Delaware takes on Liberty after Kolliegbo's 24-point game

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Liberty Lady Flames (8-7, 2-2 CUSA) at Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (6-10, 0-4 CUSA)

Newark, Delaware; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Delaware hosts Liberty after Safiatu Kolliegbo scored 24 points in Delaware's 73-65 loss to the Sam Houston Bearkats.

The Fightin' Blue Hens are 2-5 in home games. Delaware has a 4-9 record against teams over .500.

The Flames are 2-2 against CUSA opponents. Liberty ranks sixth in the CUSA giving up 63.4 points while holding opponents to 38.2% shooting.

Delaware's average of 4.9 made 3-pointers per game is 2.2 fewer made shots on average than the 7.1 per game Liberty allows. Liberty averages 7.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 more made shots on average than the 5.4 per game Delaware gives up.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season for the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Ella Wanzer averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Fightin' Blue Hens, scoring 8.5 points while shooting 36.0% from beyond the arc. Kailah Correa is averaging 12.6 points over the last 10 games.

Claudia Acin is averaging 9.3 points and 4.9 assists for the Flames. Avery Mills is averaging 16.9 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Fightin' Blue Hens: 2-8, averaging 62.4 points, 32.1 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 9.0 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 40.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.5 points per game.

Flames: 5-5, averaging 66.3 points, 33.3 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 6.2 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.9 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.