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University of Delaware athletics takes a weekly look back at some of the important dates in Blue Hen history.

March 16, 1983

Four Blue Hens combined to fire just the second no-hitter in Delaware history after shutting down Villanova, 7-0, in Newark during the team’s season-opener. Mike Piascik, Bob Vantrease, Doug Shaab, and Mark Johnston joined together to blank the Wildcat offense for the team’s first no-hitter since A.B. Sillerg accomplished the feat against Trinity College in 1908. It also marked the first time in program history that the Hens won a no-hitter after Sillerg took the loss in a 1-0 decision. Offensively, the Hens scored quickly after jumping on Villanova for four runs in the first inning. Jeff Trout and Mike Lloyd both roped doubles in the frame to lead the attack. Trout eventually finished the game with three hits, including a home run in the second. Andy Donatelli capped the scoring, jacking his first homer of the season in the sixth.

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