Second Half Rally Leads to 2-2 Draw for Women's Soccer

Sunday, October 11

Newark, Del.

1 PM

University of Delaware

8-2-4, 3-0-1

Western Kentucky

8-1-5, 2-1-1

Team	1	2	Final F
Western Ky.	1	1	2
Delaware	0	2	2

Photo by: Nick Vuylsteke

Second Half Rally Leads to 2-2 Draw for Women's Soccer

10/11/2026 4:20:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

NEWARK, Del. – Despite trailing by two goals in the second half, the University of Delaware women's soccer team rallied back to earn a 2-2 draw against Conference USA foe Western Kentucky on Sunday afternoon at Grant Stadium.

With the draw, the Fightin' Blue Hens moved to 8-2-4 overall and 3-0-1 in CUSA play.

HEN HIGHLIGHTS

The Blue Hens out-shot the Hilltoppers 12-7, including a 10-3 advantage in the second half. Delaware put five shots on goal compared to four for WKU.
Maggie Groh and Brooke Vogel each scored in the second half to help UD erase a two-goal deficit.
Sophia Hall started in goal for the Blue Hens and recorded two saves.
Hall, along with defenders Maura Fisher and Calista Collins played the full 90 minutes.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hilltoppers scored the first two goals of the game, one in the first half at the 28th minute, and doubled their lead in the 65th minute.
Delaware responded just over three minutes later when Groh scored an unassisted goal in the 68th minute. The senior from Dallastown made an incredible shot from the left side of the field and snuck the ball just under the top right corner of the net.
The Blue Hens continued to push forward in the closing minutes. Vogel unassisted goal came in the 87th minute to even the match, completing UD comeback to secure the draw. Ava Sallee's shot was initially saved by the Hilltoppers' goalkeeper, however, the ball trickled to junior forward, who was in front of the net. Vogel put the shot past the out-stretched arms of the keeper.

GAME NOTES

Groh recorded her career-high sixth goal of the season. It is her 15^th goal of her collegiate career, and 11th goal over the past two seasons.
Vogel scored her first goal of the season, and the ninth of her career.
The Blue Hens remain unbeaten in CUSA play. It is the first time since 2012, and 2024, that the Blue Hens started conference play with four-straight positive results.
Junior midfielder Gabby Riley made her 50^th start of her collegiate career.

UP NEXT
UD continues CUSA play against Middle Tennessee on Sunday, October 18, at Grant Stadium at noon. The game can be viewed on ESPN+.

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