University of Delaware Athletics
University of Delaware
8-4
Princeton
7-2
Hens Comeback Halted in 7-6 Loss to No. 11/13 Princeton
4/3/2016 4:27:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
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NEWARK, Del. – The Hens returned to Delaware Stadium for the first time in three weeks Sunday afternoon, but the results were not in their favor as No. 11/13 Princeton defeated No. --/rv UD by a score of 7-6.
The Blue Hens, who were previously 5-0 on their home turf, have now lost three straight, all to nationally ranked opponents and all by just one goal.
Down 6-1 at one point, Delaware (8-4) rattled off five unanswered goals to tie the game at 6-6 with 10:01 remaining in regulation. The Tigers' leading scorer, Olivia Hompe, netted the game-winner, her lone tally of the game, with 5:22 left on the clock.
The Hens had multiple opportunities to take the lead after posting nine shots (three on goal) in the final five minutes of action. The Princeton defense held tough 
however as the Tigers (7-2) held on for victory.
Senior Shannon Hawley (Camillus, N.Y./West Genesee) led UD with her second hat trick of the season and finished with a season-high four goals to go along with two draw controls and two caused turnovers.
Classmate Casey Lyons (at left; Georgetown, Ontario, Canada/Berkshire) returned to play for the Hens after missing two contests with an injury and registered two goals and a groundball.
Sophomore Becky Gohsler (Mendham, N.J./West Morris Mendham) and junior Kirsten Hale (Malvern, Pa./Great Valley) each collected three groundballs and two draw controls in the loss.
Sophomore Taylor Carpentier (Garden City, N.Y./Garden City) logged three saves with seven goals allowed in the cage.
Kateri Linville“We got off to a slower start than we wanted to. We have a team that put their heart and soul into that second half and gave it everything they could. Unfortunately we didn't convert in the home stretch and we came up short, which just leaves a pit in your gut. I'm really proud of how the team fought back and I continue to be really impressed with their inspired play regardless of whatever adversity we face.”
Senior Shannon Hawley
“We have to take this as another learning opportunity. We executed the plays well, but our shots were off. We've come back against quality opponents in Stony Brook, Towson and now Princeton and we'll use these losses to continue to push ourselves. Although we didn't come up with the win we wanted, we fought hard.”
HEN SCRATCHINGS
· The Blue Hens have lost three straight for the first time since 2012.
· Delaware outshot Princeton, 34-16, and also held the advantage in draw controls at 9-6.
· The Hens were a perfect 12-of-12 in clears.
· Casey Lyons continues to inch her way into the 100-goal club and has registered 98 during her three-year career at Delaware.
· Shannon Hawley has also made her way into the 100-goal watch list and has 95 during her time in a Blue Hens uniform.
· The Blue Hens are dedicating the 2016 season to our loved ones who are fighting or have fought cancer. Today we honored senior Erin Wein's (at top right) mother, Pam Wein, and her victorious battle against the most aggressive and life-threatening skin cancer. Pam's story began in 1992 when she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. She battled through treatment until 2004 and we now celebrate as 11 years later, she remains cancer-free. As our honorary captain, Pam thanks the entire Blue Hens squad and reminds everyone to wear sunscreen.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Friday, April 8 – Delaware at Elon * – 6 p.m. – Rudd Field (Elon, N.C.)
· Friday, April 15 – Drexel at Delaware * – 6 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Sunday, April 17 – Delaware at Hofstra * – 1 p.m. – James M. Shuart Stadium (Hempstead, N.Y.)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Maggie Hayon | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 920-912-6635
