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Blue Hens Hold on for 10-9 Season-Opening Victory Over Georgetown
2/11/2017 4:26:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
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NEWARK, Del. – Junior midfielder Becky Gohsler (Mendham, N.J./West Morris Mendham) exploded for a career-high six goals Saturday afternoon as Delaware defeated Georgetown, 10-9, in the season lid-lifter for both squads at Delaware Stadium.
Gohsler, who previously never tallied more than three goals in a game, added three ground balls, two draw controls and one caused turnover in the win.
Senior midfielder Kirsten Hale (below right; Malvern, Pa./Greta Valley) registered her third career hat trick while classmate Jamie Schwartz (Ellicott City, Md./Mt. Hebron) posted UD's other goal on the afternoon.
Senior co-captain Coley Ricci (at left; Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley) led Delaware with four draw controls and two assists.
The back and forth affair featured four lead changes and six ties before Gohsler notched the game-winning goal with 4:31 remaining in regulation.
Junior goalie Taylor Carpentier (Garden City, N.Y./Garden City) collected three saves with four ground balls and four caused turnovers in 60 minutes for the Blue Hens.
Taylor Gebhart led the Hoyas with five points on two goals and three assists while Morgan Ryan recorded a hat trick of three goals. Maddy Fisher was credited with the loss despite making 14 saves.
“I thought that today was the battle of the unknowns. Both teams are really young with some established returning players, but a lot of unknowns. That brought a lot of enthusiasm to our team to come out and really compete against a similar opponent. I was particularly impressed with us winning the little battles with draws, ground balls and turnovers. The energy of our entire team was really there today and I thought our bench was amazing. This was a great team effort and a huge win to start the year.”
Junior Midfielder Becky Gohsler
“It's a huge confidence booster to start the year 1-0. There is so much stuff we can work on from today's game and to be able to come out with the win is really encouraging. Going into the game, we didn't know what to expect. I didn't know how our attack was going to match up to the defense. I tried to take what they gave me and really improvise, but once we really moved the defense we found our 
opportunities.”
HEN SCRATCHINGS
· Becky Gohsler was the first Blue Hen to record at least six goals in the season opener since Lecia Inden tallied six in Delaware's 12-11 overtime victory at home against Maryland on March 17, 1988.
· Jamie Schwartz was the last Blue Hen to post six goals in a game as she notched six in the team's 14-7 win against Villanova on March 9, 2016.
· With a goal and assist versus Georgetown, senior Jamie Schwartz moves closer to 100 career points and now holds 91 on 51 goals and 40 assists.
· The Blue Hens have now won three straight home openers and three consecutive over the Hoyas to tie the all-time series between the two squads at 3-3.
· Delaware outshot Georgetown, 27-14, and also held advantages in ground balls (20-16), draw controls (11-9) and turnovers (15-21).
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Saturday, February 18 – #11/11 Penn at Delaware – Noon – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Saturday, February 25 – Rutgers at Delaware – 3 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Friday, March 3 – Canisius at Delaware – 6 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Sports Information Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 302-379-9182
