The Hens confidently returned from Virginia this weekend with two big wins, earning them a 7-2 (2-0 Colonial Athletic Association) record. First, the Hens beat VCU (5-2, 0-1 CAA) Friday afternoon, 3-2, in their third-straight overtime victory against the Rams. Then on Sunday, they became the first CAA team to defeat James Madison University since 2007, ending a 14-game winning streak in the conference with a 2-1 decision. Casey Howard scored the game-winning goal against the No. 14-ranked JMU during the 17th minute, snapping a four-game losing streak to the Dukes.
The Hens have put together a powerful, diffuse offense this season. Alexis Esbitt scored the game-winner against VCU and Casey Howard and Rae Everson each contributed goals. Assists on the Howard’s goal came from Everson and standout Missy Woodie. In the JMU game, Tori Karsten and Howard netted goals assisted by Esbitt and Schlezes, respectively. Both teams had 8 shots in the JMU game—but the Hens made theirs count.
It’s not just offense that’s winning the Hens’ games. The Delaware defense held off powerhouse JMU’s 5-0 shot advantage and a 9-0 edge in penalty corners during the second half on Sunday.
Howard’s performance this weekend earned her the seventh spot on the university’s career goals list and a No. 2-ranking in the CAA for goals scored, total points and game-winning goals. Woodie leads the conference with six assists in nine games. Last week, She was selected CAA Co-Player of the Week, which she shared with Old Dominion University’s Katie Ueberroth.
With their seventh win the Hens hit yet another benchmark on the return to their 2004 conference-winning success. Like this season, in 2004 the Hens opened conference play with games against JMU, VCU, ODU and William and Mary. In 2004, the Hens dropped the ODU and Tribe games, so wins this week could put them in even better shape for a conference title than they were in back then.
The Hens will host their next two games against Old Dominion and William & Mary on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The Hens are undefeated at home but ODU may give them some trouble. The No. 15 Lady Monarchs just beat No. 10 Duke in overtime 3-2 on Sunday. Delaware has a 0-7 record against Old Dominion. The Hens have beaten the Tribe for three straight years. A shootout decided last year’s game, let’s hope another win is in store for them.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Field Hockey ready for CAA
In their final week before conference play, the Delaware field hockey team claimed its first shut out since 2007 against Temple on Friday night and extended its winning streak to five games with a 2-1 victory over California this afternoon. Casey Howard netted two for the Hens and now leads the conference with 10 goals scored. Last year the team managed only 16 goals the whole season. Howard is well on her way to matching that single-handedly. Supporting Howard are five other Hens who have racked up at least five points each in just seven games. Looks like football isn’t the only team clawing its way back up from a disappointing 2008 season.
This Friday, the Hens will travel to play Virginia Commonwealth in Richmond. Delaware will enter CAA action coming off of five-game winning streak. Only Hostra, with two straight wins, also enters with any real momentum. In 2008, the Hens ousted VCU 2-1 in overtime play, so it should be a good game. The Rams (5-1, 0-0 CAA) are a young team with many new faces this year. The Hens should watch out for VCU’s Kelsey Scherrer, who has already been named CAA Rookie of the week twice.
Posted by Ellen Craven.
This Friday, the Hens will travel to play Virginia Commonwealth in Richmond. Delaware will enter CAA action coming off of five-game winning streak. Only Hostra, with two straight wins, also enters with any real momentum. In 2008, the Hens ousted VCU 2-1 in overtime play, so it should be a good game. The Rams (5-1, 0-0 CAA) are a young team with many new faces this year. The Hens should watch out for VCU’s Kelsey Scherrer, who has already been named CAA Rookie of the week twice.
Posted by Ellen Craven.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Delaware vs. Delaware State in the Route 1 Rivalry
27-17 Hens
Glaud kept the ball for a one yard touchdown.
Second and six at the 21. 1:06 left in the game.
First down at the Hens 47 for the Hornets. 1:35 left in the game.
Striefsky's kick is returned to the 26. First and ten Hornets.
27-10 Hens
Leon Jackson rushes three yards up the middle for a TD. Striefsky misses the PAT.
On a misdirection, Devlin kept the football for a 12 yard rush to the DSU 3.
DSU set up for an onsides kick but kicked off full, Jerry Butler returns the kick all the way to the DSU 29. Add five yards to the return after offsides on the kicking team.
21-10 Hens
Jerome Strums returns an interception 71 yards for a TD.
Hayes rushes for the first and gets facemasked. Ball on DSU 45.
David Hayes on the carry. Second and one after his nine yard rush.
Field goal attempt is blocked by Brandon Gilbeaux, recovered by Siddiq Haynes. Delaware will start on their 21.
Glaud is sacked on third and three. Fourth down, Flickinger will attempt the field goal.
Second and 14. Delaware time out.
Hornets have moved the ball to the Hens 22 yard line for a first and ten.
21-3 Hens
17-yard touchdown pass from Devlin to Rob Jones (first career TD).
First down after the seven yard completion to Rob Jones. Ball at the 43.
Forced fumble by Siddiq Haynes, recovered by Michael Atunrase.
Same formation, but Glaud rushed to the center before the snap and took the keeper. First down DSU at the 40.
That third and one is more like third and inches. DSU is in a singleback formation, Glaud throws an incompletion to Moore. Fourth and one, got to believe DSU will go for it.
14-3 Hens, End of the 3rd quarter
DSU will have a third and one coming up at the beginning of the fourth.
Striefsky's kick is returned to the 35, but a personal foul on the Hens gives the Hornets the ball at the 50.
14-3 Hens
Devlin keeps the ball for his second rushing TD of the day.
Devlin completes a long pass to Tommy Crosby for 38 yards, first and ten at the DSU 2.
Devlin kept the ball and rushed to the DSU 40.
Devlin completes a 19 yard pass to Mark Mackey for a first down at the 49.
Glaud drops back and swings the pass to Jackson. It's close, we're waiting on the spot. Not close enought. First down Hens.
Fourth and two after an incomplete pass by Glaud. Offense is staying on the field.
Injury Update: Higginson has a back contusion, is expected to return.
John Higginson is down on the field, but gets up and walks off under his own power.
On third and three, Glaud completes a short pass to Randall over the middle which he takes for 19 yards. First and ten at the Hens 39.
After offsetting personal fouls, the Hornets take over at the 35.
On third and two, Hayes rushes for no gain. Wagner comes in to punt.
Pass intercepted by Anthony Bratton at the seven yard line. He looked like a super hero flying through the air to grab that one. First and ten Hens.
Glaud is sacked by John Higginson. Glaud also fumbled but the ball was recovered by the Hornets. Loss of four, third and 11 coming up.
Glaud's pass is complete to Darius Jackson for 14 yards. First and ten at the Hens 21.
On third and eight, Glaud completes a pass to Larrone Moore for 15 yards. First and ten on the Hens 35.
Anthony Walters breaks up a pass to Charles. I mean, he punished him.
Glaud completes a 21 yard pass to Jackson on third down. First and ten Hornets at the 50.
Third and seven pass is incomplete to Schenauer, as the refs say it hit the ground. Wagner's punt is fielded at the 16, brought back to the 26.
After Flickinger's kick to start the 2nd Half, Jerry Butler brings the ball back to the 29.
7-3 Hens, End of the 1st Half
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Devlin leads the offense back onto the field. An illegal substitution penalty brings the ball a half yard closer to the end zone. Leon Jackson didn't make it into the end zone.
Phillip Thaxton gains 16 down to the one, with one second left on the clock. Last time out was taken. Do they take the three points or go for the seven?
Devlin completes another pass to Duncan who jumps out of bounds at the DSU 17. Second and two.
Devlin's pass is complete to Duncan for 12 yards. Keeler calls another time out. First and ten at the DSU 25, one time out left.
Phillip Thaxton takes a reception 21 yards to the DSU 37. First down, UDEL time out. They still have two left.
Lochner's punt went an astonishing two yards. First and ten at the Hens 42 with 29 seconds left.
DSU went empty backfield with five receivers, but Glaud was sacked by Chris Morales. DSU has taken its final time out with 42 seconds left on the clock. Ball is at the Hens 44 for third and 19.
Injury update: Tyrone Grant is having issues with his hamstring, he's questionable to return.
Zacharri Charles just burnt two Hens defenders for a first down to the Hens 35.
First and 20 at the DSU 43 after a holding penalty on the Hornets.
Leon Jackson tries for the first on third down but only gets a yard. Wagner's punt isn't a good one and trickles out of bounds at the Hens 47. It was only a 13 yard punt.
Hayes rushes for the first down. First and ten at the 26.
Same trap play again, this time it was to the left by Hayes again. It's third and one.
Devlin kept the ball and lowered his shoulder for a gain of five.
After a QB keeper for eight yards, Lochner is on to punt. Caught at the 15 by Rob Jones but he's hit immediately. First and ten at the Hens 15.
Anthony Walters just dominated Erick Jones after he caught the ball, it's a loss of eight. Third and 12.
Tyrone Grant stands up and walks off under his own power. DSU first down at their 30.
