When Navy scored off the opening faceoff, one got the feeling that was the first of many goals the home team would net against Delaware.
After all, Delaware has struggled defensively so far this season – giving up 14 goals to Mount St. Mary's and 13 to Bucknell.
Head coach Bob Shillinglaw clearly came up with some answers over the past week as the Blue Hens showed up in Annapolis on Sunday and suddenly played lockdown defense. Fortunately for the Midshipmen, their defense was even better.
Goalkeeper John Connors anchored a suffocating defensive effort that enabled No.