PISCATAWAY, N.J. – No. 17 Rutgers field hockey earned a road win Sunday, defeating No. 19 Delaware 2-1. Linde van Schaik and Kassidy Shetler scored goals for Rutgers (8-3, 1-3 Big Ten) to give the team its third ranked win of the season. The Blue Hens (5-6) led 10-5 in shots and 8-4 on corners in the game.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Both teams scored in the first half on their first shot and off their first penalty corner. Delaware struck first 11 minutes in, with Lisa Giezeman putting the Blue Hens ahead 1-0. That lead lasted just five minutes, with RU striking right back.

Awarded a penalty corner, Linde van Schiak inserted it. Alanna Gollotto stopped it to Daphne Groothuis, who bluffed the shot. She then passed it a waiting van Schaik at the post, who hammered it home for the equalizer.

In the second half, it took the Scarlet Knights just two minutes to take the lead. From the right side of the field, Nikki Profita sent a long pass through the circle, and Kassidy Shetler was stationed at the back post. The sophomore finished to give RU a 2-1 lead.

Delaware pressed to tie the game, but Rutgers' defense held strong. In the final five minutes, the Blue Hens were awarded three consecutive penalty corners. RU goalkeeper Gianna Glatz made three consecutive saves to preserve the lead and ensure the 2-1 final margin.

QUOTABLE - HEAD COACH MEREDITH CIVICO

"I thought the team played really well against a strong Delaware team. We executed the game plan and scored two great goals. It was a fantastic response to our last match and now we can look to take this momentum into Friday's game against Maryland."

POSTGAME NOTES

• The goal by Linde van Schaik was the 21^st of her career. She now has 57 career points. She tied three others for 8^th place all-time at Rutgers in goals and took sole possession of ninth place all-time in points.
• This was Rutgers' third ranked win of the season. This is the second straight year RU has defeated three ranked foes. Prior to last season, Rutgers only had two ranked wins all-time.
• It was Rutgers first ranked win in a true road game since Oct. 6, 2013, a 1-0 win at No. 16 Drexel.
• This was Rutgers first win over Delaware since 2008 and ninth lifetime win against the Blue Hens in 31 meetings.
• Shetler had her fourth goal of the season and first career game-winning goal.
• Groothuis had her ninth assist of the season, a new career-high. She leads the team with six goals, nine assists and 21 points on the year.

UP NEXT
Rutgers will resume Big Ten play on the road next Friday against No. 3 Maryland at 4 p.m. On Sunday RU hosts Georgetown at 1 p.m.

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