Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens men's basketball

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
2016–17 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens men's basketball team
University University of Delaware
Conference CAA
Location Newark, DE
Head coach Martin Ingelsby (1st year)
Arena Bob Carpenter Center
(Capacity: 5,000)
Nickname Blue Hens
Colors Royal Blue and Gold[1]
         
Uniforms
Home
Away
NCAA Tournament appearances
1992, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2014
Conference tournament champions
NAC/AEast: 1992, 1993, 1998, 1999, CAA: 2014
Conference regular season champions
1992 (NAC), 1998 (AEast), 1999 (AEast), 2014

The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. The school's team currently competes in the Colonial Athletic Association. Notre Dame assistant coach Martin Ingelsby was named head coach May 24, 2016, replacing Monté Ross.[2]

Postseason results

In seven appearances in postseasons tournaments, the Fightin' Blue Hens are yet to win a postseason game.

NCAA tournament results

The Fightin' Blue Hens have appeared in the NCAA tournament five times. Their combined record is 0–5.

Year Round Opponent Result Venue City
1992 First Round Cincinnati L 47–85 UD Arena Dayton, Ohio
1993 First Round Louisville L 70–76 Hoosier Dome Indianapolis
1998 First Round Purdue L 56–95 United Center Chicago
1999 First Round Tennessee L 52–62 Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina
2014 Second Round Michigan State L 78–93 Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena Spokane, Washington

NIT results

The Fightin' Blue Hens have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) one time. Their record is 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result
2000 First Round Villanova L 63–72

CBI results

The Fightin' Blue Hens have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) one time. Their combined record is 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result
2012 First Round Butler L 58–75

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