Bell Scores First Career Goal In Tie Against Campbell

Sunday, October 8

Buies Creek, NC

Noon

University of Delaware

4-5-7, 1-3-6

Campbell

3-5-6, 1-3-5

Delaware

Campbell

Photo by: Nick Vuylsteke

Bell Scores First Career Goal In Tie Against Campbell

10/8/2023 2:26:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – The University of Delaware women's soccer senior defender Julianna Bell scored her first career goal as the Blue Hens picked up a point in a 1-1 tie against Campbell on Sunday.

This marks the fourth straight game where the Blue Hens have had a positive outcome and have earned at least a point.

With the tie, the Blue Hens overall record improves to 4-4-7 and have nine points in conference play (1-2-6).

UD entered today tied for seventh place in the Costal Athletic Association standings. The top six teams make the conference tournament with the quarterfinals set to take place on Thursday, Oct. 26.

COACHES QUOTE

"Really proud of the response from our team. We continue to be tough to deal with on the road," head coach Kelly Lawrence said. "In terms of the game, we had the bulk of possession but they scored against the run of play. Our response though was immediate. Details were taken care of and that led to a great set piece goal. I couldn't be prouder of the character of our group. They never give up and work tirelessly for each other. We will be able to get some rest in this week and then set our sights on taking care of business next Sunday."

PLAYER QUOTE

"I thought our response was great after being down and then immediately we were able to work together to find the back of the net almost right away," Mia Reed said. "Super happy to walk away and return home with four points."

HEN HIGHLIGHTS

The Blue Hens had seven shots, including three shots on goal.
Izzy Lane and Caitlin St. Leger each had two shots on the day.
Kyla Burns started and played all 90 minutes of Thursday's contest. She racked up six saves and allowed one goal. She now has 44 saves on the season, including 31 saves over her last five starts.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After the Camels scored the game's first goal with the 17^th minute, the Blue Hens responded with a goal of their own in the 19^th minute from Bell. After the ball was bounced around off a corner kick, Bell struck a beautiful ball to the top right corner of the net past the diving goalkeeper.
Both teams had opportunities to score late in the second half. St Leger had that went off target with less than 10 minutes to go, and the Camels had a shot saved by Burns with seconds left.

GAME NOTES

The Blue Hens defense and goalkeeping have allowed one goal in 336 minutes of game time, dating back to the 24^th minute in last Thursday's contest against Northeastern.
Sunday's contest was the first ever matchup between Delaware and Campbell.

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