Women's Lacrosse Overcomes Lafayette and Rain, Defeat Leopards, 13-3

Wednesday, March 6

3 PM

University of Delaware

6-1

Lafayette

2-3

Lafayette

Delaware

Women's Lacrosse Overcomes Lafayette and Rain, Defeat Leopards, 13-3

3/6/2024 5:45:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse

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NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware women's lacrosse team were able to overcome the Lafayette Leopards and rainy conditions by putting on a defensive clinic, defeating the Leopards, 13-3. The Blue Hens recorded the most caused turnovers in a game in team history with 26 and tied for most ground balls with 33. Both records were previously set in 2017 against William & Mary. Madison Hranicka also recorded the most caused turnovers in a game in school history with 11, also adding on eight ground balls. With the win, the Hens improve to 6-1.

HEN HIGHLIGHTS

Riley Gillin scored five goals and finished with seven points. Gillin continues her run of recording at least three points in every game this year.
Jaclyn Marszal finished with a hat trick of her own and five points total.
Madison Hranicka shattered her own record she shared with Erin Wein and Caitlin McCarthey of most caused turnovers in a game all-time in Delaware history with 11.
The Hens recorded their most caused turnovers in a game in team history with 26.
Delaney McDaniel finished with two goals.
Lizzie Hsu, Morgan Gore, and Riley Sturtevant all notched a goal, totaling six goal scorers.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Blue Hens jumped out to a commanding 5-1 lead after the first 15 minutes.
The Hens continued their defensive pursuit in second quarter; also outscoring the Leopards 4-0, going into the half up 9-1.
The Hens focused on defense and slowing down the game during the third quarter as the Leopards outscored the Hens 2-1.
The Hens continued their defensive surge during the final 15 minutes, shutting out the Leopards and adding three more goals of their own.

GAME NOTES