Hens at Villanova Live

Scoreboard
Hens 12
Wildcats 30
Final

Onside kick recovered by Szczur, effectively ending Delaware's season
This guy has been all over the place, so it's only fitting that he grab the ball to end their season.

Nihja White grabs a 3-yard pass for a touchdown, two point conversion failed, Villanova 30-12
It's a little too late to be excited about the Hens' first touchdown of the game, especially since Villanova seems to have mailed this game in.

Devlin throws third interception of the game, leads to Wildcat FG, Villanova 30-6
This one wasn't entirely his fault, but he's not relieved of all blame. Marlon Johnson hit Devlin as he threw, causing the ball to come loose which allowed Tim Kukucka to grab the ball. Yako then converted from 34 yards out.

Hens fail to convert fourth down again, Wildcats take over at their 40
Devlin had a shot at the end zone as Rob Jones led his defender the whole way, but Jones could do nothing as he watched the ball sail out of the back of the end zone.

Direct snap to WR Matt Szczur for a 3-yard touchdown, 27-6 Villanova
The Wildcats retaliated in less than two minutes, mostly because of Matt Szczur. The wide receiver is the Wildcats' main "wildcat" formation receiver, and hurt the Hens first on a 36-yard run down to the Delaware 18. After a quarterback keeper by Whitney and a 15-yard rush to running back Aaron Ball, Szczur took the direct snap for the touchdown.

Striefsky bangs through another field goal, 20-6 Villanova
The Hens looked like they had their second wind after halftime, but stalled again, this time at the seven yard line. Devlin went 7-9 on the drive for 72 yards, but the short field stopped them because they can't get the run game going. Striefsky's field goal was for 25 yards.

Turnover on downs for the Hens, end of half
The Hens looked like they could have an epic drive, but failed to convert on a fourth down. Coach K.C. Keeler must have decided that a 50-yard attempt by Striefsky would be asking too much of his best offensive weapon over the past two games. 20-10 would have looked much better, but any Hens fan would want Striefsky to try a field goal over a fourth and 12 conversion attempt.

Wildcats benefit from the interception again, Yako kicks 45-yarder, 20-3 Villanova
They were working with a short field, and though they only moved the ball two yards the interception return put them into field goal position. The 45-yard kick was the longest of the season by Yako. The Hens are at their 20 with just 1:47 left in the first half.

Devlin throws his second interception on the day
After an offensive pass interference penalty to push the Hens back to a 1st and 25 situation, the Hens were forced into a five WR set, and under pressure Devlin threw an interception to linebacker Jacob Wade, who took the ball back to Delaware's 32 yard line.

Angelo Babbaro rushes two yards to the end zone, 17-3 Villanova
Villanova needed just six plays and less than three minutes to retaliate Striefsky's field goal as they easily moved the ball down the field to give the running back Babbaro the easy touchdown. We also saw the first of the Wildcat formation by Villanova, primarily run by wide receiver Matt Szczur (pronounced see-ZUR).

Ol' faithful kicker Jon Striefsky boots a 39-yard field goal, 10-3 Villanova
Striefsky never seems to get tired, and even after a record-breaking outing last week is still on fire. The drive was moving well until it stalled right before the red zone. Striefsky's field goal came with 8:42 left in the second.

Delaware goes 3 and out, end of first quarter
Mark Duncan had a great catch-and-run, but unfortunately was short two yards after a fall start on OL Kevin Uhll.

Wildcat QB Chris Whitney rushes for 9 yards for a touchdown, 10-0 Villanova
Well, that turnover came back to bite the Hens. In four minutes the Wildcats took the ball 76 yards on just nine plays. Whitney has been noticeably bad passing the ball, including overthrowing wide open receivers. He now has 45 yards on five carries for the day and is 4-8 for 35 yards passing.

Pat Devlin throws an interception, first and ten Villanova on their 26
After a good looking first drive for the Hens, Devlin's sixth pass on the drive was intercepted for a short return. Devlin was 4-5 for 38 yards before that.

Wildcats strike first on 32-yard field goal, 3-0 Villanova
The Wildcats brought the ball down the field with ease, even converting a fourth and one situation to stay alive. Nick Yako's field goal from 32 out was good, Hens will get the ball back with 10:03 left in the first.

Sorry about the late start, Hens fans. A false accusation of a lewd act on the opposition's campus will cause a little trouble. Stay tuned for live updates of Delaware at Villanova, the last regular season game on the Hens' schedule.