Pass to Mark Mackey doesn't reach the first down marker. Wagner is on to punt, it's a beautiful punt to the 25 but it's brought back to the 30. We've got a Hen down on the field.
Devlin is crushed by John Sutton. Loss of seven, third and 13 at the Hens 18.
Leon Jackson tries the same trap play that Hayes tried earlier and gets four off of it. This time they ran it to the right instead of the left.
Impressive spinning and juking return by Rob Jones, but a holding penalty brings the ball from the DSU 49 to the Hens 21.
Randall is shut down yet again, this time by Andrew Harrison. Nick Lochner is on to punt for DSU.
Third and 14 at the DSU 35 after a rush for a loss by Randall and a scramble for no gain by Glaud.
Devlin is sacked on third down for a loss of five. Wagner is in to punt, Makumbi crushes the return man at the DSU 39.
Hayes tries a trap run, but picks up just one.
Flickinger's attempt goes wide right. The Hens will take over at their 27.
Glaud completes his third pass of the day for seven yards. Jackson heard footsteps and dropped the ball, it's fourth and three. Flickinger is on the field for a 44-yard attempt.
Glaud should have been sacked but escaped and rushed for a first down. First and ten at the Hens 34.
7-3 Hens, End of 1st
DSU will start the 2nd at the Hens 44 yard line.
Randall breaks off a big run for 16 yards to get another first down.
Delay of game on DSU. First and 15 at the DSU 40.
Third and one after a nine yard run by Randall and an incomplete pass by Glaud. Randall gets a great spot to the DSU 45 for another Hornet's first down.
Jason Randall runs up the middle for a first down to the DSU 34. First and ten.
Hens get lucky on this play. QB Anthony Glaud wanted to go deep but it fell incomplete.
DSU takes over at the 20 after a touch back. First and ten.
Phillip Thaxton seemingly reached a first down, but a bad spot brings the ball back to the DSU 40. After a delay of game call, Ed Wagner punts from the 45.
Devlin wanted to go long and hit Schenauer but the ball bounced off his hands. It's third and ten.
Leon Jackson takes it up the gut for a first down. Ball at the DSU 48.
It's third and one at the 49 after a nine yard pass to Duncan.
Flickinger's kick goes out of bounds, first and ten at the 40 for the Hens.
7-3 Hens
42-yard field goal by Flickinger
Three unsuccessful plays in a row, Riley Flickinger is on to kick a 42-yard field goal.
Interception thrown right to Marcus Burley, but there's a holding penalty on Delaware's Bernard Makumbi. That's going to negate the INT and move DSU up to the 25 for a first down.
Anthony Walters keeps Erick Jones from getting the first, but they're going for it on fourth.
Jason Randall breaks off a 31-yard rush. First and ten at the Delaware 40.
Striefsky's kick is taken back to the 30.
7-0 Hens
Pat Devlin dives for a touchdown on a QB keeper. That's his third rushing TD of the season.
Leon Jackson drags defenders with him down to the one, it's a first and goal at the one yard line.
Trevor Mooney drops a ball in the end zone. Third and three at the five.
However, a personal foul on Delaware State negates that attempt and it's first and ten at the DSU 12 for the Hens.
On third and four, Devlin lines up in the shotgun and throws it a few yards past Schenauer. Jon Striefsky is on to attempt a 42-yard field goal but it's wide left.
Ten yard reception by Mark Duncan leads to another Hen first down at the DSU 30.
Leon Jackson rushes for a yard and gets the first.
Third down pass to Mark Schenauer is one yard short, the Hens went for the quick snap but the Hornets called a time out quickly, as they had all kinds of players running on to and off of the field.
First down on a 12 yard catch by Colin Naugle.
Interception falls right through Anthony Walters hands. Hornets punted on fourth down, and the Hens will start at the Delaware 37.
Delaware won the toss and deferred, the Hornets will start off at the 28.
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Glaud kept the ball for a one yard touchdown.
Second and six at the 21. 1:06 left in the game.
First down at the Hens 47 for the Hornets. 1:35 left in the game.
Striefsky's kick is returned to the 26. First and ten Hornets.
27-10 Hens
Leon Jackson rushes three yards up the middle for a TD. Striefsky misses the PAT.
On a misdirection, Devlin kept the football for a 12 yard rush to the DSU 3.
DSU set up for an onsides kick but kicked off full, Jerry Butler returns the kick all the way to the DSU 29. Add five yards to the return after offsides on the kicking team.
21-10 Hens
Jerome Strums returns an interception 71 yards for a TD.
Hayes rushes for the first and gets facemasked. Ball on DSU 45.
David Hayes on the carry. Second and one after his nine yard rush.
Field goal attempt is blocked by Brandon Gilbeaux, recovered by Siddiq Haynes. Delaware will start on their 21.
Glaud is sacked on third and three. Fourth down, Flickinger will attempt the field goal.
Second and 14. Delaware time out.
Hornets have moved the ball to the Hens 22 yard line for a first and ten.
21-3 Hens
17-yard touchdown pass from Devlin to Rob Jones (first career TD).
First down after the seven yard completion to Rob Jones. Ball at the 43.
Forced fumble by Siddiq Haynes, recovered by Michael Atunrase.
Same formation, but Glaud rushed to the center before the snap and took the keeper. First down DSU at the 40.
That third and one is more like third and inches. DSU is in a singleback formation, Glaud throws an incompletion to Moore. Fourth and one, got to believe DSU will go for it.
14-3 Hens, End of the 3rd quarter
DSU will have a third and one coming up at the beginning of the fourth.
Striefsky's kick is returned to the 35, but a personal foul on the Hens gives the Hornets the ball at the 50.
14-3 Hens
Devlin keeps the ball for his second rushing TD of the day.
Devlin completes a long pass to Tommy Crosby for 38 yards, first and ten at the DSU 2.
Devlin kept the ball and rushed to the DSU 40.
Devlin completes a 19 yard pass to Mark Mackey for a first down at the 49.
Glaud drops back and swings the pass to Jackson. It's close, we're waiting on the spot. Not close enought. First down Hens.
Fourth and two after an incomplete pass by Glaud. Offense is staying on the field.
Injury Update: Higginson has a back contusion, is expected to return.
John Higginson is down on the field, but gets up and walks off under his own power.
On third and three, Glaud completes a short pass to Randall over the middle which he takes for 19 yards. First and ten at the Hens 39.
After offsetting personal fouls, the Hornets take over at the 35.
On third and two, Hayes rushes for no gain. Wagner comes in to punt.
Pass intercepted by Anthony Bratton at the seven yard line. He looked like a super hero flying through the air to grab that one. First and ten Hens.
Glaud is sacked by John Higginson. Glaud also fumbled but the ball was recovered by the Hornets. Loss of four, third and 11 coming up.
Glaud's pass is complete to Darius Jackson for 14 yards. First and ten at the Hens 21.
On third and eight, Glaud completes a pass to Larrone Moore for 15 yards. First and ten on the Hens 35.
Anthony Walters breaks up a pass to Charles. I mean, he punished him.
Glaud completes a 21 yard pass to Jackson on third down. First and ten Hornets at the 50.
Third and seven pass is incomplete to Schenauer, as the refs say it hit the ground. Wagner's punt is fielded at the 16, brought back to the 26.
After Flickinger's kick to start the 2nd Half, Jerry Butler brings the ball back to the 29.
7-3 Hens, End of the 1st Half
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Devlin leads the offense back onto the field. An illegal substitution penalty brings the ball a half yard closer to the end zone. Leon Jackson didn't make it into the end zone.
Phillip Thaxton gains 16 down to the one, with one second left on the clock. Last time out was taken. Do they take the three points or go for the seven?
Devlin completes another pass to Duncan who jumps out of bounds at the DSU 17. Second and two.
Devlin's pass is complete to Duncan for 12 yards. Keeler calls another time out. First and ten at the DSU 25, one time out left.
Phillip Thaxton takes a reception 21 yards to the DSU 37. First down, UDEL time out. They still have two left.
Lochner's punt went an astonishing two yards. First and ten at the Hens 42 with 29 seconds left.
DSU went empty backfield with five receivers, but Glaud was sacked by Chris Morales. DSU has taken its final time out with 42 seconds left on the clock. Ball is at the Hens 44 for third and 19.
Injury update: Tyrone Grant is having issues with his hamstring, he's questionable to return.
Zacharri Charles just burnt two Hens defenders for a first down to the Hens 35.
First and 20 at the DSU 43 after a holding penalty on the Hornets.
Leon Jackson tries for the first on third down but only gets a yard. Wagner's punt isn't a good one and trickles out of bounds at the Hens 47. It was only a 13 yard punt.
Hayes rushes for the first down. First and ten at the 26.
Same trap play again, this time it was to the left by Hayes again. It's third and one.
Devlin kept the ball and lowered his shoulder for a gain of five.
After a QB keeper for eight yards, Lochner is on to punt. Caught at the 15 by Rob Jones but he's hit immediately. First and ten at the Hens 15.
