MERION STATION, Pa. – The 15th-ranked Saint Joseph's field hockey team came from behind to beat Delaware, 2-1, on a rainy Wednesday afternoon at Ellen Ryan Field.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Delaware (3-5) got on the board first as Alexa Michielsen's shot was initially stopped by the Hawks' Paige Kieft, but deflected up and into the cage for the game's first goal.
• Erika Culp drew Saint Joseph's (5-3) level with 1:14 to go in the first half, shoveling the rebound of an Adèle Jardemar shot past the Blue Hens' Kristi Merashoff and into the net for her first of the season.
• The Hawks went in front six minutes into the third quarter as Jardemar sent a ball in on a corner that Ava Smith tipped into the cage for a 2-1 lead.
• The Hawks would then hold the Blue Hens to just one shot in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
BEHIND THE BOX SCORE
• Kieft made five saves for the Hawks while Merashoff made seven stops for the Blue Hens.
• Saint Joseph's held a 13-9 edge in shots and earned seven penalty corners against five for UD.
UP NEXT
The Hawks wrap up a four-game homestand on Friday when Lehigh visits Ellen Ryan Field. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m.
#15 Field Hockey Rallies for 2-1 Win Over Delaware
The 15th-ranked Saint Joseph's field hockey team came from behind to beat Delaware, 2-1, on a rainy Wednesday afternoon at Ellen Ryan Field.
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