Delaware Back on Winning Track with 3-2 Victory at Richmond

Sunday, September 27

Richmond, Va.

12:00 PM

University of Delaware

(9-1)

Richmond

(5-5)

Delaware

Richmond

Delaware Back on Winning Track with 3-2 Victory at Richmond

9/27/2015 2:52:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

By: Delaware Athletics

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Jacki Coveleski (Lewes, Del./Cape Henlopen) logged the game-winning goal in the 63^rd minute as the No. 12 Blue Hens picked up the 3-2 victory over Richmond at Crenshaw Field Sunday afternoon.

The preseason favorite to win the league title, Delaware now enters Colonial Athletic Association play Friday with an overall record of 9-1 while the Spiders fall to 5-5 on the year.

Coveleski guided the Hens with three points, which also included an assist on junior Esmée Peet's goal in the eighth minute.

Freshman Greta Nauck (Krefeld, Germany/Gymnasium am Moltkeplatz) gave Delaware the 2-1 lead in the 21^st minute on a penalty stroke, her third goal of the season.

Avery Safford tied the game in the 61^st minute before Coveleski notched the game-winner less than two minutes later.

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

Amanda Hoyt registered four saves in 63 minutes of play while the Spiders received three defensive saves with an empty net in the remaining seven minutes.

POSTGAME QUOTES
Head Coach Rolf van de Kerkhof
"I'm happy for our team to get back on the winning track. They have done an outstanding job with going 9-1 and remain humble and focused on what is important: our next hockey moment! I also would like to compliment them for the way they went about the new playing system we had in place for today's game. Another exciting moment for us was to welcome Maddie (O'Beirne) and Krissy (Mikelson) back to active playing status within the team setting after recovering from injury. As a program, we are excited to start CAA play. Our player and team development over the first 10 games this season has been excellent and the Blue Hens will be able to trust their preparation." Jacki Coveleski returned to action this weekend after missing four games with a knee injury.
· Maddie O'Beirne and Krissy Mikelson made their season debuts, also after sitting out with injuries.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
     · Friday, October 2 – William & Mary at #12 Delaware * – 7 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
     · Sunday, October 4 – James Madison at #12 Delaware * – 7 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
     · Friday, October 9 – #12 Delaware at Hofstra * – 3 p.m. – Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium (Hempstead, N.Y.)

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