Anthony Walters just dominated Erick Jones after he caught the ball, it's a loss of eight. Third and 12.
Tyrone Grant stands up and walks off under his own power. DSU first down at their 30.
Pass to Mark Mackey doesn't reach the first down marker. Wagner is on to punt, it's a beautiful punt to the 25 but it's brought back to the 30. We've got a Hen down on the field.
Devlin is crushed by John Sutton. Loss of seven, third and 13 at the Hens 18.
Leon Jackson tries the same trap play that Hayes tried earlier and gets four off of it. This time they ran it to the right instead of the left.
Impressive spinning and juking return by Rob Jones, but a holding penalty brings the ball from the DSU 49 to the Hens 21.
Randall is shut down yet again, this time by Andrew Harrison. Nick Lochner is on to punt for DSU.
Third and 14 at the DSU 35 after a rush for a loss by Randall and a scramble for no gain by Glaud.
Devlin is sacked on third down for a loss of five. Wagner is in to punt, Makumbi crushes the return man at the DSU 39.
Hayes tries a trap run, but picks up just one.
Flickinger's attempt goes wide right. The Hens will take over at their 27.
Glaud completes his third pass of the day for seven yards. Jackson heard footsteps and dropped the ball, it's fourth and three. Flickinger is on the field for a 44-yard attempt.
Glaud should have been sacked but escaped and rushed for a first down. First and ten at the Hens 34.
7-3 Hens, End of 1st
DSU will start the 2nd at the Hens 44 yard line.
Randall breaks off a big run for 16 yards to get another first down.
Delay of game on DSU. First and 15 at the DSU 40.
Third and one after a nine yard run by Randall and an incomplete pass by Glaud. Randall gets a great spot to the DSU 45 for another Hornet's first down.
Jason Randall runs up the middle for a first down to the DSU 34. First and ten.
Hens get lucky on this play. QB Anthony Glaud wanted to go deep but it fell incomplete.
DSU takes over at the 20 after a touch back. First and ten.
Phillip Thaxton seemingly reached a first down, but a bad spot brings the ball back to the DSU 40. After a delay of game call, Ed Wagner punts from the 45.
Devlin wanted to go long and hit Schenauer but the ball bounced off his hands. It's third and ten.
Leon Jackson takes it up the gut for a first down. Ball at the DSU 48.
It's third and one at the 49 after a nine yard pass to Duncan.
Flickinger's kick goes out of bounds, first and ten at the 40 for the Hens.
7-3 Hens
42-yard field goal by Flickinger
Three unsuccessful plays in a row, Riley Flickinger is on to kick a 42-yard field goal.
Interception thrown right to Marcus Burley, but there's a holding penalty on Delaware's Bernard Makumbi. That's going to negate the INT and move DSU up to the 25 for a first down.
Anthony Walters keeps Erick Jones from getting the first, but they're going for it on fourth.
Jason Randall breaks off a 31-yard rush. First and ten at the Delaware 40.
Striefsky's kick is taken back to the 30.
7-0 Hens
Pat Devlin dives for a touchdown on a QB keeper. That's his third rushing TD of the season.
Leon Jackson drags defenders with him down to the one, it's a first and goal at the one yard line.
Trevor Mooney drops a ball in the end zone. Third and three at the five.
However, a personal foul on Delaware State negates that attempt and it's first and ten at the DSU 12 for the Hens.
On third and four, Devlin lines up in the shotgun and throws it a few yards past Schenauer. Jon Striefsky is on to attempt a 42-yard field goal but it's wide left.
Ten yard reception by Mark Duncan leads to another Hen first down at the DSU 30.
Leon Jackson rushes for a yard and gets the first.
Third down pass to Mark Schenauer is one yard short, the Hens went for the quick snap but the Hornets called a time out quickly, as they had all kinds of players running on to and off of the field.
First down on a 12 yard catch by Colin Naugle.
Interception falls right through Anthony Walters hands. Hornets punted on fourth down, and the Hens will start at the Delaware 37.
Delaware won the toss and deferred, the Hornets will start off at the 28.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Decision time for Marcorelle
Hens Senior LB Matt Marcorelle will have a crucial decision to make this week leading up to the Delaware State game on Saturday. The captain, who played limited playing time in the first two games of the season due to fractured debris in his leg, will have to decide weather to move on and play injured throughout the season, or sit out and apply for a sixth year of eligibility.
Head coach KC Keeler explained that Macorelle is a perfect candidate for a sixth year. The fifth year senior already missed a year in 2006 when he suffered a shoulder injury in the second week of the season against Albany.
Although Marcorelle has been one of the best defensive players in the Colonial Athletic Conference, he is often injured. The Hens need to decide if it is worth keeping him on the team while he is less than 100%. The other option is to save him for next year. That, however, would guarantee that he could not play for the rest of the year. Keeler said the decision is up to the captain. It should be interesting to see if he is on the field Saturday.
Head coach KC Keeler explained that Macorelle is a perfect candidate for a sixth year. The fifth year senior already missed a year in 2006 when he suffered a shoulder injury in the second week of the season against Albany.
Although Marcorelle has been one of the best defensive players in the Colonial Athletic Conference, he is often injured. The Hens need to decide if it is worth keeping him on the team while he is less than 100%. The other option is to save him for next year. That, however, would guarantee that he could not play for the rest of the year. Keeler said the decision is up to the captain. It should be interesting to see if he is on the field Saturday.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Men's Soccer Drops Home Opener
The Hens lost to Lehigh tonight 5-1 in their first game in Delaware after playing the first four on the road. The loss now drops them to an 1-4 record. Sophomore midfielder Kyle Ellis scored the Hens' lone goal of the game. The Hens kept it close until the second half when the team seemed to tire out.
The squad started the game with four at the back, a diamond midfield, and two forwards up top. Lehigh did a good job of staying compact in the middle of the field to deny the attacking midfielder (Jon Scheer) the ball and also kept up high pressure on the Hens' backs which forced a lot of hopeless long balls. Lehigh's first goal was the result of some slick passing which forced a one-on-one situation with keeper Conrad Rusnak which Lehigh forward Austin Decker finished with ease. The Hens almost equalized off a corner kick but it was cleared off the line by the back post. Minutes later Lehigh midfielder Adam Gazda was able to convert a header off a corner kick due to some poor marking in the area.
Towards the end of the first half Delaware seemed to do a better job of keeping possession and switching the field to avoid Lehigh's forwards and midfielders high pressure. Darren Christie began to drift out wide from his forward position and was able to get open to start a couple of attacks. Christie made a nice run down the middle around a couple of defenders and was able to find Ben Raymond off a deflection who tapped to Ellis for his goal to give the Hens hope just before halftime.
Delaware started the second half better than the first as they appeared more attacking and had more possession, until Rusnak had to stop a Lehigh counter-attack with a nice reaction save. Darren O'Conner had an open chance from distance soar over the bar and then after that the floodgates opened. Lehigh midfielder Steven Avena scored a wonder-goal from at least 30 yards outside catching Rusnak off his line after a corner and then Gazda scored his second several minutes later after a rebound on a diving save by Rusnak. The Hens still struggled to keep possession and a poorly cleared header led to the fifth and final goal for Lehigh by Joe Puleo.
The Hens had two more scoring opportunities the rest of the game. The first was after Ben Rodkey and substitute Demar Stephenson were able to combine down the right wing and find Scheer open in the area but his shot was deflected out for a corner. Ellis also had a chance for his second goal of the game but his shot from distance could not find the back of the net as time ran out.
The soccer team's next game is part of a double header this Friday at Delaware Mini-Stadium. The first game is at 5:00 as the Women's team takes on Delaware State. The Men will play afterwards at 7:30 against Rider. Check out the chicken scratch blog for a summary and analysis of both games.
The squad started the game with four at the back, a diamond midfield, and two forwards up top. Lehigh did a good job of staying compact in the middle of the field to deny the attacking midfielder (Jon Scheer) the ball and also kept up high pressure on the Hens' backs which forced a lot of hopeless long balls. Lehigh's first goal was the result of some slick passing which forced a one-on-one situation with keeper Conrad Rusnak which Lehigh forward Austin Decker finished with ease. The Hens almost equalized off a corner kick but it was cleared off the line by the back post. Minutes later Lehigh midfielder Adam Gazda was able to convert a header off a corner kick due to some poor marking in the area.
Towards the end of the first half Delaware seemed to do a better job of keeping possession and switching the field to avoid Lehigh's forwards and midfielders high pressure. Darren Christie began to drift out wide from his forward position and was able to get open to start a couple of attacks. Christie made a nice run down the middle around a couple of defenders and was able to find Ben Raymond off a deflection who tapped to Ellis for his goal to give the Hens hope just before halftime.
Delaware started the second half better than the first as they appeared more attacking and had more possession, until Rusnak had to stop a Lehigh counter-attack with a nice reaction save. Darren O'Conner had an open chance from distance soar over the bar and then after that the floodgates opened. Lehigh midfielder Steven Avena scored a wonder-goal from at least 30 yards outside catching Rusnak off his line after a corner and then Gazda scored his second several minutes later after a rebound on a diving save by Rusnak. The Hens still struggled to keep possession and a poorly cleared header led to the fifth and final goal for Lehigh by Joe Puleo.
