Friday, November 1
Newark, Del.
5 p.m.
Drexel University
(14-4, 6-0CAA)
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Delaware
(8-9, 3-3CAA)
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Drexel
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Delaware
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Drexel Earns Regular Season Championship in Double Overtime Thriller at Delaware, 2-1
11/1/2024 7:51:00 PM | Field Hockey
NEWARK, Del. – Drexel took down Delaware in double overtime, 2-1, to capture the CAA regular season title for the first time since 2010. The Dragons finished conference play undefeated, posting a 6-0 record. Drexel will host the CAA tournament at Buckley Field and will be the number one overall seed.
Drexel struck in the first quarter as Anna Castaldo scored her ninth goal of the season. The graduate student tallied after a Delaware penalty, firing a shot that just beat the Delaware goalie. This was her third straight game with a score.
The Hens bounced back in the second quarter to tie the game at one apiece. Taylor Vaccaro sprinted downfield to earn the unassisted tally.
Both teams battled in a scoreless second half, sending the Dragons to overtime for the second straight contest. With three minutes remaining in double overtime, Liz Chipman and Pilli Lemoine were able to set up Pien Elsen for the game-winning goal.
BY THE NUMBERS
UP NEXT
The Dragons will play Monmouth on Friday, November 8 at Buckley Field in the first round of the CAA Tournament. Action begins at noon.
Drexel struck in the first quarter as Anna Castaldo scored her ninth goal of the season. The graduate student tallied after a Delaware penalty, firing a shot that just beat the Delaware goalie. This was her third straight game with a score.
The Hens bounced back in the second quarter to tie the game at one apiece. Taylor Vaccaro sprinted downfield to earn the unassisted tally.
Both teams battled in a scoreless second half, sending the Dragons to overtime for the second straight contest. With three minutes remaining in double overtime, Liz Chipman and Pilli Lemoine were able to set up Pien Elsen for the game-winning goal.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Drexel outshot the Hens, 16-4
- Pien Elsen scored her fourth goal of the season
- Liz Chipman added her first assist this season and Pilli Lemoine earned her fourth.
UP NEXT
The Dragons will play Monmouth on Friday, November 8 at Buckley Field in the first round of the CAA Tournament. Action begins at noon.
Team Stats
DU
UD
Goals
2
1
Shots
16
4
Shots on Goal
5
1
Saves
0
3
Corners
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
46
46
Scoring Plays
Anna Castaldo (8)
GOAL by DU Anna Castaldo (FIRST GOAL), goal number 8 for season.
9:44
VACCARO, Taylor (2)
GOAL by UD VACCARO, Taylor, goal number 2 for season.
22:31
Pien Elsen (4)
Assisted By: Pili Lemoine , Liz Chipman
GOAL by DU Pien Elsen, Assist by Pili Lemoine and Liz Chipman, goal number 4 for season.
77:19
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
6
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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