Freshman Duo Push Women's Soccer to Season-Ending 2-0 Win over James Madison
NEWARK, Del. -- The University of Delaware women’s soccer team ended its season in style Sunday afternoon, as the Blue Hens turned in a dominant 2-0 victory Sunday afternoon at Stuart and Suzanne Grant Stadium.
On Sunday, Delaware (6-10-2, 3-6 CAA) and James Madison (9-9, 4-5 CAA) played a scoreless first half with the Hens having the advantage in play and shots, as the Blue Hens outshot the Dukes 8-5 in the opening half. Following the halftime break, the Blue Hens continued to be the aggressors. In the 60th-minute, the Blue Hens took the lead for good when senior Andrea Gunderson sent a perfect corner kick to the near post that Olivia Schuck was able to slip past Hannah McShea. The header goal was Schuck’s third of the season.
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Delaware doubled its lead in the 74th-minute when Riley Dixon received a perfect through-ball from Dani Kabat. Dixon took one touch in the 16-yard box and fired a shot into the left-side of the net. The goal was the freshman’s second goal of the year. Seniors Nicole Liotta and Kailyn Rekos split the action in net, as Liotta started with Rekos playing the second half. Both goalies made one save. Delaware outshot JMU 18-12.
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Andrew Stern
Athletic Communications Assistant (Base, Row, S&D, MWSoc)
University of Delaware
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