University of Delaware Athletics
Friday, September 20
Towson, Md.
3 PM
University of Delaware
(3-3,1-0CAA)
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at
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Towson
(3-4, 0-1CAA)
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4
F
DELAWARE
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1
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Towson Tigers
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Field Hockey Blanks Towson to Begin CAA Play
9/20/2024 5:10:00 PM | Field Hockey
TOWSON, Md. – A fourth-quarter goal from Valentina Martorell was the difference maker in Friday's 1-0 win for University of Delaware field hockey over CAA rival Towson. The Blue Hens move to 3-3 overall and 1-0 in league play as the Tigers dip to 3-4, 0-1 CAA.
HEN HIGHLIGHTS
Delaware will head to American on Sunday for a non-conference bout.
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HEN HIGHLIGHTS
- Martorell scored the lone goal of the game off an assist from Lulu Fulton.
- Cecile van Eijck (3-3) snags her first CAA victory of her career with one save.
- UD outshot TU 13-7 and 5-1 on target.
- Delaware also held the advantage in penalty corners 5-3.
- Delaware held the advantage the entire game in shots, including a 4-1 margin in the opening frame.
- Martorell finally cashed in with an open shot inside the circle about 14 yards out after taking a dish from Fulton during the 52nd minute.
Delaware will head to American on Sunday for a non-conference bout.
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Team Stats
DEL
TOW
Goals
1
0
Shots
13
7
Shots on Goal
5
1
Saves
1
4
Corners
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
MARTORELL, Valentina (1)
Assisted By: FULTON, Lulu
GOAL by DEL MARTORELL, Valentina (FIRST GOAL), Assist by FULTON, Lulu, goal number 1 for season.
51:08
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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