Coveleski and Patzner Lead No. 18 Blue Hens to 4-1 Home-Opening Win Over Richmond

Friday, September 5

Fred P. Rullo Stadium

7:00 PM

University of Delaware

(3-1)

Richmond

(2-1)

Team	1	2	Final F
Richmond	1	0	1
Delaware	2	2	4

Coveleski and Patzner Lead No. 18 Blue Hens to 4-1 Home-Opening Win Over Richmond

9/5/2014 10:10:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

By: Delaware Athletics

Jacki Coveleski (Lewes, Del./Cape Henlopen) and Michaela Patzner (Rosenheim, Germany/Karolinen Gymnasium) combined for nine points Friday evening as the No. 18 University of Delaware field hockey squad defeated Richmond, 4-1, at Rullo Stadium.

Patzner (below left) tied a career-high with five points on two tallies and one assist while Coveleski scored her first points of the season with one goal and a career-best two assists.

Delaware (3-1) took a 2-0 lead within the first 25 minutes of the contest before Kelly Quinn registered Richmond's lone goal just before the halftime break.

Sophomore Meghan Winesett (Centreville, Va./Westfield) gave the Hens a 3-1 advantage in the 42^nd minute off a penalty corner before Patzner collected her second goal to go up, 4-1, in the 57^th minute.

Freshman Emmeline Oltmans (Baarn, The Netherlands/Het Baarnsch Lyceum) recorded two saves in 65 minutes of play for the win while Kelley Wentling was credited with the loss for the Spiders (2-1).

Rolf van de Kerkhof
“It's nice to be home after a long road trip. Compliments to our team as Richmond played a good game. We stuck to our game plan and got an early score, which allowed us to play a little bit more freely. It's great to have multiple scorers, as we need different people to contribute.”

Junior Michaela Patzner
“This was a great win. It was a big step up from last weekend, as we played a lot better. We played a simpler game and we were more composed against Richmond.”

Jacki Coveleski
“I've been getting shots off the past few games and I'm relieved to finally get a goal. As a team, we did great. We came out strong, which means a lot since we're a continually growing team.”

HEN SCRATCHINGS
     · Fran Orella made her collegiate debut between the pipes for Delaware in the 65^th minute.
     · Michaela Patzner recorded a game-high five shots.
     · Delaware outshot Richmond, 9-8, and also held a 4-3 advantage in corners.
     · The Hens are 4-1 all-time against the Spiders and have now won two straight over UR.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
     · Sunday, September 7, 2014 – No. 2 North Carolina at No. 18 Delaware – Noon – Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
     · Friday, September 12, 2014 – No. 18 Delaware at Temple – 3 p.m. – Geasey Field (Philadelphia, Pa.)
     · Sunday, September 14, 2014 - Cornell at No. 18 Delaware - 1 p.m. - Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)