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

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

Eugene Burroughs named new head coach for 87ers

  The Delaware 87ers announced Thursday that Eugene Burroughs will be their new head coach going into the 2016-2017 season. Burroughs comes from the Sevens affiliate the Philadelphia 76ers where he was a shooting coach for the past two seasons. Burroughs is a native of Philadelphia and went to high school at Episcopal Academy. Before joining the Sixers staff the Philly native coached at Penn State, Marist, Navy, American University, and Hofstra. The coaching change is a part of a swap the Sixers are doing with the Sevens to give everyone a chance to experience both aspects of the game. Burroughs … Continue reading Eugene Burroughs named new head coach for 87ers