University of Delaware Athletics
Sunday, April 14
Elon, NC
12:00 PM
University of Delaware
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Photo by: Mark Campbell
Delaware Falls in 9-8 Contest at Elon
4/14/2019 3:38:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
ELON, N.C. – It was another close heartbreaker for the Blue Hens Sunday afternoon as Delaware fell to Elon, 9-8, at Rudd Field.
The Blue Hens never trailed by more than two goals and tied the contest in three separate occasions.
Mia DeRuggiero guided Delaware with four points on two goals and two assists to go along with three ground balls and one draw controls.
Sarah Bedard and Claire D'Antonio also contributed two goals and two ground balls while Caroline Farley dished out two assists with two draw controls and a caused turnover.
Kate Brewster and Mercy McCarthy split time in the cage with McCarthy leading the way with six saves.
POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Kateri Linville
"We battled today. The team showed tremendous effort and energy during competition. It's a heartbreaking ending know that we were in a position to tie the game and feel short."
HEN SCRATCHINGS
• With 42 assists on the season, Mia DeRuggiero is nearing Delaware's single-season record of 43 set by Denise Swift in 1984.
• Chantae Simms is fourth in single-season history with 37 caused turnovers. Erin Wein holds the record of 39 set in 2016.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
• Friday, April 19 – Delaware at Drexel – 6 p.m. – Vidas Field (Philadelphia, Pa.)
• Sunday, April 21 – Hofstra at Delaware – 1 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
• Saturday, April 27 – Towson at Delaware – 1 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
The Blue Hens never trailed by more than two goals and tied the contest in three separate occasions.
Mia DeRuggiero guided Delaware with four points on two goals and two assists to go along with three ground balls and one draw controls.
Sarah Bedard and Claire D'Antonio also contributed two goals and two ground balls while Caroline Farley dished out two assists with two draw controls and a caused turnover.
Kate Brewster and Mercy McCarthy split time in the cage with McCarthy leading the way with six saves.
POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Kateri Linville
"We battled today. The team showed tremendous effort and energy during competition. It's a heartbreaking ending know that we were in a position to tie the game and feel short."
HEN SCRATCHINGS
• With 42 assists on the season, Mia DeRuggiero is nearing Delaware's single-season record of 43 set by Denise Swift in 1984.
• Chantae Simms is fourth in single-season history with 37 caused turnovers. Erin Wein holds the record of 39 set in 2016.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
• Friday, April 19 – Delaware at Drexel – 6 p.m. – Vidas Field (Philadelphia, Pa.)
• Sunday, April 21 – Hofstra at Delaware – 1 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
• Saturday, April 27 – Towson at Delaware – 1 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
Team Stats
DELAWARE
ELON
Shots
31
25
Turnovers
11
18
Caused Turnovers
10
7
Draw Controls
6
13
Free-Position Shots
5
5
Ground Balls
17
11
Game Leaders
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
1
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
0
G
2
A
2
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
3
CT
0
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
Players Mentioned
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