Kenton Scored Second Goal of Season in Tie against Penn

Thursday, September 5

Newark, Del.

6 PM

University of Delaware

1-4-2, 0-0-0

Penn

0-3-2, 0-0-0

Penn

Delaware

Photo by: Mikey Reeves

Kenton Scored Second Goal of Season in Tie against Penn

9/5/2024 9:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

NEWARK, Del. - Paige Kenton recorded her second goal of the season as the University of Delaware women's soccer program tied Penn 1-1 on Thursday at Grant Stadium.

The Blue Hens are now 1-4-2 on the season.

ON THE RECORD
"It was great to finish on a set piece today. We've been working hard on the details, and it definitely showed. Gabby (Riley) served a great ball to the back post off of the corner. It was super fun to get that goal and celebrate with the whole team," Kenton said.

"We played some fantastic football tonight and dominated the game. It was disappointing to not come away from the game with three points, head coach Kelly Lawrence said. "You don't get what you don't deserve but we were disappointed for the team to not get the rewards of such a good performance. We will continue to work towards putting 90 minute performances together as we finish off non conference play."

HEN HIGHLIGHTS

Kyla Burns played all 90 minutes in net for the Blue Hens. She had three saves.
UD recorded a season high 20 shots on the day, six of which came from Kenton. Gabby Riley, Caitlin St. Leger, Amy Swain and Brooke Vogel all recorded multiple shots.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After a scoreless first half, Paige Kenton got the Blue Hens on the board with a goal 56th minute, and an assist from Riley. Kenton received a pass from Riley off a corner kick and scored off a header.
Penn scored the equalizer in the 77th minute.
UD had multiple chances to score down the stretch but were unable to find the back of the net.

GAME NOTES

Thursday was the 18th all time meeting between the Blue Hens and Quakers. It is the first tie between the two programs. Penn owns the series lead 11-6-1.
Kenton's goal was the second of the season. During her four year career with the Quakers, she scored three career goals.
Riley notches her second assist of the season.

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