The Hens had two more scoring opportunities the rest of the game. The first was after Ben Rodkey and substitute Demar Stephenson were able to combine down the right wing and find Scheer open in the area but his shot was deflected out for a corner. Ellis also had a chance for his second goal of the game but his shot from distance could not find the back of the net as time ran out.
The soccer team's next game is part of a double header this Friday at Delaware Mini-Stadium. The first game is at 5:00 as the Women's team takes on Delaware State. The Men will play afterwards at 7:30 against Rider. Check out the chicken scratch blog for a summary and analysis of both games.
Field hockey turning things around
The field hockey team won its third straight game on Saturday against Saint Joseph's. Last year they managed only three wins all season. By many measures, things are looking up from that uncharacteristic 2008 finish (3-15, 2-6 CAA). With a 4-2 victory, the Hens beat Saint Joseph's for the first time since 2006. Coach Miller mentioned that the Hens need to put two halves together and they've done well with that so far. The Hens outshot Saint Joseph's 18-7, firing nine shots each half. The girls came out strong and didn’t back down.
Other good news: Saturday’s victory was more of a team effort than we’d seen from the Hens earlier. Michelle Drummonds, Amanda McCardell, Kimmy Schlezes and Rae Everson each found the back of the net. Casey Howard, though scoreless this game, kept up her threatening presence and led the team with four shots on goal.
With each win the Hens pick up momentum—just what they want as they near conference opponents. On Friday night the Hens host Temple University—one of the three teams they beat last year. The more wins the girls can rack up before CAA play at the end of the month, the better off they’ll be.
Posted by Ellen Craven.
Other good news: Saturday’s victory was more of a team effort than we’d seen from the Hens earlier. Michelle Drummonds, Amanda McCardell, Kimmy Schlezes and Rae Everson each found the back of the net. Casey Howard, though scoreless this game, kept up her threatening presence and led the team with four shots on goal.
With each win the Hens pick up momentum—just what they want as they near conference opponents. On Friday night the Hens host Temple University—one of the three teams they beat last year. The more wins the girls can rack up before CAA play at the end of the month, the better off they’ll be.
Posted by Ellen Craven.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Exciting week ahead
"The Route 1 Rivalry" kicks off this week. After over 80 years of refusing to play Delaware State, the first ever regular season match-up between the two has become quite possibly the biggest marketing campaign Delaware sports has seen in recent history. Rightfully so, I suppose. I do find it ironic that the University is trying to capitalize on a game that they described as "not worth-while" to them for the greater part of a century.
The anticipation is there, though. And, it's great to see President Patrick Harker and new AD Bernard Muir embracing it. Check out my cohort Matt Water's piece on the rivalry in this week's issue of the Review, which comes out tomorrow.
Let's not forget that Delaware has been playing Del. State in every other sport for decades now, and the "Route 1 Rivalry" will really kick off Friday night when the women's soccer team takes on the Hornets at Delaware mini-stadium. The five o'clock match-up will precede an anticipated volleyball meeting with North Carolina. The Hens volleyball squad is stepping outside of the CAA to take on an ACC school. Bonnie kenney's team considers themselves to be an elite mid-major. Their match-up with the Tar Heels serves as proof.
Lets not forget Saturday morning before the big game. Hens fans get to cheer on the Delaware cross country team on their own turf. The Delaware Invitational kicks off with the women at 10:30 AM.
The Review sports staff is looking forward to it all. Check into udreview.com and the chicken scratch sports blog for updates.
The anticipation is there, though. And, it's great to see President Patrick Harker and new AD Bernard Muir embracing it. Check out my cohort Matt Water's piece on the rivalry in this week's issue of the Review, which comes out tomorrow.
Let's not forget that Delaware has been playing Del. State in every other sport for decades now, and the "Route 1 Rivalry" will really kick off Friday night when the women's soccer team takes on the Hornets at Delaware mini-stadium. The five o'clock match-up will precede an anticipated volleyball meeting with North Carolina. The Hens volleyball squad is stepping outside of the CAA to take on an ACC school. Bonnie kenney's team considers themselves to be an elite mid-major. Their match-up with the Tar Heels serves as proof.
Lets not forget Saturday morning before the big game. Hens fans get to cheer on the Delaware cross country team on their own turf. The Delaware Invitational kicks off with the women at 10:30 AM.
The Review sports staff is looking forward to it all. Check into udreview.com and the chicken scratch sports blog for updates.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Heart breaker, but confidence booster
Hens' head coach KC Keeler sat in a post game press conference along with QB Pat Devlin and DB Charles Graves after the game Saturday lamenting their loss.
"You can't let good teams hang around," Keeler said.
The rhetoric was of anger and disappointment, but it served as proof that Delaware was aware of the feat they had just accomplished. They SHOULD have beaten the number 1 team in the country. While they weren't successful, they established themselves as an elite team in the CAA, and in the FCS.
Today's game was a test for the Hens. It gave some insight into whether they'd be more like the team from 2007 that appeared in the national championship or the team from 2008 that finished the season 4-8. They made big plays on special teams, only turned the ball over once (which, unfortunately turned out to be crucial), and moved the ball against arguably the best FCS defense in the country.
The Hens need to continue to get better and mesh as a team. Next week against Delaware State is a good chance to regroup and move on.
"You can't let good teams hang around," Keeler said.
The rhetoric was of anger and disappointment, but it served as proof that Delaware was aware of the feat they had just accomplished. They SHOULD have beaten the number 1 team in the country. While they weren't successful, they established themselves as an elite team in the CAA, and in the FCS.
Today's game was a test for the Hens. It gave some insight into whether they'd be more like the team from 2007 that appeared in the national championship or the team from 2008 that finished the season 4-8. They made big plays on special teams, only turned the ball over once (which, unfortunately turned out to be crucial), and moved the ball against arguably the best FCS defense in the country.
The Hens need to continue to get better and mesh as a team. Next week against Delaware State is a good chance to regroup and move on.
University of Delaware vs. Richmond Live Blog
Hey everyone. Welcome to the second game of the season vs. Richmond. This is a true test for the Hens, coming off of a 35-0 win over Division II opponents West Chester. Richmond, the defending FCS champions, will prove to be a tough for the Hens, and will be a measuring mark for Devlin and the rest of Delaware early in the season. The Spiders defeated Duke last week 24-16.
Kickoff will be at 3:36 due to TV scheduling.
Tentative starting lineups:
Hens offense:
TE Colin Naugle
WR Mark Mackey
Rob Jones
Mark Schenauer
LT Shea Allard
LG Corey Nicholson
C Rob McDowell
RG Gino Gradowski
RT Kevin Uhll
QB Pat Devlin
RB David Hayes
Hens Defense
LE Chris Morales
LT Saddiq Haynes
RT Brandon Gilbeaux
RE John Higginson
OLB Paul Worrilow
MLB Matt Marcorelle
OLB Andrew Harrison
CB Anthony Walters
SS Anthony Bratton
FS Charles Graves
CB Tyrone Grant
Spiders Offense
TE William Bischoff
ZR Kevin Grayson
XR Jordan Mitchel
LT Jared Decker
LG Matthew McCracken
C Drew Lachenmayer
RG Chris Kondorossy
RT Michael Silva
QB Eric Ward
FB Ben Keating
TB Justin Forte
Spider Defense
LE Pierre Turner
NG Parker Miles
NT Martin Parker
RE Nicholas Battle
SLB Patrick Weldon
MLB Collin McConaghy
WLB Eric McBride
LCB Justin Rogers
SS Michael Ireland
FS Derek Hatcher
RCB David Horton
Keep checking in for live updates in what's going on in the game. It should certainly be interesting to see how the Hens can fair against a tough opponent.
Marcorrelle not starting, Hens Defer toss
It was just announced that Hens LB Matt Marcorelle will not start, but will likely play in today's game. Marcorelle has been battling injury since last season.
The Spiders return comes to their 32 yard line, where their drive will begin.
Hens take over on downs at their own six, drive to midfield
(8:02 1st quarter) After forcing the Spiders to punt after a stop by Hens DB anthony, the Hens have crossed the midfield marker. After an incomplete pass to WR Schenauer, the Hens were forced to punt. Richmond will take over at their own 20.
Hens score twice in first quarter, lead Richmond 5-0
(11:44 second quarter) A bad snap on a Richmond punt resulted in a safety, giving Delaware a two nothing lead. Shortly after, Delaware drove down the field against the Spiders Defense. The drive ended with a John Striefsky 33 yard field goal.
Richmond now has the ball on Delaware's 46 yard line. We apologize for the delay, as we are experiencing some technical difficulties.
Graves interception leads to Striefsky field goal
(5:33 second quarter) Charles Graves set the Delaware school record with his eighth career interception, returning a pick off of Richmond QB Eric Ward and returning it to Richmond territory. Devlin and company then took over, setting up Striefsky for a 28 yard field goal. The Hens now lead Richmond 8-0.
