Villanova beats Delaware and takes Battle of the Blue trophy

[ by Rick Pettine ]

November 23, 2024 – Villanova, PA — The Villanova Wildcats continue their dominance over the Delaware Blue Hens with a 38-28 victory at home on Senior Day. Nova has won 17 of their last 19 matches.

Nova scored 21 unanswered points from a David Avit run, Brendan Bell pick-6, and a Kenyon Miles reception, before the Blue Hens clawed back to tie it 21-21 at the half. Delaware’s Marcus Yarns scored twice, including a 65-yard TD reception from Nick Minicucci.

Nova’s Connor Watkins scored on a 38-yard run early in the 3rd quarter, but Delaware again tied it before the quarter ended.

The forth quarter belonged to the Wildcat’s, who tacked on 10 more points from a Gettman field goal and a Brendan Bell TD run.

The ‘Cats advance to the FCS D1 Championship Playoffs facing Eastern Kentucky in round one at home next week.

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