Box Score ELON, N.C. – Elon University women's soccer fell to 11-4-2 overall and 5-2-1 in conference play after losing to Delaware 2-0 on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Prior to this game, the Phoenix clinched a berth into the upcoming CAA Tournament beginning Nov. 3.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Delaware jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 11
th minute when Dani Kabat snuck past the Phoenix's defense and attempted a shot that was just out of Elon's reach. The goal put the Blue Hens on top early in the first half.
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With the Phoenix down early,
Beky Myers found some space behind Delaware's defense and fired a shot on goal. Blue Hens keeper Kamryn Stablein was just able to keep it out of goal to maintain an early lead.
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Elon entered the half trailing 1-0.
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The Blue Hens extended their lead in the 56
th minute on Gabby Johnson's goal. The play put Elon down 2-0 early in the second half.
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The Phoenix nearly got on the board from the 71-74 minute when
Hannah Doherty and
Bethany Harford attempted three shots in a three-minute span.
Katrin Hauksdottir made seven saves in goal for the Phoenix, moving her season total to 51 saves.Â
UP NEXT
Elon hosts its regular season finale against a CAA opponent in Delaware on Thursday, Oct. 24. That match is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. in Elon, N.C.
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