WASHINGTON – The No. 16/18 Georgetown women's lacrosse team (6-2) returned to Cooper Field on Saturday afternoon. The Hoyas secured a gritty 9-8 victory over Delaware (1-4) in a game characterized by defensive stands and late-game heroics. Georgetown utilized an explosive five-goal fourth quarter to overcome the Blue Hens.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Delaware jumped out to an early 2-0 lead behind back-to-back strikes from Ella Rishko in the first eleven minutes. Georgetown's Molly Davies answered at the 8:14 mark of the first period, assisted by Anne McGovern, to cut the deficit in half.

• The second frame saw both teams trade goals; after a Delaware tally, Sophia Loschert found the net off another McGovern feed. A late free-position goal by Betsy Burton sent the Hoyas into the locker room trailing 4-3.

• The third period was a defensive showcase, with Georgetown holding Delaware scoreless for the entire 15 minutes. Gracie Driggs provided the lone goal of the quarter at the 6:18 mark, leveling the score at 4-4 heading into the final frame.

• The fourth quarter evolved into a see-saw battle featuring five ties and lead changes. After Delaware reclaimed the lead, Reagan Ziegler responded immediately off an assist from Lauren Steer. McGovern then took charge, firing home two-consecutive goals to give Georgetown a 7-6 lead. The Blue Hens refused to go away, equalizing twice more to bring the score to 8-8 with just 2:03 remaining. With the clock winding down, Molly Byrne delivered the game-winner off a McGovern assist with only 27 seconds left to secure the Hoya victory.

ABOUT THE HOYAS

• The Hoya offense was led on Saturday by Anne McGovern, who paced the squad with a game-high five points on two goals and three assists.

• The Blue & Gray's defense remains a cornerstone of the team's success. Goalkeeper Leah Warehime earned her fifth win of the season against the Blue Hens, while the unit as a whole held Delaware to 15 shots.

• Gracie Driggs continues to be a dominant force in the center circle. Driggs secured a game-high eight draw controls on Saturday, fueling a Georgetown unit that held the 16-3 advantage over Delaware. With her performance today, Driggs moved into third place all-time in program history with 222 career draw controls.

ABOUT THE BLUE HENS

• Delaware (1-4) was led offensively by Ella Rishko, who finished with four goals.

• Sophia Muscolino contributed five points on one goal and four assists.

• In net, Steph Marszal recorded eight saves in the losing effort.

UP NEXT

The Hoyas will travel to Sparks, Maryland to take on Penn. The opening draw is scheduled for Sunday, March 15 at 1 p.m. Live stats and streaming will be available at GUHoyas.com.