Women's Soccer Downs Delaware, Will Host CAA Tournament Games

Sunday, October 23

Newark, Del.

1:00 PM

Drexel University

10-2-5, 5-2-2

Delaware

2-11-5, 1-6-2

Drexel

Delaware

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Women's Soccer Downs Delaware, Will Host CAA Tournament Games

10/23/2022 3:19:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

NEWARK, Del. – Two goals in the first 20 minutes lifted the Drexel women's soccer team to a 2-1 win on the final day of the regular season against the Delaware Blue Hens on Sunday afternoon.

The win, combined with a victory by Monmouth against Northeastern and a draw between Towson and Elon secured the No. 2 seed for the Dragons in the upcoming Colonial Athletic Association tournament, meaning DU will host quarterfinal and semifinal matchups on October 27 and 30.

BY THE NUMBERS

Anna Salvucci and Annalena O'Reilly each scored for Drexel. For Salvucci it was her third of the season. The tally was the seventh of the year for O'Reilly
O'Reilly also added an assist. She now has 19 points on the season, fifth on the Dragons single season list. The senior recorded a point in seven of nine CAA contests this year.
The goal by Salvucci was the ninth time the Dragons scored in the first 10 minutes of a match this season.
It was the 10th win of the season for Drexel, just the third time in program history it has reached that mark.

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HOW IT HAPPENED

In the sixth minute, O'Reilly came through the box on the left side and centered it for Salvucci who redirected the ball into the top right corner for a 1-0 Drexel lead.
14 minutes later, DU was awarded a penalty kick as Casey Touey was taken down in the box. O'Reilly stepped to the spot and buried the ball into the back of the net for a 2-0 advantage.
In the second half, Delaware attacked early, forcing Molly Piso come up with a handful of saves, but she turned aside all six attempts on goal that she saw.
The Blue Hens made it close late with a goal in the 84th minute, but Drexel held on for the win.

UP NEXT
The Dragons compete in their first Colonial Athletic Association tournament since 2018 with a quarterfinal matchup at Vidas Field on Thursday, October 27. The opponent and time will be announced later.