GLEN ALLEN, Va. –The University of Delaware field hockey team remained ranked No. 17 in the nation in the latest National Field Hockey Coaches Association Poll announced today.
Despite seeing their nine-game winning streak snapped last week with a 1-0 setback at Northeastern, the Blue Hens held their position in the rankings. They currently have 212 points in the poll, just seven shy of No. 16 Northwestern.
The squad is led by senior captain Casey Howard, who has highlighted the team’s resurgence this season. The standout forward is currently third in the Colonial Athletic Association with 14 goals, while her 1.17 goals-per-game average stands second. She also ranks among the league leaders in points and points-per-game.
Missy Woodie (at right), Michelle Drummonds, and Noelle Diana have also pieced together incredible seasons for Delaware. Woodie is tied for fourth in the league with six assists, while Drummonds leads the conference with five defensive saves.
In goal, Diana has blanked three opponents, marking the most shutouts by a CAA netminder this season. Her 1.83 goals-against-average also ranks as the third finest percentage in the league.
The Blue Hens are currently one of four teams from the CAA in the national rankings. James Madison currently sits at No. 11, Drexel stands at No. 12, and Old Dominion is at No. 20. Northeastern and Hofstra are also receiving votes in the poll
Maryland currently holds the top spot in the rankings, while North Carolina stands second. Virginia, Princeton, and Wake Forest round out the top-five.
Delaware will return to action on Friday when the team hosts Monmouth at 7 p.m.
AGATE:
2009 Kookaburra / NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll (October 13): 1. Maryland (50 first-places votes), 1076 points. 2. North Carolina (4), 1026. 3. Virginia, 944. 4. Princeton, 871. 5. Wake Forest, 808. 6. Syracuse, 801. 7. UConn, 783. 8. Michigan State, 715. 9. Boston College, 616. 10. UMass, 535. 11. James Madison, 510. 12. Drexel, 502. 13. Stanford, 336. 14. Louisville, 313. 15. Duke, 288. 16. Northwestern, 219. 17. Delaware, 212. 18. Albany, 182. 19. Ohio State, 145. 20. Old Dominion, 88.
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