University of Delaware Athletics
University of Delaware
(9-5 (3-0))
Towson
(2-10 (0-3))
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Towson | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Blue Hens Close Out Towson, 2-1
10/12/2014 3:56:00 PM | Field Hockey
TOWSON, Md. – Despite falling behind early, the University of Delaware field hockey team fought back for a 2-1 victory Sunday afternoon in Colonial Athletic Association action at Towson.
Heather Jenney gave the Tigers (2-10, 0-3 CAA) a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute, but the Blue Hens (9-5, 3-0 CAA) tied things at 1-1 in the 16th minute as sophomore Esmée Peet (Zeewolde, The Netherlands/RSG Slingerbos) scored off a penalty corner. Classmate Meghan Winesett (Centreville, Va./Westfield) assisted on the Peet goal.
The second half remained scoreless until sophomore Marjelle Scheffers (Amersfoort, The Netherlands/Stedelijk Gymnasium Johan van Oldenbarneveld) recorded her first career game-winning goal in the 50th minute off a rebounded corner shot.
Delaware outshot Towson, 20-7, and held a 17-3 advantage in penalty corners.
Freshman Emmeline Oltmans (Baarn, The Netherlands/Het Baarnsch Lyceum) collected three saves in the win while Towson's Emilee Woodall was credited with the loss despite recording 12 saves.
“This was a great win for our program when taking in consideration the tough field conditions. The team played hard and found a way to secure the desired 'W,' allowing us to be 3-0 in CAA play. We're looking forward to giving the players a couple of days to recharge and further recover before beginning to prepare for the last stretch of our regular season.”
HEN SCRATCHINGS
· Delaware has won a season-best five straight games.
· Dating to last season, the reigning CAA Champion Blue Hens have won 11 straight conference games.
· UD is 48-46 (.511) all-time in CAA action.
· The Blue Hens are now 32-5-1 all-time over Towson and have won four straight against the Tigers.
· Esmée Peet leads the Blue Hens with nine goals scored and three game-winning goals.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Sunday, October 19 – Columbia at Delaware – 1 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.) – 2004 CAA Championship Team Reunion
· Friday, October 24 – Northeastern at Delaware* - 7 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Sunday, October 26 – Hofstra at Delaware* - 1 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
Team Stats
Jenney, Heather (4)
beat the goalie down low
9:53
Peet, Esmee
Assisted By: Winesett, Meghan
off a corner
16:54
Scheffers, Marjelle
rebounded off of 17 shot
50:41
