The Misericordia University field hockey team defeated Delaware Valley, 2-0, for a Homecoming victory, October 1, 2016.

Colby Eldridge had two goals with assists from Kailey Vogl.

The Cougars drew the first penalty corner of the game just under four minutes in and immediately capitalized.

Rebecca Kaschak played the ball in to Vogl who laid it off to Eldridge. Eldridge put a shot off the near post and in to give MU 1-0 lead.

The Cougars nearly doubled their lead 10 minutes later when Haley Gruber played the ball to Vogl who passed it ahead to Zoe Klunk, who dribbled down and shot, but the keeper kicked it wide.

Misericordia added an insurance goal with 20 minutes remaining.

Vogl got the ball on a breakaway and hit it through to Eldridge who shot it past the keeper to double MU's lead.

Delaware Valley had four penalty corners in the final 20 minutes, but the Misericordia defense held strong.

Katelyn Campbell had a strong day in goal, making eight saves to earn the first shutout of her career.