Delaware Blanks Middle Tennessee 3-0 in CUSA
Delaware advances in the Conference USA tournament after a 3-0 win over Middle Tennessee in the quarterfinals.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Soccer
Delaware defeated Middle Tennessee 3-0 in the Conference USA championship quarterfinals. The Blue Hens will face Western Kentucky in the CUSA semifinals on November 10, 2026.
Why it matters
The win sends Delaware, the tournament's No. 3 seed, into the semifinals after a sweep of its season series with Middle Tennessee, the No. 6 seed. It also extends Delaware's postseason run in Conference USA.
The box score shows Delaware outshot Middle Tennessee 18 to 5 with 13 fouls committed by Middle Tennessee. Delaware's 3-0 margin follows its 1-0 regular-season win over the same opponent, though the extraction does not detail the full season context.
The players
Delaware Blue Hens
The University of Delaware women's soccer program, which competes in Conference USA and is based in Newark, Delaware.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
The Middle Tennessee State University women's soccer program, which competes in Conference USA.
The details
Delaware forward Adiat Olaogun-Dickson scored in the 23rd minute off a pass from defender Ava Sallee, followed by goals from Maggie Groh in the 62nd minute and Willa Pratt on a header in the 79th minute off an Olivia Bley corner kick. Goalkeeper Ella Sellers made 23 saves this season, including three in the match.
Timeline
October 18, 2026: Delaware beat Middle Tennessee 1-0 in the regular season.
November 9, 2026: Delaware beat Middle Tennessee 3-0 in the CUSA quarterfinals.
November 10, 2026: Delaware faces Western Kentucky in the CUSA semifinals.
Season Trajectory
The quarterfinal win moves Delaware into the Conference USA semifinals as the No. 3 seed, extending its postseason run. Delaware's clean sweep of the season series with Middle Tennessee, the No. 6 seed, underscores its position as one of the stronger teams remaining in the bracket.
The result places Delaware in the Conference USA semifinals on November 10, which will determine its place in the conference championship. Fans following the Blue Hens can track the semifinal and the broader bracket through the conference's tournament schedule.
The takeaway
Delaware's ability to control possession and generate chances across the match helped it secure a clean win in the quarterfinals. The team's next challenge comes in the semifinals against Western Kentucky.
What happens next
Delaware faces Western Kentucky in the Conference USA semifinals on November 10, 2026, at Newark, Delaware.
Further reading
For more on the state's teams, see Soccer coverage across Delaware.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MTSU Sidelines.
