Agresti's Second-Half Goal Lifts Women's Soccer Past Middle Tennessee

Sunday, October 18

Newark, Del.

Noon

University of Delaware

9-2-4, 4-0-1

Middle Tennessee

8-4-4, 1-2-2

Team	1	2	Final F
Middle Tenn.	0	0	0
Delaware	0	1	1

Photo by: Michael Riccio

10/18/2026 3:32:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware women's soccer team earned a 1-0 victory over Conference USA opponent Middle Tennessee on Sunday afternoon at Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium, with Ava Agresti scoring the game-winning goal in the second half.

With the win, the Fightin' Blue Hens improved to 9-2-4 overall and 4-0-1 in CUSA play, remaining unbeaten in conference action.

HEN HIGHLIGHTS

The Blue Hens recorded 10 shots, including three on goal, while the Blue Raiders finished with 14 shots and three on target.
Sophia Hall started in net and made three saves to secure the shutout.
Hall, along with defenders Calista Collins and Maura Fisher played in all 90 minutes of Sunday's contest.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Both teams battled through a scoreless first half. UD created a handful of opportunities, including shots from Ava Sallee and Adiat Olaogun-Dickson, while Hall made two saves to keep the Blue Raiders off the scoreboard.
The Blue Hens broke through in the 61st minute when Agresti found the back of the net. Gabby Riley made a pass into the keeper's box to Groh, who then kicked the ball towards the goal. Agresti made a play on the ball, outran a Blue Raiders defender, and tapped it to the back of the net.

GAME NOTES

Agresti recorded her second goal of the season, while Groh picked up her third assist. Groh is now tied for the team lead in assists, along with Riley and Olaogun-Dickson.
Sophia Hall records her sixth solo shutout of the season, and her 12th of her career.
Prior to Sunday's game, Middle Tennessee had not been shutout in conference play. It is the first time since September 3 that the Blue Raiders were held scoreless.
The Blue Hens unbeaten streak improves to six games. The last time UD had six-straight positive results was in 2024.

UP NEXT
Delaware continues Conference USA play on the road against Liberty on Thursday, October 22 at 5 p.m. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

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