Field Hockey Defeats Drexel in Hard-fought Road Contest

Sunday, October 5

Philadelphia, Pa.

Noon

University of Delaware

(7-6, 0-0)

Drexel

(6-6, 1-0)

Delaware

Drexel

Photo by: Noah Barraclough

Field Hockey Defeats Drexel in Hard-fought Road Contest

10/5/2025 3:07:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

PHILADELPHIA - University of Delaware field hockey picked up its second win of the weekend, defeating the Drexel Dragons 2-1.

The Fightin' Blue Hens improved to 6-6, while the Dragons fell to 6-5.

HEN HIGHLIGHTS

Iris Bekker and Linde van Leeuwen notched goals for the Fightin' Blue Hens in the second quarter, giving them all the scoring they needed to secure the victory.
Kristi Merashoff picked up the win in the cage, saving six shots, including a penalty stroke. This was her first career victory over the Dragons after facing them multiple times as a member of Northeastern.
Kate Fiest and Sarah Rigual picked up assists on van Leeuwen's goal.

HOW IT HAPPENED

In the 21st minute, the Hens picked up three-consecutive penalty corner opportunities. On the final one, Bekker registered her sixth goal of the season on a sweep from the top of the circle.
Just four minutes later, van Leeuwen got her chance on a penalty corner, skipping one in off of the Dragons' goalkeeper.
To start the third stanza, Drexel earned a penalty stroke opportunity, which was thwarted by Merashoff. The save was the goalkeepers third of the season against penalty strokes.
With eight minutes remaining, Drexel pulled their goalie, initially putting them at even-strength. Delaware fended off all of the Dragons' opportunities, even when DU went up an attacker.

GAME NOTES

Fiest extended her Mountain Pacific Sports Federation lead in assists with her one to Bekker today, giving her six on the year.
Ashlee Bucksar made her first collegiate appearance in the contest.
Delaware moves to 34-10 all-time against Drexel.

UP NEXT
The Blue Hens remain on the road for their next contest, taking on Wake Forest in Winston Salem, N.C. on Sunday, October 12, at noon.

TICKETS
Single game tickets for field hockey will be $10 for adults and $5 for children (3-12). Season ticket packages will also be available at 50% off the single-game adult rate. There will also be group rate incentives, and additional gameday experience opportunities. Purchase your Delaware field hockey tickets at bluehens.com.

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