Offensive Attack Leads Hens to 18-8 Win Over Oregon

Wednesday, March 27

Newark, DE

3:00 PM

University of Delaware

5-5

Oregon

2-9

Oregon

Delaware

Photo by: Mark Campbell

3/27/2019 6:59:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse

Box Score

NEWARK, Del. – The Blue Hens made multiple new entries into the program record book Wednesday evening as UD cruised to the 18-8 victory against Oregon at Delaware Stadium.

Delaware grabbed the first goal of the game and quickly took hold of the game's momentum. The Hens finished the first half with a stadium-record 13 goals and led the Ducks, 13-6, at the break.

UD captured a 10-goal advantage halfway through the second period and never looked back en route to their second straight and fifth overall win of the year.

Mia DeRuggiero led the Hens with 10 points on one goal and a career-high-tying nine assists. Her 10 points is good to tie for first in Delaware Stadium history.

Caroline Farley added a program- and Delaware Stadium record 12 draw controls for the second time in three games to go along with her four goals, two assists and two ground balls.

Christine Long logged her fourth straight game with a hat trick and finished with a season-best six points on five goals and one assist.

POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Kateri Linville

Our confidence and momentum continues to build. #BlueHens

🗣 Kateri Linville pic.twitter.com/AFYDMrThFh
— Delaware Women's Lax (@DelawareWLax) March 27, 2019

Junior Mia DeRuggiero

When the offense and defense work hand-in-hand, it's going to be a successful day. #BlueHens

🗣 @miaderuggiero pic.twitter.com/6KeX6e5SzS
— Delaware Women's Lax (@DelawareWLax) March 27, 2019

Senior Caroline Farley

It was a good day. #BlueHens

🗣 Caroline Farley pic.twitter.com/KWB006dn1I
— Delaware Women's Lax (@DelawareWLax) March 27, 2019

HEN SCRATCHINGS
     •   In their past three wins, the Hens have averaged 17.0 goals while allowing opponents to 8.3.
     •   As a team, the Blue Hens set five marks in Delaware Stadium history with 18 goals (t-second), 37 shots (t-second), 12 assists (t-third), 30 points (third) and 18 draw controls (third).
     •   Caroline Farley eclipsed the century mark for draw controls and is now fourth all-time with 110 career draws.
     •   Mia DeRuggiero is third all-time with 81 career assists.
     •   With seven regular season games remaining, Mia DeRuggiero is second in Delaware single-season history with 37 assists.
     •   Christine Long has posted at least two goals in nine of 10 games played this season.

This BTB gem from Caroline Farley 🤧🤧🤧

Definitely a #SCTop10, what do you think @ESPNAssignDesk? #BlueHens @DelawareWLax pic.twitter.com/h7em27w7At
— #BlueHens (@UDBlueHens) March 27, 2019

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
     •   Sunday, March 31 – Delaware at Louisville – Noon – UofL Lacrosse Stadium (Louisville, Ky.)
     •   Friday, April 5 – James Madison at Delaware – 6 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
     •   Friday, April1 2 – Delaware at William & Mary – 5 p.m. – Busch Field (Williamsburg, Va.)

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