NEWARK, Del. – University of Delaware’s Scott Conte made lacrosse history Saturday afternoon, capturing 26 faceoffs in a single contest – marking the highest total by any player across the nation this season and ranking as the third-best performance in Blue Hens program history.
The remarkable individual achievement helped propel Delaware to a 19-16 victory over St. Bonaventure at Delaware Stadium, as the Fightin’ Blue Hens extended their current winning streak to four consecutive games.
With the victory, Delaware’s record improved to 5-7 overall and 3-2 in Atlantic 10 Conference play. Meanwhile, St. Bonaventure fell to 4-9 on the season and remains winless in A-10 action at 0-5.
Conte’s dominant performance at the faceoff X gave Delaware crucial possession advantages throughout the high-scoring affair, helping the Blue Hens maintain control against the visiting Bonnies.
