University of Delaware Athletics
Wednesday, March 4
Newark, DE
3:00 PM
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Photo by: Mark Campbell
Altig Captures First Career Win as Blue Hens Top Duquesne, 17-8
3/4/2020 6:48:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
NEWARK, Del. – Home cooking was just what the Blue Hens needed as Delaware picked up its first win of the season by defeating Duquesne, 17-8, at Delaware Stadium Wednesday afternoon.
The victory was also the first for Amy Altig in her head coaching career.
Christine Long led Delaware with five goals while eight total Blue Hens collected at least one goal and 10 tallied at least a point on the day. Long finished the day with her 15th career hat trick and bypassed 100 career goals in the process.
Sarah Bedard and Mia DeRuggiero each added five points on two goals and three assists while Katie Caddigan posted four points on two goals and two assists.
DeRuggiero also contributed a career-best seven draw controls for the Hens.
Defensively, Malaina Dunn posted team-highs of four ground balls and three caused turnovers while Kate Brewster collected 11 saves for her first win of the season.
POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Amy Altig
HEN SCRATCHINGS
· UD's 17 goals against Duquesne ties for fourth in Delaware Stadium history while Delaware's 28 points is good for fifth all-time.
· Kate Bradford and Mae Dickens scored their first career goals in the win.
· Dating to last season, Christine Long has recorded 21 straight games with a goal.
· Christine Long currently has 95 career goals.
· Mia DeRuggiero is seven assists away from tying Karen Emas' all-time career record of 110 set from 1981-84.
· Elizabeth Hsu made her collegiate debut against the Dukes.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Saturday, March 7 – Elon at Delaware – Noon – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Thursday, March 12 – Louisville at Delaware – 2 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Saturday, March 14 – Delaware at Saint Joseph's – 1 p.m. – Sweeney Field (Philadelphia, Pa.)
The victory was also the first for Amy Altig in her head coaching career.
Christine Long led Delaware with five goals while eight total Blue Hens collected at least one goal and 10 tallied at least a point on the day. Long finished the day with her 15th career hat trick and bypassed 100 career goals in the process.
Sarah Bedard and Mia DeRuggiero each added five points on two goals and three assists while Katie Caddigan posted four points on two goals and two assists.
DeRuggiero also contributed a career-best seven draw controls for the Hens.
Defensively, Malaina Dunn posted team-highs of four ground balls and three caused turnovers while Kate Brewster collected 11 saves for her first win of the season.
POST-GAME QUOTES
Head Coach Amy Altig
Senior Christine LongThings are starting to click.
— Delaware Women's Lacrosse (@DelawareWLax) March 4, 2020
- @CoachAltig #BlueHens pic.twitter.com/PHYRbBALuE
Hard work paying off for the #BlueHens 💪🏼
— Delaware Women's Lacrosse (@DelawareWLax) March 4, 2020
- Christine Long pic.twitter.com/hhG3VBf9XI
HEN SCRATCHINGS
· UD's 17 goals against Duquesne ties for fourth in Delaware Stadium history while Delaware's 28 points is good for fifth all-time.
· Kate Bradford and Mae Dickens scored their first career goals in the win.
· Dating to last season, Christine Long has recorded 21 straight games with a goal.
· Christine Long currently has 95 career goals.
· Mia DeRuggiero is seven assists away from tying Karen Emas' all-time career record of 110 set from 1981-84.
· Elizabeth Hsu made her collegiate debut against the Dukes.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Saturday, March 7 – Elon at Delaware – Noon – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Thursday, March 12 – Louisville at Delaware – 2 p.m. – Delaware Stadium (Newark, Del.)
· Saturday, March 14 – Delaware at Saint Joseph's – 1 p.m. – Sweeney Field (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Team Stats
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DELAWARE
Shots
22
36
Turnovers
20
25
Caused Turnovers
11
8
Draw Controls
10
17
Free-Position Shots
6
7
Ground Balls
18
17
Game Leaders
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1
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