DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – The Delaware Valley University women's basketball team battled through four tight quarters and delivered late to earn a 57–54 victory over Lancaster Bible on Tuesday afternoon at James Work Gymnasium.

DelVal set the tone early with strong interior play from Alexis Wright and a layup from Whitney Evans to build a quick 6–0 lead. Lancaster Bible responded late in the quarter, evening the score at 14–14.

The second quarter featured several lead changes before the Aggies closed the half on a high note, as Evans converted a layup in the final 23 seconds to give DelVal a 25–24 halftime advantage.

Momentum continued to swing in the third, with the Chargers' Shania Stoltzfus knocking down timely three-pointers, but Wright and Evans were ready for the response attacking the paint to push the Aggies to a 42-40 lead headed into the final period. 

The fourth quarter turned into a defensive battle. Lancaster Bible briefly moved in front, but Wright tied the game late before Evans sealed the win with clutch free throws in the closing seconds.

Wright led the Aggies offensively with 23 points, while Evans and Ciana Feliciano made key contributions on both ends. Delaware Valley returns to action as conference play begins facing the Arcadia Knights on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 5 p.m.