NEWARK, Del. – The Towson University women's soccer team had to fight a tough Delaware side, along with heavy rain for a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon.
Towson (8-2-3, 1-1-2 CAA) got a first half goal from Sydney Cradle, but Delaware (2-7-4, 1-2-1 CAA) got an early second half goal to tie it.
Key Stats:

• Sydney Cradle had the lone goal for the Tigers in the 35^th minute on her only shot of the game.
• Phoebe Canoles and Jasmine Hamid each had two shots to lead Towson.
• In goal, Riley Melendez made five saves.

How It Happened:

• Both teams battled for field position early in the match as the rain fell heavily. Riley Melendez made a save on the only shot for either team through the first 10 minutes.
• Phoebe Canoles had a scoring chance in the 15^th minute from 25 yards out, but her attempt was stopped.
• Sydney Cradle put the Tigers in front in the 35^th minute. She took a pass from Alexandra Rush and found the net on a beauty of a strike from distance to give Towson a 1-0 lead.
• That would be the best opportunity for either side the rest of the half, as Towson took a 1-0 lead into the break.
• Delaware wasted no time in the second half getting the tying goal just minutes into the half.
• The Blue Hens would control possession early in the second half getting a few good chances, but Riley Melendez and the defense was up to the task to keep it 1-1.
• Both teams had to battle the rain the rest of the match, with each side having chances on goal.
• However, neither team could find the net the rest of the way as the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Inside the Numbers:

• Cradle's goal was the first of her career. She now has a goal and an assist in her career.
• Melendez now has 155 career saves, putting her in ninth place all-time.
• The Tigers are now unbeaten in their last three games, going 1-0-2 in that span.

Next Game:
Towson women's soccer will conclude their road swing with two road games next week, starting at Charleston on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.