No. 18 Saint Joseph’s Tops No. 9 Delaware, 1-0

Friday, August 31

Newark, Del.

6:00 PM

University of Delaware

(2-1)

Saint Joseph's

(3-0)

Team	1	2	Final F
Saint Joseph's	0	1	1
Delaware	0	0	0

Photo by: Jordan Burgess

8/31/2018 10:32:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

NEWARK, Del. – The Blue Hens suffered their first loss of the season Friday evening as No. 18 Saint Joseph's topped No. 9 Delaware, 1-0, at a rainy Fred P. Rullo Stadium.

The Hens held a 10-4 advantage in penalty corners but were unable to capitalize on the scoring plays and fall to 2-1 on the year.

Greta Nauck led Delaware with two shots, including one on goal, while eight total Blue Hens posted a shot against the Hawks.

Sydney Rhodes logged a season-best five saves while lowering her season GAA to 1.33 with just one goal allowed.

Anna Willocks scored SJU's lone goal of the day as the Hawks improve to 3-0 on the year. Victoria Kammerinke also tallied five saves for Saint Joseph's.

POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Rolf van de Kerkhof
"It may be strange to say we played our best hockey today as it wasn't the result we hoped for, but it was a phenomenal game between two great programs. We had plenty of chances to score, but we need to make sure we capitalize on the opportunities that we have created for ourselves."

HEN SCRATCHINGS
     •    Pia Freudenberger and Laurien Vink earned their first career starts while Femke Strien was appeared in the starting lineup for the first time this season.
     • Former Blue Hens associate head coach Lynn Farquhar serves as the head coach of the Hawks.
     • The first half featured a 45-minute delay due to lightning.
     • Delaware was held scoreless for the first time since a 1-0 loss to top-ranked and eventual national champion Connecticut a season ago.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
     • Monday, September 3 – No. 8 Louisville at No. 9 Delaware – 1 p.m. – Fred P. Rullo Stadium (Newark, Del.)
     • Saturday, September 8 – No. 9 Delaware at No. 4 Maryland – 11 a.m. – Maryland FH Complex (College Park, Md.)
     • Sunday, September 9 – Delaware vs. American – 3 p.m. – Maryland FH Complex (College Park, Md.)

MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 302-379-9182