BLUE COATS MAKE IT FOUR STRAIGHT WITH THRILLING 101-93 WIN OVER GO-GO
December 9, 2024
BlueCoats Extend Winning Streak with Strong Team Performance Against Go-Go
Wilmington – Dec. 8, 2024 – The Delaware Blue Coats (6-6) electrified the Chase Fieldhouse on Sunday night, securing their fourth consecutive win in a gritty 101-93 showdown against the Capital City Go-Go (8-4). Led by standout performances from Jeff Dowtin Jr. and rookie sensation Justin Edwards, the Blue Coats are hitting their stride after a challenging start to the season.
“We’re just trying to get better each and every game,” said head coach Mike Longabardi. “It’s great to come back and put it together because I didn’t think we played our best game, but we found a way to win.”
The matchup was a defensive slugfest, with neither team able to pull ahead by more than seven points through three and a half quarters. The tension broke when Edwards buried his fourth three-pointer of the night, giving Delaware an eight-point cushion with just under seven minutes to play.
File Photo: Delaware Blue Coats center DARIUS BAZLEY (13) grabs the rebound as Austin Spurs forward Julian Washburn (18) defends. BAZLEY added ten rebounds, three steals, three black shots, in 17 points and 32 minutes of play against CAPITAL CITY GO-GO Sunday Night at the Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, DE. Photo By Saquan Stimpson
Capital City’s Jaylen Nowell, fresh off his debut performance, refused to go quietly, dropping a game-high 26 points. Despite the Go-Go’s late push, the Blue Coats sealed the deal by scoring on five of their final six possessions.
Dowtin Jr. paced the Blue Coats with 20 points, while Edwards, the No. 3 pick in the 2024 G League Draft, added 19 and showcased his clutch shooting. Darius Bazley recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, and rookie Judah Mintz provided a spark off the bench with 16 points. Isaiah Mobley dominated the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Go-Go’s supporting cast chipped in as Mouhamadou Gueye (11), Michael Foster Jr. (10), and Erik Stevenson (10) all hit double figures. Jalen McDaniels also notched a season-high 11 rebounds.
The two teams will clash again Monday night at Chase Fieldhouse, with tip-off set for 7:00 p.m.
ABOUT THE DELAWARE BLUE COATS
The Delaware Blue Coats are the official NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers and reigning 2022-23 NBA G League Champions. With a high-octane style of play and a commitment to community, the Blue Coats offer slam-dunking, fast-breaking family fun. For tickets, visit bluecoats.team.