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Delaware Opens CAA Action, Falls Short in 1-0 Setback to College of Charleston
9/25/2015 10:40:00 PM | Women's Soccer
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CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The University of Delaware women's soccer team failed to generate any offense Friday night in its Colonial Athletic Association opener as the Blue Hens dropped a 1-0 verdict to College of Charleston at Patriots Point Stadium.
Delaware (5-5, 0-1 CAA), which dropped its second straight game, was able to outshoot the Cougars by a 12-8 margin but couldn't hit the back of the net and suffered its fourth shutout loss of the season and its second straight blanking.
College of Charleston (7-3, 1-0 CAA), which won its fourth straight game and posted its third straight shutout, tallied its goal early in the second half when Jessica Shifer took a feed from Michaela Herrmann and scored from the middle of the box just 1:33 into the second half.
"You are not a championship team unless you finish your chances," said Delaware head coach Scott Grzenda. "Charleston finished their chance and when we created our opportunities the finish just wasn't there. Goals win games and I know we'll be ready for UNCW on Sunday."
For Delaware, senior Natalie Zelenky had a game-high six shots while Michelle Burnett and Krista Trinidad each had two shots. Blue Hen goalkeeper Kailyn Rekos recorded three saves in the nets.
College of Charleston goalkeeper Lauren Killian picked up the win as she recorded eight saves on the night.
Delaware will continue CAA play Sunday at UNCW at 1 p.m.
