University of Delaware Athletics
University of Delaware
7-2-4, 0-0-1
La Salle
5-4-1, 1-0-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Delaware | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Men's Soccer Ends Non-Conference Play with Win over La Salle
10/3/2026 3:17:00 PM | Men's Soccer
NEWARK, Del.– The University of Delaware men's soccer team rounded out non-conference play with a 2-1 win over La Salle on Saturday afternoon at home.
With the win, the Fightin' Blue Hens overall record becomes 7-2-4 on the season.
HEN HIGHLIGHTS
- Rich Monath scored his second goal of the season in the 53rd minute of the game.
- Liam Penny also recorded his second goal this year off of assists from Mikey Johnson and Becket Field.
- Eric Widrick recorded a season-high 10 saves in his 13th start for the Blue Hens.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Explorers struck first in the 48th minute of play.
- Delaware answered with a Monath goal five minutes later to even the playing field.
- Penny gave Delaware the lead in the 64th minute of the match from Johnson and Field.
GAME NOTES
- Delaware remains undefeated at home in its last 15 matches at Grant (14-0-1).
- Penny's game-winning goal was the first of his career.
UP NEXT
The men's soccer program will travel to St. Paul, Minn. to take on Summit League opponent St. Paul at 1:00 p.m. ET. The match will be streamed on The Summit League Network.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Ismael Deme (3)
Assisted By: Kyrese Lynch-Bailey
GOAL by LA SAL Deme, Ismael Assist by Lynch-Bailey, Kyrese.
47:32
Richard Monath (2)
GOAL by DEL Monath, Richard.
52:31
Liam Penny (2)
Assisted By: Mikey Johnson , Beckett Field
GOAL by DEL Penny, Liam Assist by Johnson, Mikey and Field, Beckett.
63:45
