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Delaware vs. Northeastern
November 6, 1998
America East Semifinals at Hofstra

 

Northeastern 2, Delaware 1

Hilary McHugh scored two goals as Northeastern advanced to its ninth straight America East Championship game with a 2-1 semifinal victory over the University of Delaware at Hofstra Stadium.

The 15th ranked Blue Hens (15-6), who had fell to No. 11 Northeastern 2-0 a week earlier, completed one of the best season in school history with their third straight league semifinal appearance. Northeastern improved to 14-6).

McHugh opened the scoring at 23:54 of the first half on a penalty corner from Heidi Benson and Holly Holmberg. The same combination struck again at 27:05 of the second half.

Delaware cut the deficit to 2-1 at 32:25 of the second half when Jodi Byrd scored on a penalty stroke.

Kelly Adams had six saves for the Blue Hens while Kathleen Madaus stopped two shots for the Huskies.

Northeastern.....1....1.....2
Delaware.........0....1.....1

Scoring: 1st Half - N - McHugh (Benson, Holmberg), 23:54; 2nd Half - N - McHugh (Benson, Holmberg), 27:05; D - Jodi Byrd (Penalty stroke), 32:35; Shots: D - 8, N - 6; Corners: D - 14, N - 4; Saves: D- 6 (Kelly Adams), N - 2 (Kathleen Madaus).