Friday, November 3
4:00 p.m.
Drexel University
vs
William & Mary
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Drexel to Face William & Mary in the CAA Semifinals
11/1/2023 3:55:00 PM | Field Hockey
Game Info: Friday, November 3, 2023 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Newark, Del. | Frank P. Rullo Stadium
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Game Time
The Drexel University field hockey team begins its quest for a CAA Tournament title on November 3 at 4 p.m. in Newark, Del. The No. 2 Dragons play No. 3 William & Mary in a rematch from October 13. The winner will advance to the championship game on Sunday against either No. 1 Monmouth or No. 4 Northeastern.
Big Saves in Big Games
The Dragons have put their trust in graduate goalkeeper Megan Hadfield. Her 1.06 goals against average and .768 save percentage have kept Drexel in many games this season. She started all 19 games and played all but 20 minutes this season for Drexel.
Scouting Report
William & Mary enters the CAA tournament with a 9-8 overall record and is 4-2 in conference play.
The Tribe offense is led by Lauren Curran. She has 25 points this season including 11 goals. W&M has seven players with three assists or more with Maddie McGaughey leading the way with six. Senior, Maddie George is William & Mary's starter in the net. She has a 2.00 goals-against average and a .641 save percentage.
W&M, in its 32nd season in the CAA, is led by Tess Ellis. She is in her 11th season as head coach and holds a 92-98 record at William & Mary.
History
W&M leads the all-time series, 14-10, Drexel's most recent victory was on October 13 at Buckley Field.
Last Time Against The Tribe
Val Van Hellemont earned a hat trick as three other Dragons scored in a 7-1 offensive outburst over CAA foe, William & Mary, on Friday afternoon at Buckley Field. Drexel earned their tenth triumph this fall and is 3-1 in CAA play with two conference matchups remaining.
BY THE NUMBERS
Van Hellemont earned her first hat trick and has nine goals thus far in her rookie year.
Megan Hadfield stopped five shots and improved her GA/AVG to 1.09 which leads the CAA.
The Dragons held W&M scoreless for 47 minutes and allowed six shots on goal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Drexel offense found success early in the contest as Kenzie Lever scored in the third minute and the 8th minute, Eline Di Leva ran up the right side of the field and sent a ball into the circle for Van Hellemont who extended DU's lead to 2-0.
Drexel entered halftime with a 5-0 advantage.
In the 41st minute, Delfi Cabral redirected a shot from Lever for her third tally of the season.
After a Tribe goal, Drexel was able to get a penalty corner opportunity with 11:10 left in regulation. W&M stopped the initial shot by Cabral. Van Hellemont redirected it out of the air for the final goal of the contest.
Defense Leads the Way
Drexel's defense has been a strong and consistent factor all season long. The Dragons have posted five shutouts this season including one against Appalachian State. Drexel leads the CAA allowing opponents to only 1.11 goals per game.
Starting XI
A large part of Drexel's success this year has been the consistency of the starting lineup. Nine players have started all 19 matches with two others starting 17.
Semifinal Matchup
Friday's contest will be the second time that the Dragons and Tribe meet this season. The two teams met on October 13 at Buckley Field as Drexel defeated W&M, 7-1. Action from Newark, Del. is set to start at 4 p.m. All tournament information can be found here.
Location: Newark, Del. | Frank P. Rullo Stadium
Live Stats | FloLive($) | Tickets
Social Media
@DrexelFH | @DrexelDragons
Game Time
The Drexel University field hockey team begins its quest for a CAA Tournament title on November 3 at 4 p.m. in Newark, Del. The No. 2 Dragons play No. 3 William & Mary in a rematch from October 13. The winner will advance to the championship game on Sunday against either No. 1 Monmouth or No. 4 Northeastern.
Big Saves in Big Games
The Dragons have put their trust in graduate goalkeeper Megan Hadfield. Her 1.06 goals against average and .768 save percentage have kept Drexel in many games this season. She started all 19 games and played all but 20 minutes this season for Drexel.
Scouting Report
William & Mary enters the CAA tournament with a 9-8 overall record and is 4-2 in conference play.
The Tribe offense is led by Lauren Curran. She has 25 points this season including 11 goals. W&M has seven players with three assists or more with Maddie McGaughey leading the way with six. Senior, Maddie George is William & Mary's starter in the net. She has a 2.00 goals-against average and a .641 save percentage.
W&M, in its 32nd season in the CAA, is led by Tess Ellis. She is in her 11th season as head coach and holds a 92-98 record at William & Mary.
History
W&M leads the all-time series, 14-10, Drexel's most recent victory was on October 13 at Buckley Field.
Last Time Against The Tribe
Val Van Hellemont earned a hat trick as three other Dragons scored in a 7-1 offensive outburst over CAA foe, William & Mary, on Friday afternoon at Buckley Field. Drexel earned their tenth triumph this fall and is 3-1 in CAA play with two conference matchups remaining.
BY THE NUMBERS
Van Hellemont earned her first hat trick and has nine goals thus far in her rookie year.
Megan Hadfield stopped five shots and improved her GA/AVG to 1.09 which leads the CAA.
The Dragons held W&M scoreless for 47 minutes and allowed six shots on goal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Drexel offense found success early in the contest as Kenzie Lever scored in the third minute and the 8th minute, Eline Di Leva ran up the right side of the field and sent a ball into the circle for Van Hellemont who extended DU's lead to 2-0.
Drexel entered halftime with a 5-0 advantage.
In the 41st minute, Delfi Cabral redirected a shot from Lever for her third tally of the season.
After a Tribe goal, Drexel was able to get a penalty corner opportunity with 11:10 left in regulation. W&M stopped the initial shot by Cabral. Van Hellemont redirected it out of the air for the final goal of the contest.
Defense Leads the Way
Drexel's defense has been a strong and consistent factor all season long. The Dragons have posted five shutouts this season including one against Appalachian State. Drexel leads the CAA allowing opponents to only 1.11 goals per game.
Starting XI
A large part of Drexel's success this year has been the consistency of the starting lineup. Nine players have started all 19 matches with two others starting 17.
Semifinal Matchup
Friday's contest will be the second time that the Dragons and Tribe meet this season. The two teams met on October 13 at Buckley Field as Drexel defeated W&M, 7-1. Action from Newark, Del. is set to start at 4 p.m. All tournament information can be found here.
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