Jordyn Dorsey Leads Aggies to Fifth Straight Victory

Jordyn Dorsey delivered a standout performance Friday night, scoring a game-high 16 points to propel North Carolina A&T to a commanding 65-49 victory over the Delaware Blue Hens at the Bob Carpenter Center. The win marked the Aggies’ fifth consecutive triumph, improving their record to 7-7 overall and 3-0 in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) play.

Dorsey, who played 38 minutes, was efficient on offense, making five field goals and going 6-for-8 from the free-throw line. She was supported by Paris Locke, who contributed 13 points and seven rebounds in 29 minutes. Maleia Bracone and Chaniya Clark added eight points each to round out the Aggies’ balanced scoring attack.

The Aggies dominated the glass, outrebounding Delaware 43-28, including an 18-4 edge in offensive rebounds. This led to a 19-7 advantage in second-chance points, further demonstrating A&T’s physicality and control of the game.

The contest was closely contested through the first three quarters, with both teams trading leads. However, A&T’s second-ranked scoring defense in the CAA took over in the fourth quarter, holding Delaware to 0-for-8 shooting from the field. Offensively, the Aggies opened the final period with six unanswered points to stretch their lead to 12 and never looked back.

“We know that when our shots aren’t falling, we can always count on our defense,” said head coach Tarrell Robinson. “Tonight was a great example of our defense creating offense and our rebounding giving us second chances to score.”

The Aggies shot an impressive 51.1% inside the arc (24-for-47) despite struggling from beyond it (2-for-14). Locke sealed the game with a powerful drive and scoop layup late in the fourth quarter, pushing the lead to 60-48 with just over two minutes remaining.

Delaware’s Tara Cousins led her team with 15 points, but the Blue Hens dropped to 3-10 overall and 0-3 in conference play. North Carolina A&T will now turn their attention to Towson, where they will face the Tigers on Sunday at 2 p.m.