Kopec Scores in Loss to #23 Delaware

Sunday, September 26

Philadelphia, Pa

1:00 P.M.

Temple University

(6-3)

#23 Delaware

(3-6)

DELAWARE

Temple

Photo by: Zamani Feelings

Kopec Scores in Loss to #23 Delaware

9.26.21 | Field Hockey

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PHILADELPHIA - In its second matchup against a ranked opponent in two weeks, the Temple field hockey team fell 3-1 to #23 Delaware Sunday afternoon. With the loss, the Owls fall to 6-3 (2-0 BIG EAST) and split the weekend.

Recapping the Game
> Delaware scored less than five minutes into the first quarter, with Kiki Oudshoorn finding the back of the cage.
> The Temple defense held the Blue Hens shotless in the second quarter, looking to equalize the game on a shot from Kerrie Lorenz that was kept out of the net by the Delaware keeper.
> The Owls would go into the third quarter down by one, but freshman Julianne Kopec scored her fifth of the year to even the match at the 48th minute.
> Delaware rebounded quickly, putting the game away on a pair of goals off penalty corners in the final five minutes of the game.

Statistically Speaking
> The Owls were narrowly outshot 13-8, with the Blue Hens having a narrow 7-4 advantage in penalty corners.
> Tess Muller, Kopec, and Olivia Vaccari all fired a pair of shots, with Kerrie Lorenz and Caitlyn Amsden adding one shot each.
> Megan Ragusa saw a season-high seven saves and led a defensive unit that successfully defended five penalty corners.

Quotable
> "I'm so proud of our group effort against a talented, ranked team. I was proud to see us dominating certain periods of play and earning our fair share of opportunities to put the game away. Every game is a more clear realization of our potential! Now we're looking forward to another league game next weekend." – Michelle Vittese

Next Up
> The Owls will hit the road for the first of a three-game road stretch, facing Georgetown for a BIG EAST matchup in their lone game of the weekend.