WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Palm Beach Atlantic University's women's soccer team earned their first conference win over Lynn University on Wednesday night at the Rinker Athletic Campus. The Sailfish earned a shut-out victory with goals from
Kendall Popp,
Maddie Hulme, and
Kelsi Bennett while
Brooke Delzatto allowed no goals on seven shots.
The Fighting Knights took control of the ball early and took two shots. Popp took a pass from Hulme and put the first shot from the Sailfish in the back of the net in the 11
th minute. Delzatto absorbed several shots from the Fighting Knights as they fought to respond.
Caroline Henseler sent a stray ball high to Hulme who got behind Emma Brunelli and gave the 'Fish a two-goal lead in the first half. The Sailfish scored with both their shots-on-goal in the first half, while
Jordan Lavery sent her shot wide-right.
Possession equally despite the score deficit in the second half. The Fighting Knights and Sailfish exchanged shots-on-goal with Delzatto and Brunelli earning saves. Hulme took advantage of a break-away and chipped a pass to
Kelsi Bennett who tipped in the third goal of the night. Three minutes later Popp took a pass from Abby Lonstaff and turned it into the fourth goal for the Sailfish. The half played out with a few off-target shots, and the Sailfish claiming their first conference win.
Brooke Delzatto allowed zero goals and earned seven saves and her fourth clean sheet of the season.
Kendall Popp earned two goals and has nine in the season.
Kelsi Bennett earned one goal on three shots.
Maddie Hulme earned one goal and two assists.
Caroline Henseler and
Abigail Longstaff each earned an assist.
The Sailfish will take on Eckerd at 7:00 p.m. on October 24
th. The team currently sits three points behind a conference playoff position with two games remaining.