Richmond offense kicks into gear, Ward hits Grey for touchdown
(23 seconds, second quarter) Starting on their own 36 yard line, Richmond drove down the field in 12 plays, 63 yards and 5 minutes and two seconds. Spiders QB Eric Ward ended the drive with a six yard TD Pass to WR Tre Grey. After the extra point, Delaware leads Richmond 8-7.
Second half set to kick off
(Halftime) Delaware dominated Richmond for most of the first halfHe on the scoreboard, but Richmond has hung in there statistically. The Spiders are tied with Delaware on first downs, lead them in net passing yards 137-86, and lead them in total offense 150 yards to 139. The safety in the first quarter and the interception by Graves have been the difference in the game. We'll see in the second half if Delaware can continue to make the big plays. Because the Hens deferred in the first half, Richmond will be kicking off to the Hens.
Hens recover punt, score touchdown
(11:49 3rd quarter) After two first downs, the Hens were forced to punt. The ball was bobbled by Richmond's returner at the 19 yard line, and dropped. Paul Worrilow recovered the ball. Three plays later, Hens QB Pat Devlin ran the ball in himself. The Hens now lead the Spiders 15-7.
Richmond drives downfield, gets stuffed by Hens on one foot line
(2:20 3rd quarter) After driving down the field, in a series highlighted by a 20 yard reception from Ward to Donte' Boston and two almost turnovers (a questionable incomplete call which could have been a fumble, and a Richmond fumble which they recovered), Richmond found themselves on the 1 foot line at 4th and one after Anthony Bratton tackled Justin Forte on the edge of the goal-line. Delaware then stuffed the Spiders, taking over on downs. Delaware still leads 15-7.
Richmond successful on second attempt, unable to add two
(12:27 4th quarter) Delaware was forced to punt after taking over on their own one foot line. The punt left Richmond with good field position on the Hens' 20 yard line. After one first down, the Spiders found themselves at third and goal. Spiders' QB Ward took matters into his own hands, running it in. On the subsequent two point conversion attempt, Ward was unable to complete a pass in the back of the endzone. The safety in the first quarter is proving vital for the Hens, as they lead the Spiders 15-13.
Richmond and Delaware exchange interceptions.
(8:18 4th quarter) After two first down completions from Ward to Tre' Grey and an 18 yard reception to Justin Forte', Richmond QB Ward was intercepted by Charles Graves. It marks Graves' 8th interception of his career, and his second on the day. On third down, Devlin was intercepted by Darryl Hamilton. The Spiders DB returned the ball to the 8 yard line.
Richmond's Howard hits field goal, gives Spiders the lead
(5:58 4th quarter) Andrew Howard hit a 23 yard field goal after Darryl Hamilton's interception to give the Spiders a 16-15 lead. The lead is Richmond's first of the game. Hamilton's interception could have marked a turning point for the Spiders, as it is the first big play to go their way. The Hens will now take over for a vital drive in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter.
Devlin off the mark twice
(5:23 4th quarter) Delaware was forced to punt after Pat Devlin was off the mark on two pass attempts. It will be interesting to see how Devlin can handle himself in big game situations. Richmond begins their drive at their own 8 yard line.
Striefsky FG blocked as time runs out
(30 seconds 4th quarter) John Striefsky's FG attempt was blocked by the Spiders in dramatic fashion. The Spiders ran out the clock and won the game 16-15 final.
Kickoff will be at 3:36 due to TV scheduling.
Tentative starting lineups:
Hens offense:
TE Colin Naugle
WR Mark Mackey
Rob Jones
Mark Schenauer
LT Shea Allard
LG Corey Nicholson
C Rob McDowell
RG Gino Gradowski
RT Kevin Uhll
QB Pat Devlin
RB David Hayes
Hens Defense
LE Chris Morales
LT Saddiq Haynes
RT Brandon Gilbeaux
RE John Higginson
OLB Paul Worrilow
MLB Matt Marcorelle
OLB Andrew Harrison
CB Anthony Walters
SS Anthony Bratton
FS Charles Graves
CB Tyrone Grant
Spiders Offense
TE William Bischoff
ZR Kevin Grayson
XR Jordan Mitchel
LT Jared Decker
LG Matthew McCracken
C Drew Lachenmayer
RG Chris Kondorossy
RT Michael Silva
QB Eric Ward
FB Ben Keating
TB Justin Forte
Spider Defense
LE Pierre Turner
NG Parker Miles
NT Martin Parker
RE Nicholas Battle
SLB Patrick Weldon
MLB Collin McConaghy
WLB Eric McBride
LCB Justin Rogers
SS Michael Ireland
FS Derek Hatcher
RCB David Horton
Keep checking in for live updates in what's going on in the game. It should certainly be interesting to see how the Hens can fair against a tough opponent.
Marcorrelle not starting, Hens Defer toss
It was just announced that Hens LB Matt Marcorelle will not start, but will likely play in today's game. Marcorelle has been battling injury since last season.
The Spiders return comes to their 32 yard line, where their drive will begin.
Hens take over on downs at their own six, drive to midfield
(8:02 1st quarter) After forcing the Spiders to punt after a stop by Hens DB anthony, the Hens have crossed the midfield marker. After an incomplete pass to WR Schenauer, the Hens were forced to punt. Richmond will take over at their own 20.
Hens score twice in first quarter, lead Richmond 5-0
(11:44 second quarter) A bad snap on a Richmond punt resulted in a safety, giving Delaware a two nothing lead. Shortly after, Delaware drove down the field against the Spiders Defense. The drive ended with a John Striefsky 33 yard field goal.
Richmond now has the ball on Delaware's 46 yard line. We apologize for the delay, as we are experiencing some technical difficulties.
Graves interception leads to Striefsky field goal
(5:33 second quarter) Charles Graves set the Delaware school record with his eighth career interception, returning a pick off of Richmond QB Eric Ward and returning it to Richmond territory. Devlin and company then took over, setting up Striefsky for a 28 yard field goal. The Hens now lead Richmond 8-0.
Richmond offense kicks into gear, Ward hits Grey for touchdown
(23 seconds, second quarter) Starting on their own 36 yard line, Richmond drove down the field in 12 plays, 63 yards and 5 minutes and two seconds. Spiders QB Eric Ward ended the drive with a six yard TD Pass to WR Tre Grey. After the extra point, Delaware leads Richmond 8-7.
Second half set to kick off
(Halftime) Delaware dominated Richmond for most of the first halfHe on the scoreboard, but Richmond has hung in there statistically. The Spiders are tied with Delaware on first downs, lead them in net passing yards 137-86, and lead them in total offense 150 yards to 139. The safety in the first quarter and the interception by Graves have been the difference in the game. We'll see in the second half if Delaware can continue to make the big plays. Because the Hens deferred in the first half, Richmond will be kicking off to the Hens.
Hens recover punt, score touchdown
(11:49 3rd quarter) After two first downs, the Hens were forced to punt. The ball was bobbled by Richmond's returner at the 19 yard line, and dropped. Paul Worrilow recovered the ball. Three plays later, Hens QB Pat Devlin ran the ball in himself. The Hens now lead the Spiders 15-7.
Richmond drives downfield, gets stuffed by Hens on one foot line
(2:20 3rd quarter) After driving down the field, in a series highlighted by a 20 yard reception from Ward to Donte' Boston and two almost turnovers (a questionable incomplete call which could have been a fumble, and a Richmond fumble which they recovered), Richmond found themselves on the 1 foot line at 4th and one after Anthony Bratton tackled Justin Forte on the edge of the goal-line. Delaware then stuffed the Spiders, taking over on downs. Delaware still leads 15-7.
Richmond successful on second attempt, unable to add two
(12:27 4th quarter) Delaware was forced to punt after taking over on their own one foot line. The punt left Richmond with good field position on the Hens' 20 yard line. After one first down, the Spiders found themselves at third and goal. Spiders' QB Ward took matters into his own hands, running it in. On the subsequent two point conversion attempt, Ward was unable to complete a pass in the back of the endzone. The safety in the first quarter is proving vital for the Hens, as they lead the Spiders 15-13.
Richmond and Delaware exchange interceptions.
(8:18 4th quarter) After two first down completions from Ward to Tre' Grey and an 18 yard reception to Justin Forte', Richmond QB Ward was intercepted by Charles Graves. It marks Graves' 8th interception of his career, and his second on the day. On third down, Devlin was intercepted by Darryl Hamilton. The Spiders DB returned the ball to the 8 yard line.
Richmond's Howard hits field goal, gives Spiders the lead
(5:58 4th quarter) Andrew Howard hit a 23 yard field goal after Darryl Hamilton's interception to give the Spiders a 16-15 lead. The lead is Richmond's first of the game. Hamilton's interception could have marked a turning point for the Spiders, as it is the first big play to go their way. The Hens will now take over for a vital drive in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter.
Devlin off the mark twice
(5:23 4th quarter) Delaware was forced to punt after Pat Devlin was off the mark on two pass attempts. It will be interesting to see how Devlin can handle himself in big game situations. Richmond begins their drive at their own 8 yard line.
