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NEWARK, Del. – Jess Genco and Claudia Ortiz combined to net eight of the Northeastern women's basketball team's 12 3-pointers on Friday night as the Huskies cruised to the 64-53 victory against Delaware, recording their first true road win against the Blue Hens during their 16th try since Feb. 19, 1998.
 
Genco led all scorers with 18 points, in addition to dishing out seven assists and registering two steals. Shannon Todd totaled 14 points on seven-for-12 shooting, brought down five rebounds, and logged four steals. Ortiz dropped 16 points and shot four-for-seven from downtown.

Gabby Giacone brought down 14 rebounds and scored eight points, Loren Lassiter charted two points and six rebounds, and Stella Clark tallied six points and two assists.
 
With the victory, Northeastern (10-9, 5-3 CAA) moved into a tie for third place in the CAA standings with Delaware (12-7, 5-3 CAA).
 
Nicole Enabosi double-doubled to lead the Blue Hens, totaling 16 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals. Justina Mascaro contributed 11 points and seven rebounds to the home team's cause.

DECIDING FACTOR

Northeastern funneled in 12 3-pointers while Delaware managed to shoot just one-for-13 from behind the perimeter. The Huskies dropped six 3-pointers during the opening quarter en route to building a 23-12 lead and tacked on three more during the second quarter, taking a 41-24 advantage into the half.
 
NU also boasted a +7 advantage in turnovers, committing only 10 during the game – the second fewest NU has registered this season.
 
The Huskies' second half lead fell to as low as nine points with 5:12 left in the third quarter, but a 3-point response by Stella Clark would put Northeastern ahead by double digits for the remainder of the contest.

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AS IT HAPPENED
 

1st | Todd goes back-to-back from behind the arc to give the Huskies a 17-4 lead. Timeout Delaware with 3:25 remaining. #GoNU #CAAHoops pic.twitter.com/d7Kga9Tnlj

— Northeastern WBB (@GoNUwbasketball) January 27, 2018

 
 

End 1st | Do you like 3-pointers?! We sure do. How about SIX 3-pointers to start tonight's #CAAHoops contest?! (Three of which belong to Ortiz.) #GoNU pic.twitter.com/UJ690pA7O4

— Northeastern WBB (@GoNUwbasketball) January 27, 2018

 
 

2nd | Giacone goes REVERSE. #GoNU #CAAHoops pic.twitter.com/0dr8jzNgKj

— Northeastern WBB (@GoNUwbasketball) January 27, 2018

 

3rd | Clark snaps the streak of eight straight Delaware points. The Huskies lead the Blue Hens, 46-34, heading into the 4:47 media timeout. #GoNU #CAAHoops pic.twitter.com/H5TnRvjiGi

— Northeastern WBB (@GoNUwbasketball) January 27, 2018

 

4th | Genco finds Giacone down low as the Huskies regain their 14-point edge, 59-45. #GoNU #CAAHoops pic.twitter.com/r3Mmpw27OM

— Northeastern WBB (@GoNUwbasketball) January 27, 2018

UP NEXT

Northeastern will conclude its regular-season series against Drexel on Sunday, Jan. 28, when the Huskies make the quick trip north to Philadelphia to oppose the Dragons at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. Tipoff between NU and Drexel is scheduled for 2 p.m.