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Hilltoppers Down Delaware 27-24 - Match Report
The Hilltoppers grabbed a Week 6 victory over the Fightin' Blue Hens on Friday, winning 27-24 at Delaware Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Hilltoppers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 63.0.
Maverick McIvor rushed for 36 yards, while Marvis Parrish added 27 yards in the win. Matthew Henry and K.D. Hutchinson added 99 and 58 receiving yards respectively.
Nick Minicucci rushed for 55 yards for Delaware, while Jo'Nathan Silver added 47 yards. Nick Minicucci threw for 314 yards for the Fightin' Blue Hens, while receivers Jake Thaw and Jo'Nathan Silver had 55 and 55 yards respectively.
Delaware outgained WKU 435-338 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 29-16 by the Fightin' Blue Hens.
The time of possession battle favored Delaware as their offense was on the field for 32:34, longer than the 27:26 of their opponents.
WKU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against FIU. Delaware will aim to get back on the winning track at Jacksonville State.