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Delgado's Historic Dominance Continues to Drive Hall
2/5/2017 4:01:00 PM | Men's Basketball
By John Fanta
PSN Correspondent
Entering Saturday's showdown at Georgetown, one factor for Seton Hall men's basketball was how Angel Delgado would fare against the size of the Hoyas, who boast 7-0 Bradley Hayes, 6-10 Jessie Govan, and 6-8 Akoy Agau, an excellent shot blocker.
While Georgetown has options in the paint, the Hoyas had no answer for "The Best Big Man in the BIG EAST." Delgado was an absolute machine, wrecking havoc in 40 minutes of action with a career-high 26 points to go along with 17 rebounds in the 68-66 overtime win.
Double-doubles have become the norm for Delgado, who put up the 40th of his career on Saturday. To be as great as he has been in quite arguably the most physical conference in college basketball is incredibly impressive. Not only is No. 31 performing well on the court, but he's also a vocal leader for The Hall.
"I told our guys going into this one that we needed to win this one," said Delgado following a critical win for The Hall ahead of an upcoming stretch of four of the next five games at home. "We really felt that if we could get this win, our run could begin."
Leading the country with 13.1 rebounds per game, Delgado was instrumental in helping to force overtime at the Verizon Center. Georgetown led 61-59 with just over a minute left before Delgado knocked down a putback to even the score. In the extra period, when the Hoyas struck first to take a one-point lead, Delgado answered to give SHU the 65-64 edge.
In the final two minutes of action, Delgado came up with a rebound, a steal, as well as playing a part in a key stop of the Hoyas' Rodney Pryor in the final seconds of overtime.
"This win feels great because despite some tough times, our attitude has been great," said Delgado. "I have to give credit to Coach Willard as well; he and his staff have helped us so much."
Maturity from The Hall was on display Saturday in many ways. The Hoyas made their run after the Pirates jumped out to a 13-2 lead, but even through the ups and downs of the game, the constant that is Delgado continued to drive the Pirates. The junior does not get fazed by the adversity that he and his teammates overcame Saturday.
"We went through it freshman year," he said. "We didn't have experience and we didn't know how to handle the tough times. It's completely different now. We're ready for anything."
Opponents need to be ready for anything as well because Delgado has been able to power through underneath, hit the 15-foot elbow jumper, rebound the offensive glass like no other and, as we saw on Saturday, make free throws when needed. As Seton Hall continues to fight for an NCAA Tournament appearance, the Pirates will continue to rely on the historic performances of Delgado, who is making a huge case for first-team All-BIG EAST, BIG EAST Player of the Year, Met Writers Player of the Year and All-America consideration.
PSN Correspondent
Entering Saturday's showdown at Georgetown, one factor for Seton Hall men's basketball was how Angel Delgado would fare against the size of the Hoyas, who boast 7-0 Bradley Hayes, 6-10 Jessie Govan, and 6-8 Akoy Agau, an excellent shot blocker.
While Georgetown has options in the paint, the Hoyas had no answer for "The Best Big Man in the BIG EAST." Delgado was an absolute machine, wrecking havoc in 40 minutes of action with a career-high 26 points to go along with 17 rebounds in the 68-66 overtime win.
Double-doubles have become the norm for Delgado, who put up the 40th of his career on Saturday. To be as great as he has been in quite arguably the most physical conference in college basketball is incredibly impressive. Not only is No. 31 performing well on the court, but he's also a vocal leader for The Hall.
"I told our guys going into this one that we needed to win this one," said Delgado following a critical win for The Hall ahead of an upcoming stretch of four of the next five games at home. "We really felt that if we could get this win, our run could begin."
Leading the country with 13.1 rebounds per game, Delgado was instrumental in helping to force overtime at the Verizon Center. Georgetown led 61-59 with just over a minute left before Delgado knocked down a putback to even the score. In the extra period, when the Hoyas struck first to take a one-point lead, Delgado answered to give SHU the 65-64 edge.
In the final two minutes of action, Delgado came up with a rebound, a steal, as well as playing a part in a key stop of the Hoyas' Rodney Pryor in the final seconds of overtime.
"This win feels great because despite some tough times, our attitude has been great," said Delgado. "I have to give credit to Coach Willard as well; he and his staff have helped us so much."
Maturity from The Hall was on display Saturday in many ways. The Hoyas made their run after the Pirates jumped out to a 13-2 lead, but even through the ups and downs of the game, the constant that is Delgado continued to drive the Pirates. The junior does not get fazed by the adversity that he and his teammates overcame Saturday.
"We went through it freshman year," he said. "We didn't have experience and we didn't know how to handle the tough times. It's completely different now. We're ready for anything."
Opponents need to be ready for anything as well because Delgado has been able to power through underneath, hit the 15-foot elbow jumper, rebound the offensive glass like no other and, as we saw on Saturday, make free throws when needed. As Seton Hall continues to fight for an NCAA Tournament appearance, the Pirates will continue to rely on the historic performances of Delgado, who is making a huge case for first-team All-BIG EAST, BIG EAST Player of the Year, Met Writers Player of the Year and All-America consideration.
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