Blue Hens Drop 3-0 Decision to UMass

Sunday, September 2

STUART & SUZANNE GRANT STADIUM

1:00 PM

University of Delaware

1-4-1

University of Massachusetts

3-2-0

UMASS

Delaware

9/2/2018 3:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware women's soccer team battled not only the heat, but a rested and potent UMass squad on Sunday afternoon at Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium.

The rest proved to be the difference as the Minutewomen used two second-half goals to propel past the Blue Hens, 3-0, in front of a great crowd.

As they had all season, Delaware started strong, holding UMass off the board for the first 30 minutes as the teams battled for possession. The Minutewomen started to make a push earning back-to-back corners, which resulted in a scramble in front and the game's first goal in the 35^thminute.

The game would remain at 1-0 into the second half until UMass got loose down the left sideline and found the second goal of the game in the 51^stminute.

UMass' insurance goal came in the 81^stminute when they drew a penalty kick to make it 3-0.

Delaware would try to pressure with several near breakaways with Riley Dixon, but the Blue Hens were unable to connect as UMass held on for the 3-0 win.

Quotable

"I think today proved that we're still not at a point where we can put together back-to-back performances in a short amount of time, either from a depth level or a game fitness level. We certainly have a lot of work to, but because of how short these seasons are and how quick these games come, we'd be foolish to not turn our attention quickly to Penn on Friday." – head coach Mike Barroqueiro

Up Next

The Blue Hens travel to Penn on Friday afternoon at the Navy Invitational. Game time in Annapolis is set for 4 p.m.