University of Delaware Athletics
Tuesday, February 26
Philadelphia, PA
3:00 PM
University of Delaware
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La Salle
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Junior Sarah Bedard
Photo by: Mark Campbell
Delaware Holds on For 11-8 Win at La Salle
2/26/2019 6:47:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Blue Hens closed out February on a high note with their 11-8 win at La Salle Tuesday afternoon.
In what was a back and forth affair, Delaware (2-2) broke a tie score with just under 10 minutes remaining on the game clock and finished the contest by outscoring the Explorers, 5-1.
Sarah Bedard tied a career-high with five points on four goals to lead the Blue Hens while Sydney Rausa added three goals and an assist for her second straight game with a hat trick.
Delaware also saw two goals apiece from Caroline Farley and Christine Long.
Julia Dambly led the Hens once again this season with a game-high five draw controls.
Kate Brewster and Mercy McCarthy split time in the cage with each grabbing two saves and two ground balls.
POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Kateri Linville
"I'm proud of this team for finding a way to work through adversity and win together. La Salle played tough and we had to use our Delaware grit to pull out the win today."
HEN SCRATCHINGS
• Julia Dambly has recorded 12 draw controls in the past two games.
• Mercy McCarthy earned her first career save for the Blue Hens.
• The Blue Hens were nearly perfect in clears with a mark of 16-of-18.
• Delaware has won five straight and is 6-2 all-time against La Salle.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
• Saturday, March 2 – No. 18/18 Georgetown at Delaware – 1 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
• Saturday, March 9 – Coastal Carolina at Delaware – Noon – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
• Wednesday, March 13 – George Mason at Delaware – 3 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389
In what was a back and forth affair, Delaware (2-2) broke a tie score with just under 10 minutes remaining on the game clock and finished the contest by outscoring the Explorers, 5-1.
Sarah Bedard tied a career-high with five points on four goals to lead the Blue Hens while Sydney Rausa added three goals and an assist for her second straight game with a hat trick.
Delaware also saw two goals apiece from Caroline Farley and Christine Long.
Julia Dambly led the Hens once again this season with a game-high five draw controls.
Kate Brewster and Mercy McCarthy split time in the cage with each grabbing two saves and two ground balls.
POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Kateri Linville
"I'm proud of this team for finding a way to work through adversity and win together. La Salle played tough and we had to use our Delaware grit to pull out the win today."
HEN SCRATCHINGS
• Julia Dambly has recorded 12 draw controls in the past two games.
• Mercy McCarthy earned her first career save for the Blue Hens.
• The Blue Hens were nearly perfect in clears with a mark of 16-of-18.
• Delaware has won five straight and is 6-2 all-time against La Salle.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
• Saturday, March 2 – No. 18/18 Georgetown at Delaware – 1 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
• Saturday, March 9 – Coastal Carolina at Delaware – Noon – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
• Wednesday, March 13 – George Mason at Delaware – 3 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389
Team Stats
DELAWARE
LAS
Shots
23
16
Turnovers
16
23
Caused Turnovers
15
11
Draw Controls
9
11
Free-Position Shots
4
3
Ground Balls
16
18
Game Leaders
G
4
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
3
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
1
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
1
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
Players Mentioned
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