#20 UNIVERSITY OF ALBANY FIELD HOCKEY TAKES DOWN THE DEFENDING NATIONAL CHAMPION #5 DELAWARE - UALBANY SPORTS 2017

NEWARK, DE—#20 UAlbany Field Hockey beat the defending 2016 National Champions the Delaware Blue Hens. The Great Danes put an end to Delaware’s 17-game win streak at home stretching from October 8th 2015.

 Field Hockey Score: #20 UAlbany 3 - #5 Delaware 2

 Location: Newark, DE

 Season Records: UAlbany 4-3 Delaware 6-2

 Short Story: The Great Danes strategically swept Delaware 3-2 in overtime. Melissa Nealon recorded 13 saves in the goal, orchestrating a tight defense that held off a strong Blue Hen offense. In overtime, Kelsey Briddell scored the game-winning goal in the 80th minute with an assist from Anna Bottino.

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