Towson University Athletics

NEWARK, Del. – A persistent high press led to some golden opportunities but the 34th match between Towson University women's soccer and Delaware ended in a 0-0 draw.

"Tonight was a good back and forth game with Delaware. Teagan [Gardner] came up big with six saves. Sydney Lindeman continues to play at a very high level. We created eight corners tonight and need to start finishing our set pieces. Two newcomers, Sydney Taylor and Angel Reid, energized the group with hard working minutes. Overall, it was a positive performance," Head Coach Katherine Vettori said.

The Tigers often sent a backline player for overlapping runs in the second half leaving two defenders and a central defensive midfield to handle the counter attack as Towson continued to try to get the deciding goal

Key Stats

• Teagan Gardner registered six saves.
• Three field players played the full 90 minutes in Lindeman, Kale'a Perry and Sophie Thibeault.
• Jaelyn White recorded two shots, both on target.
• Maggie Groh of Delaware was held without a goal for the first time this season.

Key Moments

• 14' Towson Shot – Towson's high press was causing Delaware to lose possession at the start of the game. Thibeault caused the Blue Hens defender to lose the ball. Emely Rubio received the ball with an open net staring back at her. Rubio put the ball just wide of the net.
• 35' Delaware Attack – Delaware managed to get into the Towson penalty box and peppered the net with two shots on target which the Tigers stopped before the Fightin' Blue Hens could take the lead.
• 51' and 57' Towson Save – After an initial Towson offensive push, Delaware go out on the counter attack with a golden opportunity at the Towson goal. Gardner pressed forward, cutting off the angle and preventing the goal. Six minutes later, Gardner ranged back to parry the ball over the net with a save reminiscent of her SportsCenter Top 10 play against Stony Brook last season.
• 68' Towson Shot on Goal – White continued her impressive work on set pieces. She received the inswinger from the corner and headed it towards the goal which nearly made it past the goal line.

Inside the Numbers

• Towson and Delaware have tied in their past five matches. Three of the past four matches have been 0-0 draws.
• Lindeman is the only field player to have played every minute of the season.
• The 34 matches between the two sides are the most of any opponent in Towson history.
• This was the first game Towson was outshot.

Next Game

• Towson has a week between matches before traveling down 695 to face UMBC on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.