Month: November 2016

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Sevens Lose 121-110 to the Windy City Bulls

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The Delaware 87ers got swept up by the Windy City Bulls on Saturday night, losing 121-110. The Sevens now have a 0-3 record on the road this season. It all started with the Bulls going on a 10-0 run in the 1st quarter and they would keep the Sevens scoreless about to the 7:58 mark of the quarter.  Bulls Center Cristiano Felicio had 4 points and 3 rebounds during the 10-0 opening run. Then the 87ers went on the own  6-0 run around 3:49 left in the first quarter to bring the deficit to single digits and the score to … Continue reading Sevens Lose 121-110 to the Windy City Bulls

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Delaware 87ers Add Veteran Von Wafer

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The Delaware 87ers announced Friday that they have claimed veteran journeyman, guard-forward Von Wafer off of waivers. Wafer who played in the NBA for six seasons with seven different teams, including stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics  and Orlando Magic.Wafer was drafted  in 2005 NBA Draft out Florida State by the Lakers. The Veteran has averaged 7 points in 17 NBA playoff appearances. Most recently, Wafer has been playing internationally with Leones De Ponce in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league and Jiangsu Tong Xi of the Chinese Basketball Association. The NBA veteran averaged  26 points, four rebounds and … Continue reading Delaware 87ers Add Veteran Von Wafer

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87ers snap 2-Game Losing streak With A 116-111 Win Vs Greensboro

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On Monday night, The Delaware 87ers were saying “Home Sweet Home” after their comeback 116-111 win vs the Greensboro Swarm. With the win the Sevens snap a 2 game losing streak and remain undefeated at home (2-0). Monday’s win was not a pretty win but after the lackluster first half, the Sevens were able to outscore the Swarm by 15 in the second half for the comeback win. It all started in the first quarter where the Swarm started off hot and at one point were up by 12 points on the Sevens. Greensboro never lost the lead in the … Continue reading 87ers snap 2-Game Losing streak With A 116-111 Win Vs Greensboro

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87ers Lose Close One to Energy 101-96

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The Delaware 87ers lost a close game to the Iowa Energy on Saturday Night and one they looked very dominating in early. This gives the Sevens a two game losing streak. Delaware started out fast with scoring the first five points of the game and then continued on a 13-7 run in the quarter. The Sevens outscored the Energy 21 to 12 in the first quarter and they were led by power forward and recent Washington Wizard player Danuel House who had 7 points in the quarter. Then in the second quarter the Energy came out charged up and went … Continue reading 87ers Lose Close One to Energy 101-96

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87ers Fall to Skyforce 115-103 For First Loss of the Season

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The Delaware 87ers fell to the Sioux Falls Skyforce 115-103  on Friday, for their first loss and road loss of the season. The Sevens was not in control of this game at all and played very inconsistent throughout the whole game. SkyForce had total control of this game and never lost the lead throughout the game. Sioux Falls had multiple double digits leads throughout the game which had the Sevens always playing catch up. The first quarter Skyforce came out strong with scoring the first seven points of the game and set the tempo of the game. Then by the end … Continue reading 87ers Fall to Skyforce 115-103 For First Loss of the Season

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Wizards Assign Danuel House to 87ers

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The Washington Wizards announced Wednesday they have assigned  rookie power forward Danuel House to the Philadelphia 76ers D-League team the Delaware 87ers. House  who was undrafted out of Texas A&M , signed with the Wizards in July and has showed potential to be a great player with a strong summer league showing this past summer. Wizards just have not been using him lately  with House only making one appearance in a Wizards uniform in the regular season. While the Wizards power forward will be playing for the 76ers D-League team the Sevens, the Wizards still own his NBA rights. According … Continue reading Wizards Assign Danuel House to 87ers

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Delaware 87ers beat Westchester 121-108 in Season Home Opener

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The excitement was definitely in the air at the Bob Carpenter Center  in Newark, DE on Saturday Night when the Delaware 87ers opened up their season vs the West Chester Knicks  with 121- 108 win. In the first quarter the Sevens came out strong with hitting 5 for 9 shots in the paint and a 57 % FG average compared to the Knicks 31 %.  Center Shawn Long had 9 points in the first quarter for the Sevens helping them get a 7 point advantage in the first. The Sevens would open up the 2nd quarter with their biggest lead … Continue reading Delaware 87ers beat Westchester 121-108 in Season Home Opener