University of Delaware Athletics
Sunday, October 21
Williamsburg, Va.
12:00 PM
University of Delaware
(10-6 (4-0CAA))
4
at
2
William & Mary
(8-6 (4-1CAA))
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| William & Mary | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Freshman Tessa Verweijen
Photo by: Mark Campbell
No. 18 UD Clinches CAA Tournament Spot; Tops William & Mary, 4-2
10/21/2018 2:00:00 PM | Field Hockey
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – For the eighth straight season, the Blue Hens have earned a spot in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament as No. 18 Delaware topped William & Mary, 4-2, Sunday afternoon at Busch Field.
The Tribe (8-6, 4-1 CAA) took the early lead, but UD (10-6, 4-0 CAA) rattled off three straight goals before halftime arrived for the 3-1 advantage. Freshman Tessa Verweijen posted the final tally of the day in the 57th minute as the Hens finished with their fifth straight win of the year.
Verweijen led Delaware with two goals while senior goalie Sydney Rhodes tied a career-high with nine saves.
Sophomore Femke Strien and senior Lisa Giezeman added goals of their own while seniors Greta Nauck and Michaela Scanlon dished out assists for the Blue Hens.
Ella Donahue and Melanie Strik each notched goals for William & Mary while Kimi Jones and Morgan Connor split time in the cage and totaled seven saves.
POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Rolf van de Kerkhof
"Our win today is a direct result of great teamwork and execution of game plan. As a program we understood the importance of today's game as the winner would punch a ticket for the CAA Tournament and would be atop the CAA standings after the weekend. Our performance today also allowed us to finish up another 2-0 weekend, something we have been focusing in on as part of post season mindset as we want to 'advance' our season with another opportunity to compete for Delaware Pride."
"As a program we are looking forward to returning home for our final regular season and CAA competitions. Over the weekend, as a team and program, we look forward to showing our appreciation to our student-athletes' academic advisors and faculty during our Academic Thanksgiving on Friday, enjoying UDFH Family Weekend events with as highlight our Family Game on Saturday, celebrating the 30th anniversary of field hockey's 1988 East Coast Conference championship team Saturday and Sunday, and honoring our seniors on Senior Day Sunday. Thanks to our wins over Towson and William & Mary, we will now also be in the position to compete for the CAA Regular Season Championship versus Northeastern and Hofstra. We hope to welcome many of our Blue Hen friends and fans to cheer us on, enjoy and experience all the events making the University of Delaware Field Hockey Program special."
HEN SCRATCHINGS
· The Blue Hens have won 22 straight CAA regular season and tournament contests.
· Delaware has posted six straight and 32 overall 10-win seasons.
· The Hens are 17-8 all-time against William & Mary and have won 10 straight over the Tribe.
· Lotte de Koning registered her second defensive save of the year in the 41st minute.
· Greta Nauck is tied for fourth in program history with 28 career assists alongside Michaela Patzner (2013-15) and Erica LaBar (2001-04).
· Lisa Giezeman is 15th in program history with 85 career points and is tied for 16th all-time alongside Beth Manley (1983-86) with 33 career goals.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Friday, October 26 – Northeastern at No. 18 Delaware – 6 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Sunday, October 28 – Hofstra at No. 18 Delaware – 1 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Friday, November 2 – CAA Tournament Semifinals – 3 or 6 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 302-379-9182
The Tribe (8-6, 4-1 CAA) took the early lead, but UD (10-6, 4-0 CAA) rattled off three straight goals before halftime arrived for the 3-1 advantage. Freshman Tessa Verweijen posted the final tally of the day in the 57th minute as the Hens finished with their fifth straight win of the year.
Verweijen led Delaware with two goals while senior goalie Sydney Rhodes tied a career-high with nine saves.
Sophomore Femke Strien and senior Lisa Giezeman added goals of their own while seniors Greta Nauck and Michaela Scanlon dished out assists for the Blue Hens.
Ella Donahue and Melanie Strik each notched goals for William & Mary while Kimi Jones and Morgan Connor split time in the cage and totaled seven saves.
POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Rolf van de Kerkhof
"Our win today is a direct result of great teamwork and execution of game plan. As a program we understood the importance of today's game as the winner would punch a ticket for the CAA Tournament and would be atop the CAA standings after the weekend. Our performance today also allowed us to finish up another 2-0 weekend, something we have been focusing in on as part of post season mindset as we want to 'advance' our season with another opportunity to compete for Delaware Pride."
"As a program we are looking forward to returning home for our final regular season and CAA competitions. Over the weekend, as a team and program, we look forward to showing our appreciation to our student-athletes' academic advisors and faculty during our Academic Thanksgiving on Friday, enjoying UDFH Family Weekend events with as highlight our Family Game on Saturday, celebrating the 30th anniversary of field hockey's 1988 East Coast Conference championship team Saturday and Sunday, and honoring our seniors on Senior Day Sunday. Thanks to our wins over Towson and William & Mary, we will now also be in the position to compete for the CAA Regular Season Championship versus Northeastern and Hofstra. We hope to welcome many of our Blue Hen friends and fans to cheer us on, enjoy and experience all the events making the University of Delaware Field Hockey Program special."
HEN SCRATCHINGS
· The Blue Hens have won 22 straight CAA regular season and tournament contests.
· Delaware has posted six straight and 32 overall 10-win seasons.
· The Hens are 17-8 all-time against William & Mary and have won 10 straight over the Tribe.
· Lotte de Koning registered her second defensive save of the year in the 41st minute.
· Greta Nauck is tied for fourth in program history with 28 career assists alongside Michaela Patzner (2013-15) and Erica LaBar (2001-04).
· Lisa Giezeman is 15th in program history with 85 career points and is tied for 16th all-time alongside Beth Manley (1983-86) with 33 career goals.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Friday, October 26 – Northeastern at No. 18 Delaware – 6 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Sunday, October 28 – Hofstra at No. 18 Delaware – 1 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Friday, November 2 – CAA Tournament Semifinals – 3 or 6 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 302-379-9182
Team Stats
DELAWARE
WM
Goals
4
2
Shots
19
14
Shots on Goal
12
12
Saves
10
8
Corners
8
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Donahue, Ella (1)
Assisted By: Hughes, Estelle
21 and 17 drove up sideline, 17 passed t
9:11
Verweijen, Tessa (4)
23 drove along the top of the circle, sh
26:23
Strien, Femke (4)
Assisted By: Nauck, Greta
21 shot from top of corner, 18 tipped up
29:36
Giezeman, Lisa (6)
Assisted By: Scanlon, Michaela
5 stole ball, passed across to 11 at the
33:53
Strik, Melanie (3)
Assisted By: Hooper, Woodard
21 on attack, pass to 8 who shot through
41:15
Verweijen, Tessa (5)
21 shot through, saved, 23 collected reb
56:15
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
6
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
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