Blue Hens in the PLL - 2026 PLL Semifinals - University of Delaware Athletics

SALT LAKE CITY – The PLL Semifinals take place tomorrow, Monday, September 7 and will feature three Fightin' Blue Hen alumni. The second semifinal game of the day between the Boston Cannons and Philadelphia Waterdogs has Blue Hens on both teams, guaranteeing an appearance in the PLL U.S. Bank Championship for a program alum.

Owen Grant (2019-23), Tye Kurtz (2019-23), and the Boston Cannons took down the Maryland Whipsnakes by a score of 9-7 in Minneapolis, Minn., punching a ticket to the semifinals. Grant caused a turnover and three ground balls in Boston's victory.

Matt DeLuca (2017-20) and the Philadelphia Waterdogs had a bye in the first round of the playoffs as they secured the No. 1 seed, earning a bye to the semifinals.

The winner between the Cannons and Waterdogs will face off against the winner of the Denver Outlaws and Utah Archers on September 20 in Harrison, N.J., at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Semifinals in Salt Lake City, Utah (Zions Bank Stadium) - all times eastern

Monday, September 7, 2026
- Boston Cannons vs. Philadelphia Waterdogs - 5:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
  - Owen Grant (Boston)
  - Tye Kurtz (Boston)
  - Matt DeLuca (Philadelphia)

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