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Nick Minicucci Connects with Sean Wilson for 185 Yards, 2 TDs as Delaware Beats CCU 22-14
Nick Minicucci passed for 302 yards and two touchdowns, and Delaware turned a special teams recovery into the winning score.
On Saturday, Delaware defeated Coastal Carolina 22-14 in their first-ever meeting, with quarterback Nick Minicucci throwing for 302 yards and two touchdowns to Sean Wilson.
Both teams entered the game with 1-1 records, seeking a nonconference victory before a paid crowd of 17,937 at Delaware Stadium.
Delaware seized a 15-14 halftime lead after Jo Silver converted a two-point conversion following a roughing-the-kicker penalty against Coastal Carolina.
The Blue Hens outgained the Chanticleers 395-385 in total yards, while defensive stops—including a fumble recovery by Gavin Moul forced by Blake Matthews—proved decisive.
Coastal Carolina returns home to play Liberty on Thursday, while Delaware continues its nonconference schedule with momentum from the victory.