Striefsky FG blocked as time runs out
(30 seconds 4th quarter) John Striefsky's FG attempt was blocked by the Spiders in dramatic fashion. The Spiders ran out the clock and won the game 16-15 final.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Delaware State-Delaware football trophy named "First State Cup"
After over 4,000 names suggested and months of debate, the trophy for the first regular season football match-up between Delaware and Delaware State has been named the "First State Cup."
The News Journal Media group asked fans to suggest names, from which they chose four for students to vote from. Over 6,000 students chose between "Battle for the Saddle," "Battle for the Hatchet," "the First State Cup," and "The Diamond State Cup."
The rivalry, which has been dubbed the "Route 1 Rivalry," will kick off September 19 at Delaware Stadium. It will be aired live by STN on five television stations and over seven television markets.
The Hens are expected to win favorably, largely due to their 44-7 route over the Hornets in the 2007 Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, however anticipation for the event has been growing for decades and a large turnout both at Delaware Stadium and in television ratings is expected.
Baker out for season, Marcorrelle cited as possible replacement
Despite initial speculation that Hens TE Josh Baker would be returning for this week's game against Richmond, MRI results have showed that Baker has suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2009 season.
"He made us different," Hens head coach KC Keeler said in a press conference Tuesday. "That's why it's a blow and we'll miss him."
Keeler cited baker's diversity that made him an outstanding player. Baker was expected to play tight end, wideout, and act as the "personal protector" on the punt squad- a duty which resulted in his injury Friday.
"He ran our punt team," Keeler said. "You lose him in so many different ways."
Currently, Keeler and his coaching staff are looking at a number of different options to replace Baker in his tight end spot, including senior LB Matt Macorelle.
"I really think that if Matt devoted himself to being a tight end, he'd be an All-American," Keeler said.
Although Baker was in his fifth year due to sitting out the 2008 season for disciplinary purposes, Keeler said they are investigating the possibility of Baker having another year of eligibility
"He made us different," Hens head coach KC Keeler said in a press conference Tuesday. "That's why it's a blow and we'll miss him."
Keeler cited baker's diversity that made him an outstanding player. Baker was expected to play tight end, wideout, and act as the "personal protector" on the punt squad- a duty which resulted in his injury Friday.
"He ran our punt team," Keeler said. "You lose him in so many different ways."
Currently, Keeler and his coaching staff are looking at a number of different options to replace Baker in his tight end spot, including senior LB Matt Macorelle.
"I really think that if Matt devoted himself to being a tight end, he'd be an All-American," Keeler said.
Although Baker was in his fifth year due to sitting out the 2008 season for disciplinary purposes, Keeler said they are investigating the possibility of Baker having another year of eligibility
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Field hockey bounces back
After losing to Michigan State and Louisville at the Duke tournament, the Delaware field hockey team won its first home game 10-2 against Brown University today. This is an exciting win for the Hens, who began last season with a five-game losing streak. Standout Casey Howard ferociously made her return to the Hens lineup after sitting out last season due to injury. At the tournament she posted the Hens first goal against MSU within the first six minutes of play. Today she set a school record, scoring five goals against Brown. Hopefully Howard makes these performances a habit as the Hens approach conference play at the end of the month.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Tennis
The women's tennis team began its season yesterday, hosting The College of New Jersey. They're coming off a respectable (13-4, 4-1 Colonial Athletic Association) record from last year and looking to make it past the CAA quarterfinals this year. As head coach Laura Travis put it, "We're a DI program so we want to win." The Hens lost one of their top players, Amanda Campbell who posted 20-5 singles and 25-2 doubles records, from last year's team, which could set them back. But they also gained freshman Amanda Halstrom. They're off to a good start, winning seven of nine non-scoring matches on Saturday. They play TCNJ again today in non-scoring matches.
While the women's team takes on TCNJ, the men are celebrating the 100th anniversay of men's tennis at the university. The men's tennis roster is not yet set, but they have some time before their first match at the Swarthmore Tournament.
While the women's team takes on TCNJ, the men are celebrating the 100th anniversay of men's tennis at the university. The men's tennis roster is not yet set, but they have some time before their first match at the Swarthmore Tournament.
Friday, September 4, 2009
University of Delaware vs. West Chester Live Blog
Hey everyone, welcome to the first live blog of the football season. We're going to report the biggest and most important plays to you as they happen, so you no longer have to be at the game to see it fold out in front of you. For background information on West Chester and Delaware's rivalry, check out my story at:
http://www.udreview.com/sports/game-time-1.349698
Tonight's attendance, 22,006 for the 40th straight sellout.
The game's about to start, make sure to keep refreshing to get the latest information!
It was just announced in the press box that Mark Duncan was scratched, as well as Will Nagle. Duncan is serving a one-game suspension for breaking team policies in the spring.
Kickoff for the Hens, the Rams will start with the ball on the 27 yard line.
Rams:
First down - great pressure on Joe Wright, QB for the Rams.
Third down - Wright's pocket collapses around him, sacked at the 27.
Fourth down - awful punt to the West Chester 46. Pat Devlin and the Hens start off in great position.
Hens:
First down - Devlin's first pass is complete for 12 yards to the 34 yard line. First down.
First down and second down - David Hayes gets two yards on two runs combined.
Third down - Devlin passes to Josh Baker, will be measured.
Did not get the first. Fourth and one, going for it.
David Hayes picked up the first, but there was off sides on West Chester. Penalty declined, Hayes' six yard rush stands.
First down - Devlin left the pocket, looked good rolling out. Three yard pass to the 17.
Second down - Hayes runs to the line, time out for measurement again.
Gain of six, but it's inches short.
Third down - Hayes got the first again. No huddle situation.
First down - Hayes on the carry again, no gain.
Second down - Devlin seven yard TD pass to Josh Baker.
9:08 left in the game, 7-0 UDEL.
Devlin went 4-4 for 29 yards in that drive.
Hens kick off, return is back to the West Chester 40. Great blocking for WC.
First down - QB Wright escapes one sack, runs into another one by John Higginson, who led UDEL in sacks last year with five.
Second down - Direct snap to their running back, game of two. Third and 10.
Third down - Wright aired the ball out, no one near the ball. Fourth down.
Partial block on the punt, ball is on the Delaware 29.
UDEL:
First down - big catch by Baker, fumble at the Delaware 48, West Chester recovers.
Rams:
First and second - two runs, eight yards total.
Third down - Charles Graves breaks up a first down catch. Punter on for WC.
Great punt, ball goes out of bounds at the Delaware six yard line. Here comes Devlin's first real test.
Hens:
First and second - David Hayes runs twice, gains four then loses one. Third and seven.
Third down - Devlin's pass pops in and out of #37 Corey Rhood's hands. It was his first incomplete after five completions, and he got really lucky.
Ball down at the 29, Delaware player down at the 40.
Player still being attended to, it looked like he got his knee caught in the turf.
The player is #2 TE Senior Josh Baker, who has the lone touchdown so far. It looked like a knee injury, they're coming out with braces and a splint for his leg.
Cart is on the field, he's being loaded in.
OK, here we go. First and ten, ball at Delaware's 29.
Rams:
First and second - two yard completion, Wright overthrows Brian Paulson in the end zone. Third and eight.
Third down - Incomplete pass. They lined up on fourth and eight going for it, but called a time out. Could have been an off side try.
Update: Josh Baker will not return tonight.
Fourth down - going for it again, Wright drops back and for the third time overthrows his receiver. Delaware takes over at their 27.
First and second - five yards total picked up. Third and five.
Third down - Devlin rolls to the right, hits his receiver Mark Mackey but it's not a first. Punt team on the field.
Ball fielded at the Rams 25.
Rams:
First down - Scott Bradish, new QB in the game, keeps the ball for four yards.
Second down - Anthony Walters intercepts the ball and runs it back to the West Chester four yard line four 33 yards. It's his ninth career pick.
Hens:
First down - Wildcat formation, keeper up the middle got nothing.
Second down - Hayes on the Wildcat keeper, ball at the two yard line.
END OF FIRST: UDEL 7, WCU 0
Third down - David Hayes is down at the one yard line, fourth and goal at the one.
Fourth down - Devlin on a keeper, he got the one yard running touchdown.
Devlin has now passed and rushed for a touchdown. It's 14-0 UDEL.
Return back to the 35 but there's a hold against West Chester. Ball on West Chester's 25 yard line.
Rams:
First down - Andrew Harrison tackles the running back for a loss of four. Ball at the 21.
Second down - Tyrone Grant punished WR Dan DePalma, third and eight coming up.
Third down - Incomplete pass.
Fourth down - Punt to the Delaware 25.
Hens:
Second down - Devlin airs the ball out, looked long but there's defensive pass interference anyway. Fifteen yards, automatic first down. Ball on the Delaware 39.
First down - Short slant pass goes for 56 yards to the four yard line.
First down - Another Wildcat keeper by Hayes. No gain.
Second down - Gain of four on another Wildcat keeper.
