7 PPG / 74.0 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Bucknell BisonL 70-78
Nov 7Wilmington (DE) WildcatsL 62-71
Nov 12BYU CougarsL 68-85
Nov 19Saint Peter's PeacocksW 81-70
Nov 23Southern Illinois SalukisL 59-79
Nov 25UNC Greensboro SpartansW 73-60
Dec 2Iona GaelsL 66-89
Dec 6Delaware State HornetsL 72-75
Dec 11George Washington RevolutionariesW 70-58
Dec 13Cal State Northridge MatadorsL 66-88
Dec 17Rider BroncsW 65-57
Dec 29Missouri State BearsL 43-61
Jan 3Jacksonville State GamecocksL 64-67
Jan 4Kennesaw State OwlsW 67-52
Jan 9Sam Houston BearkatsL 60-72
Jan 10Louisiana Tech BulldogsL 68-70
Jan 16UTEP MinersL 69-70
Jan 17New Mexico State AggiesL 68-97
Jan 24Liberty FlamesL 51-67
Jan 29New Mexico State AggiesW 73-64
Feb 1UTEP MinersL 55-70
Feb 5Liberty FlamesL 69-75
Feb 7Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersW 89-88
Feb 13Florida International PanthersW 68-66
Feb 14Missouri State BearsW 76-67
Feb 19Western Kentucky HilltoppersL 87-88
Feb 21Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersL 66-78
Feb 27Jacksonville State GamecocksL 70-80
Feb 28Kennesaw State OwlsL 82-90
Mar 6Sam Houston BearkatsW 83-80
Mar 7Louisiana Tech BulldogsL 38-81

ANALYTICS

-6.3

Pt Diff

L1

Streak

48.7%

SOS

#211

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.4086

#200

103.6

Adj O

#214

107.0

Adj D

Last 5: 1-4Last 10: 4-6Best W Streak: 3Worst L Streak: 5
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Delaware Men's Basketball compete in?
Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Men's Basketball competes in the Conference USA conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Delaware play men's basketball home games?
Delaware Men's Basketball plays home games at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE.
Who is the head coach of Delaware Men's Basketball?
The head coach of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Men's Basketball is Martin Ingelsby.
When was Delaware Men's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Delaware Men's Basketball is not currently available.