Blue Hens Outshine Dukes, 6-3, in CAA Match-Up

Friday, October 5

Harrisonburg, Va.

6:00 PM

University of Delaware

(6-6, 2-0CAA)

James Madison

(3-7, 0-1CAA)

Delaware

James Madison

Photo by: Cathy Kushner

10/5/2018 8:52:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

HARRISONBURG, Va. - No. 20 Delaware took down James Madison, 6-3, in the second Colonial Athletic Association matchup of the season. Six different Blue Hens scored goals in the win.

Senior goalkeeper Sydney Rhodes captured two saves from five shots on goal as the Hens improve to 6-6 on the year and 2-0 in league play.

The Dukes were first out of the gate, scoring at 1:17 of the first half with a goal by Elfi Rooij. Their other two goals came in the second half by Corey Mayer, and Ongeziwe Mali.

To begin Delaware's scoring frenzy senior Kiki Bink scored on a penalty corner assisted by Lisa Giezeman and Pia Freudenberger. To end the first half, freshman Grace Miller scored her first career goal off an assist from sophomore Femke Strien.

Sophomore Lotte de Koning scored off a penalty corner 13:27 into the second half with assists from Giezeman and freshman Laurien Vink. A few minutes later senior Greta Nauck tallied her sixth goal of the season. To finish for the Blue Hens Giezeman scored the sixth goal of the game off a rebound.

Caitlin Nelson record seven saves off of 13 shots on goal for the Dukes (3-7, 0-1 CAA).

The Blue Hens are back in action on Friday, hosting the University of Virginia at Fred P. Rullo Stadium at 5:00 pm.

Hen Scratchings

The Blue Hens are 12-10 all-time against JMU, including a 6-3 mark on the road. The Hens have won four straight and seven of the last eight against JMU.
Freshman Grace Miller scored her first career goal.
Delaware outshot JMU 19-8, and held the corner advantage 8-5.

Quotable

"Players and staff all knew we were getting better as the season progressed. Today we played our most complete game as a team. I just want to say 'Congrats & Thank You' to our players group for staying the course, believing in the process, and knowing that we would see improved performances from our young players and returning from injury older players." - Head Coach Rolf van de Kerkhof
"I am excited for the players group as they see they are coming together as one because of all the hard work they have put into themselves and each other in recent months. Our goal will be to keep on adding to our individual and team performance in weeks to come so that the best Delaware Hockey will be played in November." - Head Coach Rolf van de Kerkhof
"We are excited to enjoy a couple of days off from hockey and are looking forward to start our preparation as we will welcome Virginia – another top and ranked opponent – at Rullo Stadium on Friday October 12." - Head Coach Rolf van de Kerkhof