Third down - David Hayes loses two yards, fourth and goal at the three. Going for it.
Fourth down - Pass overthrown, intended for Mark Mackey in the end zone.
Rams:
First down - Loss of two on a run play, back to the one yard line.
Second down - Wright QB keeper, pushes ahead for one yard. Brandon Gilbeaux is injured on the play.
Third down - Hopkins carried the ball three yards. Fourth down, ball at the five.
Nice nine yard punt return by Rob Jones to the West Chester 45.
Hens:
First down - Devlin goes through his progressions, rolls left and gets seven yards on the keeper.
Second down - No huddle, Phillip Thaxton on the carry for a first down.
First down - Devlin rolls to the right and passes to Colin Naugle, the replacement for Baker.
Second down - Flag on the play. illegal formation, five yard penalty brings the ball back to the 31 yard line.
Second down and seven - Devlin hangs a beautiful pass up and throws to a wide open Tommy Crosby for a 31 yard touchdown reception.
5:41 left in the second quarter, UDEL 21-WC 0
Return to the West Chester 32 yard line.
Rams:
First down - one yard run.
Second down - Eight yard pass, third and one.
Third down - Tyrone Grant has a great tackle but can't hold the RB behind the chains. First West Chester first down of the game.
First down - Dan DePalma drops the ball.
Second down - Webb runs for no gain. Third and ten.
Third down - Catch at the Delaware 48, fourth and one. Time out West Chester.
ANOTHER time out by West Chester. They finally decide to punt.
Fourth down - Punt takes a West Chester bounce, downed at the three yard line.
Hens:
First down - Low snap, Hayes takes the ball to the five. Corey Nicholson is injured on the field. Nicholson walks off the field under his own strength.
Second down - David Hayes breaks a huge run for 17 yards, ball is at the Delaware 25. First down.
First and second - three yard rush, Devlin rushes six and gets hit late, no penalty. Third down - QB keeper to end the half.
END OF FIRST HALF - UDEL 21, WC 0
Third quarter is about to start.
Tyrone Grant brings the ball back to the Delaware 37 yard line.
Hens:
First down - Mark Mackey with a great catch over the head of the corner back, breaks that tackle and drags another defender to the West Chester 11 for a 52 yard gain.
First down - David Hayes carries the ball for two yards.
Second down - David Hayes brings the ball down to the six. Third and five.
Third down - David Hayes scores his first career touchdown with a six yard rush.
With 13:18 left to go in the third quarter, the Blue Hens lead the Golden Rams 28-0.
Hens kick off, DePalma runs back a great return for 39 yards to the Delaware 48 yard line.
Rams:
First down - Bradish on a QB keeper runs for eight.
Second down - Penalty on the play. Holding penalty, moves the ball back 10 yards to the 50.
Second down and 12 - Pass for five yards, third and seven.
Third down - High pass incomplete. Fourth down and seven.
Fourth down - Rob Jones back to return, Hens get a touch back. First down at the 20.
Hens:
First down - Phillip Thaxton carries the ball for three yards.
Second down - Accurate pass to the ground for 16 yards by Mark Schenauer. First down.
First down - Another completion for 12 yards to Mackey.
First down - Devlin runs a QB keeper for five yards up to the 44. Delaware time out.
Third down - False start, third and eight.
Third down - Flag on the play. Seems to be defensive pass interference. First down at the 37.
First down - Phillip Thaxton on the carry for eight yards. Injury on the field for West Chester.
Second down - Phillip Thaxton rumbles into the end zone barely touched. It's a 29 yard touchdown.
With 8:12 left in the third quarter, the Hens have gotten out to a dominating 35-0 lead.
Holding on West Chester after the kick off. First and ten at the West Chester 19 yard line.
Rams:
After a few short runs, Rams complete a 12 yard pass for a first down.
First down - QB Bradish keeps the ball, it's a seven yard gain.
Second down - Incomplete pass.
Third down - Face mask on Charles Graves. Fifteen yard penalty, first down.
First down - Webb runs for no gain.
Second down - Wright's pass is complete for 11 yards at the Delaware 31 yard line.
First down - Webb on the carry, takes another 11 yard carry down to the Delaware 20. First down - Wright keeps it for four yards.
Second down - Wright passes incomplete.
Third down - Wright's pass is no where close to complete. Fourth and six, they'll have to bring the kicker on the field for their first points of the game.
Fourth down - 32 yard field goal blocked by Andrew Harrison.
Hens:
Sean Hakes and Jerry Butler are in the game now for Pat Devlin and David Hayes.
First down - Six yard pass.
Second down - Hakes side-arms a pass to Colin Naugle for a gain of seven. First down.
First down - Run up the gut for five yards.
Second down - Flag on the play. Holding on Delaware. Ten yard penalty, second and fifteen at the 28 yard line.
Second down - Dropped pass by Tommy Crosby.
Third down - Hakes pass should have been intercepted by three different guys but falls harmlessly to the turf.
Punt down to the West Chester 33.
Rams:
First and second - two carries for nine yards, third and one.
Third down - Hopkins on the carry again, time out for a measurement.
END OF THE THIRD QUARTER: UDEL 35, WCU 0
Converts first down.
First down - Bradish carries for three yards.
Second down - Confusing hand off, Steve Miller rushes the ball for another three yards. Third and four.
Third down - QB Jared Jorgensen throws incomplete.
Fourth and three - Pass never had a chance, broken up by Sean Scanlon.
Hens:
First down - Butler carries for three yards. Ball at the West Chester 49.
Second down - Hakes' pass for Rob Jones falls incomplete.
Third and seven - Rob Jones does his best to stay in bounds but it's fourth and one.
Delaware time out.
Fourth down - Leon Jackson on the carry to pick up the first down.
First down - Leon Jackson again on the carry for three yards.
Second down - Leon Jackson takes a hard hit and gains one yard. Third and six.
Third down - Hakes is sacked for eight yards. Fourth down.
Fourth down - Forty-one yard punt for a touch back.
Rams:
First down - Completion for nine yards.
Second down - First down on a run up the middle.
First down - Completion to Webb for six yards.
Second down - Bradish keeps it for a first down. Delaware injury on the field.
First down - Overthrown pass.
Second down - Hand off to former Blue Hen Corey Broyles.
Third down - First down completion but not after a crushing blow by Marcus Burley.
First down - QB keeper by Bradish for one yard.
Second down - Former Blue Hen Bob Sabol catches the ball for eight yards. Third and one.
Third down - Great tackle again by Marcus Burley to keep the Rams behind the chains. Fourth and one - McDermott takes the ball up the middle for a first.
First down - Incomplete pass.
Second down - Another incomplete pass.
Third down - Fumble recovery by Eddie Lugo, brings the ball back to the West Chester 44.
And that's the game. Delaware has it's first shut out at Delaware Stadium since 2000 against Northwestern. Thanks for checking out the Review's football live blog.
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Tonight's attendance, 22,006 for the 40th straight sellout.
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It was just announced in the press box that Mark Duncan was scratched, as well as Will Nagle. Duncan is serving a one-game suspension for breaking team policies in the spring.
Kickoff for the Hens, the Rams will start with the ball on the 27 yard line.
Rams:
First down - great pressure on Joe Wright, QB for the Rams.
Third down - Wright's pocket collapses around him, sacked at the 27.
Fourth down - awful punt to the West Chester 46. Pat Devlin and the Hens start off in great position.
Hens:
First down - Devlin's first pass is complete for 12 yards to the 34 yard line. First down.
First down and second down - David Hayes gets two yards on two runs combined.
Third down - Devlin passes to Josh Baker, will be measured.
Did not get the first. Fourth and one, going for it.
David Hayes picked up the first, but there was off sides on West Chester. Penalty declined, Hayes' six yard rush stands.
First down - Devlin left the pocket, looked good rolling out. Three yard pass to the 17.
Second down - Hayes runs to the line, time out for measurement again.
Gain of six, but it's inches short.
Third down - Hayes got the first again. No huddle situation.
First down - Hayes on the carry again, no gain.
Second down - Devlin seven yard TD pass to Josh Baker.
9:08 left in the game, 7-0 UDEL.
Devlin went 4-4 for 29 yards in that drive.
Hens kick off, return is back to the West Chester 40. Great blocking for WC.
First down - QB Wright escapes one sack, runs into another one by John Higginson, who led UDEL in sacks last year with five.
Second down - Direct snap to their running back, game of two. Third and 10.
Third down - Wright aired the ball out, no one near the ball. Fourth down.
Partial block on the punt, ball is on the Delaware 29.
UDEL:
First down - big catch by Baker, fumble at the Delaware 48, West Chester recovers.
Rams:
First and second - two runs, eight yards total.
Third down - Charles Graves breaks up a first down catch. Punter on for WC.
Great punt, ball goes out of bounds at the Delaware six yard line. Here comes Devlin's first real test.
Hens:
First and second - David Hayes runs twice, gains four then loses one. Third and seven.
Third down - Devlin's pass pops in and out of #37 Corey Rhood's hands. It was his first incomplete after five completions, and he got really lucky.
