University of Delaware Athletics
University of Delaware
Virginia Tech
Delaware Falls to No. 19 Virginia Tech, 2-0
9/20/2016 10:03:00 PM | Men's Soccer
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NEWARK, Del. – The shots just weren't falling in favor of the Blue Hens Tuesday evening at Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium as No. 19 Virginia Tech shutout Delaware, 2-0.
Despite outshooting the Hokies, 15-10, the Hens (6-2) were unable to find the back of the net for the first time since last season's CAA Championship final in which Delaware fell to Hofstra, 2-0.
Collin Verfurth gave Virginia Tech (7-1) the 1-0 lead in the 49th minute before Ryan Marcano put it out of reach at 2-0 with less than two minutes remaining on the game clock.
Senior Dani Laguna (Tres Cantos, Spain/Jorge Manrique) led all players with five shots, including one on goal, while classmate Jaime Martinez (Madrid, Spain/American School of Madrid) and junior Carlos Perales (L'Alcúdia de Crespins, Spain/Colegio Claret Xàtiva) posted three apiece.
Redshirt sophomore goalie Todd Morton (West Chester, Pa./Henderson) tied a season-high with five saves.
Ben Lundgaard was credited with the win with four saves in the shutout.
“Tonight was a good college matchup between two teams receiving national attention. There was a lot going on for both sides and it was going to come down to whoever scored first. Congrats to a very good Virginia Tech team.”
HEN SCRATCHINGS
· The Blue Hens were without the services of All-American and Delaware career points leader Guillermo Delgado, who left Saturday's game prematurely due to a lower leg injury. He is not expected to miss an extended period of time.
· Delaware held the 9-2 advantage in corner kicks.
· The Hens are now 0-3 all-time against Virginia Tech.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Saturday, September 24 – Northeastern at Delaware * – 7 p.m. – Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Wednesday, September 28 – Delaware at Drexel * – 7 p.m. – Vidas Field (Philadelphia, Pa.)
· Saturday, October 1 – Hofstra at Delaware * – 7 p.m. – Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium (Newark, Del.)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Maggie Hayon | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 302-379-9182
