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No. 17 Delaware 2, Drexel 0

October 26, 2003

LaBar Scores Twice as Hens Clinch CAA Playoff Spot
All-American Erica LaBar scored both Delaware goals

PHILADELPHIA -- Junior All-American Erica LaBar (William Penn/Newark, DE) scored two first half goals to lead the 17th ranked University of Delaware field hockey team to a 2-0 Colonial Athletic Association victory over host Drexel Sunday night at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field.

LaBar, who upped her career goal total to 21 with her first career multiple-goal game, scored the only two goals of the contest just 14 minutes apart in leading the Blue Hens (12-6, 4-2 CAA) to their second straight victory.

The victory clinched a spot for Delaware in the four-team CAA Tournament to be held Nov. 8-9 at top seed Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. The Hens have now qualified for post-season action for the eighth straight year under head coach Carol Miller.

Drexel lost its second straight game and seventh in its last eight outings to fall to 5-12 overall, 0-6 CAA. Goalkeeper Katie Dougherty posted three saves in taking the loss.

Delaware freshman goalkeeper Megan Allen also posted three saves in collecting her fourth shutout of the season. Delaware held a 9-6 advantage in shots on goals, including five by Jessica Breault, but Drexel held a 3-2 advantage in penalty corners.

LaBar opened the scoring just 11 minutes and 44 seconds into the contest when she took a feed from Lauren Carr and scored for what proved to be the only goal the Hens would needs. She followed with her second goal unassisted with 9:16 to go before halftime.

The Blue Hens defeated the Dragons for the 10th straight season and now lead the all-time series by a wide 16-1 margin. Delaware will close out the regular season Oct. 31 at home vs. Towson at 7 p.m. at Rullo Stadium.

AGATE:

Delaware.....2.....0.....2
Drexel..........0.....0.....0

Scoring Summary: 1st Half - Delaware - Erica LaBar (Lauren Carr), 23:16 left; Delaware - LaBar (unassisted), 9:16 left; 2nd Half - No Scoring.

Shots: Delaware - 9, Drexel - 6; Penalty Corners: Delaware - 2, Drexel - 3; Saves: Delaware - 3 (Megan Allen), Drexel - 3 (Katie Dougherty); Attendance: 250.

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