BLUE COATS BEAT KNICKS, 134-113

WILMINGTON – NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - The Delaware Blue Coats (1-0) defeated the Westchester Knicks (0-1), 134-113, on Saturday, November 8 at the Chase Fieldhouse.

The Blue Coats opened the 2025-26 season with pace, scoring 41 of their 79 first half points in the opening quarter. Delaware was led by a balanced offensive attack as every player that suited up for the Blue Coats scored in double figures.

MarJon Beauchamp and Malcolm Hill led the team in scoring, each putting up 20 points apiece. Guard Kennedy Chandler posted a double-double in his first game with the Coats, putting up 19 points and 12 assists. Two-way player Hunter Sallis scored 15 points with 5 rebounds and assists, while newly assigned 76ers Forward Johni Broome scored 12 points in 21 minutes of action.

Defense led the way for the Blue Coats as Delaware forced 30 turnovers on 16 steals. Former Memphis Tiger DeAndre Williams had a game-high 7 steals off the bench for the Blue Coats.

Former G League Ignite Guard Dink Pate led Westchester in scoring with 21 points off the bench. Similar to the Blue Coats, the Knicks offense was spread across the team with seven players scoring in double figures. The Knicks controlled the paint with 56 rebounds to the Blue Coats 37, along with 22 second chance points.

The Coats will hit the hardwood again on Thursday, November 13 when the Greensboro Swarm come to town for a back-to-back trip. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE NBA G LEAGUE

The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, training and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory.  Featuring 31 teams, 30 with direct affiliations to NBA franchises for 2025-26, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.  More than half of all players on end-of-season 2024-25 NBA rosters boasted NBA G League experience.  In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.

ABOUT THE DELAWARE BLUE COATS:

The Delaware Blue Coats are the official NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Blue Coats won the 2022-23 NBA G League Championship and have made four-straight trips to the postseason. The team won the 2021 Winter Showcase Cup. For ticket information, visit WWW.BLUECOATS.TEAM. The Delaware Blue Coats organization is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property.