No. 13 Hens Notch 10th Win With Shutout Over Tribe

Friday, October 2

Fred P. Rullo Stadium

7:00 PM

University of Delaware

1-0(10-1| CAA)

William & Mary

0-1(4-7 | CAA)

William & Mary

Delaware

10/2/2015 10:01:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

By: Delaware Athletics

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NEWARK, Del. – The No. 13 Blue Hens shared the wealth equally once again Friday evening as Delaware defeated William & Mary, 4-0, at Fred P. Rullo Stadium in the Colonial Athletic Association lid-lifter.

The Tribe (4-7, 0-1 CAA) held the Hens scoreless for the first 29 minutes before junior Meghan Winesett (Centreville, Va./Westfield) and senior Michaela Patzner (Rosenheim, Germany/Karolinen Gymnasium) scored back-to-back goals within 50 seconds to give UD the 2-0 advantage at the half.

Delaware took the 3-0 lead in the 57^th minute off a shot over the goalie from five yard out from freshman Greta Nauck (Krefeld, Germany/Gymnasium am Moltkeplatz).

With time winding down on a cool and rainy evening, junior Esmée Peet (Zeewolde, The Netherlands/RSG Slingerbos) put the nail in the coffin with a shot from the top that was assisted by classmate Maura Zarkoski (Eagleville, Pa./Villa Maria).

Sophomore Emmeline Oltmans (Baarn, The Netherlands/Het Baarnsch Lyceum) collected one save in the win.

Meredith Savage tallied seven saves in 70 minutes of play for William & Mary.

Rolf van de Kerkhof
“We had a great team performance across the board this evening. I am very proud of how our players group executed the game plan and started CAA play on a strong note. Within our team setting we talk about the importance of sharing playing opportunities, and thanks to our team performance all throughout the game we were in the position to provide these playing opportunities to many players on our roster. It was a good day for Delaware field hockey.”

HEN SCRATCHINGS
     · Delaware is off to its best start in program history since the 1998 squad began the year 11-1.
     · The Blue Hens have now reached the 10-win mark for the 29^th season since the program's inception in 1971.
     · UD is 8-6 in CAA openers and 50-48 (.510) all-time in CAA action.
     · Delaware has won six straight over William & Mary and is 13-8 all-time against the Tribe.
     · The Blue Hens outshot W&M, 15-3, and held a 5-0 advantage in penalty corners.
     · Michaela Patzner now has 110 career points (42g, 26a) and is fourth in program history behind Casey Howard (2005-09) who has 115 points (51g, 13a).
     · Patzner's 42 career goals tie her for seventh in Delaware record books with Missy Meharg (1981-84).
     · Esmée Peet now has 75 career points (31g, 13a) and is 14^th in program history. Jodi Byrd (1995-98) is 13^th with 79 points on 35 goals and nine assists.
     · With 13 career defensive saves, Allie Mikelson is now tied for first all-time with Michelle Drummonds (2007-10) and Juli Byrd (1998-01).

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
     · Sunday, October 4 – #19 James Madison at #13 Delaware * – 1 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
     · Friday, October 9 – #13 Delaware at Hofstra * – 3 p.m. – Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium (Hempstead, N.Y.)
     · Sunday, October 11 – #12 Liberty at #13 Delaware – 1 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Maggie Hayon | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 920-912-6635