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Delaware women’s lacrosse run ends with ASUN title game loss
Delaware’s lengthy quest to return to the NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Tournament was thwarted on May 2 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Jacksonville topped the Blue Hens 16-11 in the Atlantic Sun Conference title game, earning an automatic NCAA berth, at the rainy Rock Lacrosse Center.
The 29-team NCAA tourney bracket will be unveiled at 9 p.m. May 3 on ESPNU. Delaware was 33rd and Jacksonville 35th in the latest RPI, meaning the Blue Hens are likely a long shot for one of the 14 at-large berths.
Regular-season ASUN champ and top-seeded Delaware (13-5) had won a school record 12 in a row, including nipping Jacksonville 14-13 on March 26 at Delaware Stadium, where the Hens rallied from a four-goal third-period deficit.
In the title game, Delaware trailed 4-2 after the first quarter, 8-5 at halftime and 13-7 after the third period and couldn’t complete another comeback against the Dolphins (13-5).
Maggie Porter had three goals and Sophia Muscolino scored twice for the Blue Hens. An 18-11 edge in draw controls keyed the Dolphins.
Delaware was once a women’s lacrosse national powerhouse under coach Janet Smith. It won AIAW Division II national titles in 1981 and 1982. With the NCAA taking over women’s sports, Delaware was 1983 Division I champion and then finished third in the 1984 tourney.
But the Blue Hens have made just one NCAA Tournament appearance since. That was in 2000 as an America East member, and the Blue Hens lost a first-round game against Loyola.
After a subsequent move to the Colonial Athletic Association, Delaware reached just one conference title game over 24 seasons, losing in 2009 to William & Mary.
Delaware left the CAA this year because of a move to Conference USA, which does not sponsor women’s lacrosse. Several sports landed in the Atlantic Sun, including women’s lacrosse, and gave Delaware better opportunities for success. The Hens’ regular-season conference title was their first since 1999.
Cape Henlopen High graduate Ella Rishko was the Atlantic Sun’s offensive player of the year for Delaware, which is led by seventh-year coach Amy Altig.
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Thursday, July 2, 2026 4:08AM
FELTON, Del. (WPVI) — A 65-year-old man was killed Tuesday after a camel fell on him in Delaware, according to police.
The incident happened around 7 p.m. on Indian Point Road in Felton.
According to Delaware State Police, the man was tending to his camel when the animal fell, resulting in fatal injuries.
The victim’s identity has not been released.
Officials have not provided additional details about the incident.
It is legal to own a camel in Delaware with a Department of Agriculture Exotic Animal Permit.
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Delaware is in the midst of a heat wave the like of which the First State hasn’t felt since 2011.
With temperatures hitting the 100s and heat index values reaching the 110s, it’s time for people to be careful outside – especially pet owners.
When a heat wave arrives, your pets will need extra attention, too. Dogs and cats can be vulnerable to extreme temperatures, making it important to know the signs of heat-related illness and how to keep them safe during hot weather. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Can heat stoke impact my pet?
When heat waves hit, dogs are also susceptible to heat stress and head strokes, according to the American Kennel Club.
- Heat stress: Heat stress in dogs occurs when a dog’s resting temperature hits 104 degrees. The signs and symptoms of heat stress include a dog looking for shade, limiting its movements, choosing to sit or lie down, panting, vomiting and excessive saliva.
- Heat stroke: This condition occurs when your dog’s resting body temperature exceeds 106 degrees. The symptoms include the dog acting confused; excessive drooling and thickening saliva; gums being bright red, blue or purple; refusing to drink water; losing consciousness; or having seizures. Immediate veterinary attention is required.
If your pet shows signs of heat stress, act quickly to help cool them down. The American Kennel Club recommends moving your dog to a shaded area, placing ice packs under its front legs and on its chest, and pouring cool water over its head and body. Offer fresh water to drink and, if available, have your dog lie or stand on a cooling mat to help lower its body temperature.
When should I walk my dog in a heat wave?
The first thing you should do is be aware of the type of dog you have. Overweight dogs and short-nosed dog breeds have a high risk of problems related to heat, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
When exercising, do the following:
- Do not walk, run or hike during the hottest part of the day or on particularly hot days.
- Take frequent breaks when exercising.
- Bring water for you and your pet.
- Avoid asphalt or other hot surfaces that can burn your pet’s paws. You can also use booties to cover its paws during walks.
How can I protect my pet around the house?
Even in your house, you pet could be battling the heat.
The AVMA and ASPCA offers these suggestions:
- Provide different temperature zones within your house for your pet’s comfort.
- Leave your pets at home if possible when you need to go out and about.
- Never leave a pet in the car, even in the shade or with windows cracked. Cars can overheat quickly to deadly temperatures, even when the weather isn’t severe.
- Make sure your pets have unlimited access to fresh water.Keep your pet free of parasites that are more common during warm weather, such as fleas, ticks and heartworms.
- Make sure all unscreened windows are closed and any screens are tightly secured.
- Talk to your vet or groomer about a summer haircut, but don’t shave your dog’s hair.
TV, kickoff times set for 2026 Delaware football schedule
Blue Hens with numerous national TV appearances in second Conference USA season
The all-important recruiting game is sped up now that Delaware is a Football Bowl Subdivision outfit as it heads into its second season in Conference USA.
With the start of preseason practice still a month away, Blue Hens coaches have been busy watching future prospects show their skills during on-campus camps as they attempt to build future rosters.
At least 15 Class of 2027 high school recruits have already verbally committed to accepting Delaware’s scholarship offer as of June 30, according to social media reports.
Recruits are not officially part of the UD program until December’s signing period.
That list includes four players from Delaware high schools – Cape Henlopen quarterback Jameson Tingle, Middletown linebacker Mekhi Corbin and offensive linemen Mario Castillo from Red Lion and Game Medico of Salesianum.
Delaware Class of 2027 commits
Douglass Callihan, 6-0, 215, LB, Gilmer/Ellijay, Georgia
Charles Carpenter-Simms, 6-2, 200, DB, Dexter Southfield/Brookline, Massachusetts
Mario Castillo, 6-6, 290, OL, Red Lion Christian Academy/Bear, Delaware
Mekhi Corbin, 6-1, 210, LB, Middletown/Middletown, Delaware
Austin Farrell, 6-3, 265, DL, Iona Prep, New York City
Kodi Gbanite, 6-3, 250, DT, Livingston/Livingston, New Jersey
Cooper Hodson, 6-3, 310, OL, Providence Day School/Charlotte, North Carolina
Chase Hyacinth, 6-4, 220, DE, Eagle Academy, New York City
Gabe Medico, 6-5, 260, OL, Salesianum/Wilmington, Delaware
Darius Smith, 6-1, 170, DB, Millbrook/Raleigh, North Carolina
Ronny Taylor, 5-11, 180, DB, Jenkins/Savannah, Georgia
Jameson Tingle, 6-2, 185, QB, Cape Henlopen/Lewes, Delaware
Aaron Truedell, 5-9, 170, RB, Lakeland Christian/Lakeland, Florida
Charles Williams, 5-10, 170, WR, Bamberg-Ehrhardt/Bamberg, South Carolina
Anthony Willis, 6-2, 180, WR, Bergen Catholic/Oradell, New Jersey
Contact Kevin Tresolini at ktresolini@delawareonline.com and follow on Twitter @kevintresolini. Support local journalism by subscribing to delawareonline.com and our DE Game Day newsletter.
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