Box Score
Final Score: No. 17 Delaware 2, VCU 0
Location: Newark, Del.
Records: Delaware 1-0, VCU 0-1
 
The Short Story: No. 17 Delaware held a slim 6-5 edge in shots on goal but VCU was unable to find the back of the cage in its season opener.
 
QUICK FACTS:

• Ana Iglesias tied for a team-high with two shot attempts
• Mackenzie Williams also posted two shot attempts
• Camila Rosenbrock, Georgia Carr-Brown and Lonica McKinney each had one shot attempt on goal
• Delaware outshot VCU 21-9 overall and 16-6 in shots on goal
• Delaware was led by Berber Bakersman and Ella Kufman who each scored one goal

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• VCU and Delaware played a defensive first quarter that was tied 0-0 with only one shot attempt between the two squads by Delaware
• Kaufman got the Blue Hens out in front in the 23rd minute and they took a 1-0 lead over the Rams into halftime
• Rosenbrock had a good chance for VCU and forced a Blue Hens save in the 39th minute
• Delaware doubled its lead in the 44th minute on a goal by Bakersman
• The Rams had three consecutive penalty corners in the 53rd minute but their shot attempts were all turned away

UP NEXT:
VCU travels to Williamsburg, Va. to face William & Mary on Sunday, Aug. 28 at noon.