Women’s Lacrosse Routs Kent State for Senior Day Win, 18-4

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Women’s Lacrosse Routs Kent State for Senior Day Win, 18-4

2/25/2024 2:27:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse

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NEWARK, Del. – Behind the collective strong goalie and a potent offense, the University of Delaware women's lacrosse team put on an offensive clinic on Senior Day, defeating the Kent State Golden Eagles, 18-4. The win gives the Blue Hens a 4-1 record. They remain undefeated at home.

HEN HIGHLIGHTS

Twelve different Blue Hens tallied a goal.
Riley Gillin had a team high six points on one goal and five assists.
Jenna McHale recorded four points on a trio of helpers and a goal.
Lizzie Yurchak notched hat trick and finished with four points.
Lizzie Hsu also contributed a hat trick.
UD goalkeepers saved seven shots while only giving up four goals.
Madison Hranicka recorded six ground balls and five caused turnovers.
Sophia Foohey secured the win making four saves and allowing just one score.
Sam Schelling led the Blue & Gold with five draw controls.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Delaware scored eight-straight goals to start the first frame before Kent State found the back of the net at 1:29 for an 8-1 advantage after one.
The Hens added another four scores in the second period to head to the locker room up 12-1.
The Golden Eagles held the upperhand in the third quarter outpacing the home team 3-1.
UD cemented the victory with five-unanswered goals in the fourth.

GAME NOTES

Every Blue Hen senior started.
Sophia Muscolino scored her first collegiate goal.
McKenzie Didio scored her first two goals of the season.
It was Riley Gillin's fifth game in a row with at least three points.
The 18 goals are the most they have scored in a single game since defeating Old Dominion 18-9 on February 25, 2023 – exactly one year ago.
The four goals surrendered are the fewest since a 20-3 victory over Delaware State on February 24, 2021.

UP NEXT
Delaware travels to Georgetown on Saturday, March 2.

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