University of Delaware Athletics
University of Delaware
1-06-5 | CAA
Hofstra
0-26-5 | CAA
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hofstra | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Delaware | 8 | 9 | 17 |
Hens Cruise to 17-9 Win Over Hofstra in CAA Opener
4/9/2017 4:35:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
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NEWARK, Del. – The Blue Hens held Hofstra to just one goal in the final 20 minutes of action en route to a dominating 17-9 victory over the Pride in Sunday afternoon's CAA lid-lifter at Delaware Stadium.
UD, which held a slim 8-6 margin at halftime, outscored HU, 9-3, in the second half, including a 14-minute stretch of eight straight goals.
Senior Jamie Schwartz (at left; Ellicott City, Md./Mt. Hebron) led all players with a career-best seven points on four goals and three assists. The attacker opened the game by setting a new school record by registering a goal just 10 seconds in to the contest.
The Hens (6-5, 1-0 CAA) also received a hat trick from senior co-captain Coley Ricci (Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley), who posted three goals and an assist to go along with three draw controls.
In total, seven Blue Hens tallied at least two points on the day, including freshman Sydney Rausa (Ambler, Pa./Hatboro-Horsham), who finished with four points on two goals and two assists.
Senior co-captain Mary Abram (below right; Wilmington, Del./Ursuline) and sophomore Chantae Simms (Edgewood, Md./John Carroll) guided the defense with four ground balls apiece while Abram added two caused turnovers.
Junior goalie Taylor Carpentier (Garden City, N.Y./Garden City) collected eight saves and a ground ball in the win.
Alyssa Parrella led the Pride (6-5, 0-2 CAA) with five points (3g, 2a) and three caused turnovers while Maddie Fields recorded four ground balls and Amanda Seekamp controlled four draws. Fields was credited with the loss as she allowed 15 goals with just four saves in 48 
minutes of play.
“This was a great team effort. Every single player contributed to our success today. The energy on and off the field was fantastic. CAA play is a good time to make a statement. We did a great job in terms of taking care of the ball and playing to win. We really pushed the pace on them. No doubt we still have ways to get better, but we're taking risks and learning and getting better from that. This has been our best outing to date and I think that'll keep us inspired throughout the week.”
Senior Co-Captain Coley Ricci
“The locker room had a different vibe today and I think that really showed on the field. This is the best time of the year, as you can't take any team lightly in the CAA. We really came together in the second half and everyone played their roles. We rallied around each other from every spot on the field. Everyone executed the way they were suppose to and it showed on the scoreboard.”
Senior Jamie Schwartz
“We said our season would re-set today and it's great to enter conference play 1-0. You can't underestimate anyone in the CAA and we take all of our opponents seriously. We came into the game with the mindset that each game from here on out is our championship and to get this large of a victory is awesome. This was a true team win.”
HEN SCRATCHINGS
· Julianna Jeffers previously held the record for fasted goal to start a game as she scored just 14 seconds in against James Madison on April 17, 2011. The lone other goal within the first 20 seconds of a contest came from Karen Emas, who scored 19 seconds in against James Madison on April 7, 1983.
· With 80 career draw controls, Becky Gohsler has moved into a tie for eighth all-time in program history alongside Holly Burman (2008-11).
· The Blue Hens were a perfect 25-of-25 in clears.
· Delaware outshot Hofstra, 30-23, and also held a 19-18 advantage in ground balls.
· UD is now 7-9 all-time in CAA openers.
· The Hens have won four of the last five against the Pride and are now 20-11 all-time over Hofstra.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Friday, April 14 – Delaware at William & Mary * – 5 p.m. – Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field (Williamsburg, Va.)
· Sunday, April 16 – Delaware at Elon * – 1 p.m. – Rudd Field (Elon, N.C.)
· Friday, April 21 – Towson at Delaware * – 5 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
