Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech (7-3, 2-0) fell behind early, but regrouped and relied on excellent performances in the attack by Emma Harden and Julia Bolte to defeat Delaware 17-10 Sunday afternoon. The win is Tech's third in succession and sixth in seven tries in Blacksburg in 2018.
"Delaware is a talented team and we knew that coming in, so I'm proud of how we regrouped after that first stretch and found a way to win today," said head coach John Sung.
Tech trailed 3-0 at the 20:47 mark, following Mia DeRuggierio's goal.
The Hokies responded with a 3-0 run of their own, with goals coming from Paige Petty and Tristan McGinley.
"We won the draw control battle today which was huge. Tristan McGinley did a great job with that today winning 13 and setting up our offense," Sung said.
16:23 | 2nd | GOAL! #Hokies go up 14-7 off another goal from Bolte! pic.twitter.com/yJAWwUlhNn
— VT Lacrosse (@HokiesLax) March 18, 2018
Bolte played perhaps the best game of her career at Tech, tallying four goals and also providing four assists on the afternoon.
Harden tallied a career-high five goals, leading Tech in that category. Since March 7, Harden, a senior has scored 10 of her 15 goals on the season.
Meagh Graham earned the win, making seven saves.
McGinley also had a standout day, scoring five points and collecting 13 draw controls in the midfield.
NEXT UP: Tech remains home this week, for a Wednesday matchup with the VCU Rams at 5 p.m. That contest is scheduled to take place at Thompson Field.