Women's Lacrosse Duo Recognized for Weekly Accolades

Caitlin McCartney (Doylestown, Pa./Archbishop Wood) was named the Inside Lacrosse National Player of the Week while sophomore Kirsten Hale (Wayne, Pa./Great Valley) collected Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week honors, as announced by the respective organizations Tuesday morning.

The pair helped guide the #rv Blue Hens (1-0) in stunning then-No. 16 Georgetown, 17-5, Saturday in the team's season opener at Delaware Stadium.

McCartney collected five points on a team-best four goals and one assist. The midfielder posted the game-winning goal just over 11 minutes into the contest. McCartney's four tallies moved her into 10^th place all-time in Delaware history with 119 career goals scored. She added three draw controls and a groundball in the win.

Hale recorded a game-high and career-best four groundballs against the Hoyas in addition to two caused turnovers. Furthermore, she assisted a goal in the second half of play.

Delaware returns to action Tuesday evening with a 7 p.m. contest at Lafayette.

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