When he walked off the court Thursday night, his left foot in a walking boot, Ebby Asamoah hardly looked like a player ready to have the best game of his career.

But the Delaware junior guard shook off a sprained ankle and poured in 30 points on Saturday afternoon.

Asamoah’s big day helped the Blue Hens pull away to an impressive 85-69 victory over James Madison in a CAA men’s basketball matchup at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, Va.

Playing without injured center Dylan Painter, Delaware (6-3 CAA, 15-7 overall) also got a career day from freshman forward Jyare Davis. The former Sanford School standout netted 22 points as he and Asamoah combined to hit 18-of-25 shots from the floor.

“It was a next-man-up mentality,” said Delaware coach Martin Ingelsby. “Ebby and Jyare were fabulous. That’s the Jyare Davis that we’ve seen (in practice). His confidence is at an all-time high right now.

“And you can’t say enough about Ebby. He’s a warrior. I knew he was going to be able to play. I didn’t know he’d be able to drop 30 in a game like that. This is a big-time team win for us.”

The Hens were coming off Thursday’s unfinished contest at Towson, where the game was suspended early in the second half because of the floor conditions. They lost both Painter and Asamoah to injuries in the game.

Asamoah, who was still in his walking boot on Saturday morning, was healthy enough to start and play 28 minutes at JMU. He hit 6-of-9 three-pointers and all eight of his foul shots.

Asamoah credited UD trainer Paul Lowery for getting him ready to play.

“Both of us agreed that I was good enough to play — or at least try,” said Asamoah. “Usually when the first one (three) is all net like I had, I know it’s time to go. Yeah, I was feeling good.

“I’ve got to give credit to my teammates. They definitely found me in rhythm. That was a big help.”

Delaware finished with 21 assists against only nine turnovers. Andrew Carr and Davis had six assists apiece.

After opening up a 43-34 halftime advantage. the Hens led by as many as 16 points in the second half. The Dukes (3-5 CAA, 12-7 overall) were able to cut that lead to as few as seven points only to have Delaware answer with a 10-0 run to take back control.

The Hens went up by as many as 17 points in the closing minutes.

Delaware has won eight of its last nine meetings with the Dukes, who are leaving the CAA after the season to in the Sunbelt Conference. JMU does have an upset of Virginia this season.

DSU games postponed: The Delaware State basketball doubleheader scheduled for Saturday at Morgan State was postponed due to the Northeast snowstorm. Make-up dates have not been announced yet.

The Delaware State men are slated to host Coppin State on Monday at 7:30 pm. The Hornet women are scheduled to host the Eagles on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

WOMEN, Delaware 70, William & Mary 56: The Blue Hens tallied the game’s final eight points to close out the CAA road win on Friday night.

Tyi Skinner scored a team-high 19 points for Delaware (6-1 CAA, 12-5 overall). Jasmine Dickey followed with 15 points and seven rebounds while Ty Battle added 13 points.

College track & field

Hornets shine at meet: The Delaware State University track & field teams dominated at the Eastern Shore Invitational on Friday.

The Hornet men won the team title with 172.50 points while the DSU women securing second place with 122 points. Both teams will be back in action next weekend at the Liberty Open hosted by Liberty University.

Boys’ basketball

Salesianum 69, Smyrna 46: The Eagles were leading by one before the Sals out-scored them, 25-10, in the second quarter in the non-conference game on Friday.

Elisha Gregory scored a game-high 21 points for Smyrna (7-4), which had a five-game winning streak snapped. Devin DeMoe added 10 points.

Twelve players scored for the Sals (5-6), which won its fourth in a row.

Woodbridge 59, Indian River 52: The Blue Raiders led by only three points going into the fourth quarter before posting the Henlopen South win on Friday.

Emanuel McCrea-Mosley netted a team-high 20 points for Woodbridge, which won its third game in a row. Kenny Newton added 16 points with Ci-Atrick Stones adding 11.

IR was led by Laron Horsey’s 15 points and Rashad Hopkins’ 13.

Delmar 50, Salisbury School 31: The Wildcats won their third game in a row to raise their record to 7-2.

Girls’ basketball

Woodbridge 66, Indian River 5: The Blue Raiders stayed undefeated in the Henlopen South with the win on Friday.

Woodbridge’s Reghan Robinson (16), Iyanna Mims (13), Payton Keeler (11) and Ke’ira Parker (11) all scored in double figures.

Wrestling

Indian River 53, Sussex Tech 28: The Indians picked up four pins in the victory on Friday.

Steven Mayfield (113 pounds), James Esque (132), Angel Mora Salas (145) and T.J. Burke (285) all won by fall for IR.

Noah Seymore (138), Joseph Kane (170), David DiCampli (182) and Jayce Tyler Harmon (195) all won by fall for the Ravens.