University of Delaware Athletics
University of Delaware
James Madison
Blue Hens Fall in 8-6 Regular Season Finale at #18 James Madison
4/19/2015 3:44:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
Complete Results
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The University of Delaware women's lacrosse team was held scoreless in the final 18 minutes as #18 James Madison defeated the Blue Hens, 8-6, Sunday afternoon at University Park.
JMU (12-4, 4-1 Colonial Athletic Association) held a 6-3 advantage to begin the second half of play before the Hens put up three unanswered goals to tie things at 6-6 with 18:21 remaining. The Dukes defense held strong however as Delaware was unable to score for the rest of the contest.
The game marked the regular season finale for Delaware, which falls to 11-6 overall and 4-2 in Colonial Athletic Association action. The Blue Hens will host the upcoming CAA Tournament May 1-3 at Delaware Stadium.
Caitlin McCartney Alex ZaugraSenior Ali Curwin notched three goals, three groundballs, and a draw control for the Dukes while Schylar Healy tallied 10 saves.
POST-GAME QUOTES:
Kateri Linville“The team really battled today. We had a few good scoring opportunities and some great defensive stops in the home stretch, but unfortunately we weren't able to convert our shots or groundballs. We are disappointed with the outcome, but will use it to fuel our fire in postseason play.”
Alex Zaugra is zoning in on eighth place in career history with 296 saves. Lisa McBeth (1978-79) is currently No. 8 with 301 career stops.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Friday, May 1 – CAA Tournament Semifinals at Delaware – 4 or 7 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Sunday, May 3 – CAA Tournament Final at Delaware – 1 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
AGATE:
Delaware.................... 3 3 - 6
#18 James Madison... 5 3 - 8
Delaware SCORING: GOALS: Schwartz, Jamie 2; McCartney, Caitlin 1; Hale, Kirsten 1; Hawley, Shannon 1; Lyons, Casey 1. ASSISTS: None.
James Madison SCORING: GOALS: Curwin, Ali 3; Gress, Taylor 1; Gordon, Jaci 1; Monticello, Leah 1; Finley, Stephanie 1; Angel, Betsy 1. ASSISTS: Gordon, Jaci 2; Gress, Taylor 2; Monticello, Leah 1.
Shots: D – 20, J – 19; Saves: D – 7 (Alex Zaugra, 60:00, 8 GA, L), J – 5 (Schylar Healy, 60:00, 6 GA, W); Groundballs: D – 11, J – 15; Draw Controls: D – 6, J – 10; Turnovers: D – 6, J – 8; Clears: D – 10 for 10, J – 9 for 9; Free Position Shots: D – 2 for 10, J – 1 for 3; Attendance: 243.