Ball down at the 29, Delaware player down at the 40.
Player still being attended to, it looked like he got his knee caught in the turf.
The player is #2 TE Senior Josh Baker, who has the lone touchdown so far. It looked like a knee injury, they're coming out with braces and a splint for his leg.
Cart is on the field, he's being loaded in.
OK, here we go. First and ten, ball at Delaware's 29.
Rams:
First and second - two yard completion, Wright overthrows Brian Paulson in the end zone. Third and eight.
Third down - Incomplete pass. They lined up on fourth and eight going for it, but called a time out. Could have been an off side try.
Update: Josh Baker will not return tonight.
Fourth down - going for it again, Wright drops back and for the third time overthrows his receiver. Delaware takes over at their 27.
First and second - five yards total picked up. Third and five.
Third down - Devlin rolls to the right, hits his receiver Mark Mackey but it's not a first. Punt team on the field.
Ball fielded at the Rams 25.
Rams:
First down - Scott Bradish, new QB in the game, keeps the ball for four yards.
Second down - Anthony Walters intercepts the ball and runs it back to the West Chester four yard line four 33 yards. It's his ninth career pick.
Hens:
First down - Wildcat formation, keeper up the middle got nothing.
Second down - Hayes on the Wildcat keeper, ball at the two yard line.
END OF FIRST: UDEL 7, WCU 0
Third down - David Hayes is down at the one yard line, fourth and goal at the one.
Fourth down - Devlin on a keeper, he got the one yard running touchdown.
Devlin has now passed and rushed for a touchdown. It's 14-0 UDEL.
Return back to the 35 but there's a hold against West Chester. Ball on West Chester's 25 yard line.
Rams:
First down - Andrew Harrison tackles the running back for a loss of four. Ball at the 21.
Second down - Tyrone Grant punished WR Dan DePalma, third and eight coming up.
Third down - Incomplete pass.
Fourth down - Punt to the Delaware 25.
Hens:
Second down - Devlin airs the ball out, looked long but there's defensive pass interference anyway. Fifteen yards, automatic first down. Ball on the Delaware 39.
First down - Short slant pass goes for 56 yards to the four yard line.
First down - Another Wildcat keeper by Hayes. No gain.
Second down - Gain of four on another Wildcat keeper.
Third down - David Hayes loses two yards, fourth and goal at the three. Going for it.
Fourth down - Pass overthrown, intended for Mark Mackey in the end zone.
Rams:
First down - Loss of two on a run play, back to the one yard line.
Second down - Wright QB keeper, pushes ahead for one yard. Brandon Gilbeaux is injured on the play.
Third down - Hopkins carried the ball three yards. Fourth down, ball at the five.
Nice nine yard punt return by Rob Jones to the West Chester 45.
Hens:
First down - Devlin goes through his progressions, rolls left and gets seven yards on the keeper.
Second down - No huddle, Phillip Thaxton on the carry for a first down.
First down - Devlin rolls to the right and passes to Colin Naugle, the replacement for Baker.
Second down - Flag on the play. illegal formation, five yard penalty brings the ball back to the 31 yard line.
Second down and seven - Devlin hangs a beautiful pass up and throws to a wide open Tommy Crosby for a 31 yard touchdown reception.
5:41 left in the second quarter, UDEL 21-WC 0
Return to the West Chester 32 yard line.
Rams:
First down - one yard run.
Second down - Eight yard pass, third and one.
Third down - Tyrone Grant has a great tackle but can't hold the RB behind the chains. First West Chester first down of the game.
First down - Dan DePalma drops the ball.
Second down - Webb runs for no gain. Third and ten.
Third down - Catch at the Delaware 48, fourth and one. Time out West Chester.
ANOTHER time out by West Chester. They finally decide to punt.
Fourth down - Punt takes a West Chester bounce, downed at the three yard line.
Hens:
First down - Low snap, Hayes takes the ball to the five. Corey Nicholson is injured on the field. Nicholson walks off the field under his own strength.
Second down - David Hayes breaks a huge run for 17 yards, ball is at the Delaware 25. First down.
First and second - three yard rush, Devlin rushes six and gets hit late, no penalty. Third down - QB keeper to end the half.
END OF FIRST HALF - UDEL 21, WC 0
Third quarter is about to start.
Tyrone Grant brings the ball back to the Delaware 37 yard line.
Hens:
First down - Mark Mackey with a great catch over the head of the corner back, breaks that tackle and drags another defender to the West Chester 11 for a 52 yard gain.
First down - David Hayes carries the ball for two yards.
Second down - David Hayes brings the ball down to the six. Third and five.
Third down - David Hayes scores his first career touchdown with a six yard rush.
With 13:18 left to go in the third quarter, the Blue Hens lead the Golden Rams 28-0.
Hens kick off, DePalma runs back a great return for 39 yards to the Delaware 48 yard line.
Rams:
First down - Bradish on a QB keeper runs for eight.
Second down - Penalty on the play. Holding penalty, moves the ball back 10 yards to the 50.
Second down and 12 - Pass for five yards, third and seven.
Third down - High pass incomplete. Fourth down and seven.
Fourth down - Rob Jones back to return, Hens get a touch back. First down at the 20.
Hens:
First down - Phillip Thaxton carries the ball for three yards.
Second down - Accurate pass to the ground for 16 yards by Mark Schenauer. First down.
First down - Another completion for 12 yards to Mackey.
First down - Devlin runs a QB keeper for five yards up to the 44. Delaware time out.
Third down - False start, third and eight.
Third down - Flag on the play. Seems to be defensive pass interference. First down at the 37.
First down - Phillip Thaxton on the carry for eight yards. Injury on the field for West Chester.
Second down - Phillip Thaxton rumbles into the end zone barely touched. It's a 29 yard touchdown.
With 8:12 left in the third quarter, the Hens have gotten out to a dominating 35-0 lead.
Holding on West Chester after the kick off. First and ten at the West Chester 19 yard line.
Rams:
After a few short runs, Rams complete a 12 yard pass for a first down.
First down - QB Bradish keeps the ball, it's a seven yard gain.
Second down - Incomplete pass.
Third down - Face mask on Charles Graves. Fifteen yard penalty, first down.
First down - Webb runs for no gain.
Second down - Wright's pass is complete for 11 yards at the Delaware 31 yard line.
First down - Webb on the carry, takes another 11 yard carry down to the Delaware 20. First down - Wright keeps it for four yards.
Second down - Wright passes incomplete.
Third down - Wright's pass is no where close to complete. Fourth and six, they'll have to bring the kicker on the field for their first points of the game.
Fourth down - 32 yard field goal blocked by Andrew Harrison.
Hens:
Sean Hakes and Jerry Butler are in the game now for Pat Devlin and David Hayes.
First down - Six yard pass.
Second down - Hakes side-arms a pass to Colin Naugle for a gain of seven. First down.
First down - Run up the gut for five yards.
Second down - Flag on the play. Holding on Delaware. Ten yard penalty, second and fifteen at the 28 yard line.
Second down - Dropped pass by Tommy Crosby.
Third down - Hakes pass should have been intercepted by three different guys but falls harmlessly to the turf.
Punt down to the West Chester 33.
Rams:
First and second - two carries for nine yards, third and one.
Third down - Hopkins on the carry again, time out for a measurement.
END OF THE THIRD QUARTER: UDEL 35, WCU 0
Converts first down.
First down - Bradish carries for three yards.
Second down - Confusing hand off, Steve Miller rushes the ball for another three yards. Third and four.
Third down - QB Jared Jorgensen throws incomplete.
Fourth and three - Pass never had a chance, broken up by Sean Scanlon.
Hens:
First down - Butler carries for three yards. Ball at the West Chester 49.
Second down - Hakes' pass for Rob Jones falls incomplete.
Third and seven - Rob Jones does his best to stay in bounds but it's fourth and one.
Delaware time out.
Fourth down - Leon Jackson on the carry to pick up the first down.
First down - Leon Jackson again on the carry for three yards.
Second down - Leon Jackson takes a hard hit and gains one yard. Third and six.
Third down - Hakes is sacked for eight yards. Fourth down.
Fourth down - Forty-one yard punt for a touch back.
Rams:
First down - Completion for nine yards.
Second down - First down on a run up the middle.
First down - Completion to Webb for six yards.
Second down - Bradish keeps it for a first down. Delaware injury on the field.
First down - Overthrown pass.
Second down - Hand off to former Blue Hen Corey Broyles.
Third down - First down completion but not after a crushing blow by Marcus Burley.
First down - QB keeper by Bradish for one yard.
Second down - Former Blue Hen Bob Sabol catches the ball for eight yards. Third and one.
Third down - Great tackle again by Marcus Burley to keep the Rams behind the chains. Fourth and one - McDermott takes the ball up the middle for a first.
First down - Incomplete pass.
Second down - Another incomplete pass.
Third down - Fumble recovery by Eddie Lugo, brings the ball back to the West Chester 44.
And that's the game. Delaware has it's first shut out at Delaware Stadium since 2000 against Northwestern. Thanks for checking out the Review's football live blog.
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