MADISON (NJ) – FDU-Florham scored off corner opportunities early in each half as the Devils picked up a 2-0 victory over visiting Delaware Valley College in a crucial, Freedom Conference game.

The meeting was between two of the five teams tied for first place in the Freedom standings heading into Wednesday's contests. FDU-Florham remained atop the list along with defending champion Eastern University and King's College as the Devils improved to 8-8 overall and 4-1 in the league.

The Aggies fell to 6-9 overall and 3-2 in the Freedom. They are now tied with Manhattanville College for the fourth and final playoff spot with two games remaining and the two teams will meet in Doylestown on Saturday.

FDU-Florham needed just four minutes and 17 seconds to hit the scoreboard as Niki Ikeda connected off a corner. Both Kelsey Kistle and Lanie Andrews were credited with assists. Andrews set up the second tally, this one by Corey VanOrden just 3:37 into the second stanza.

The Devils held advantages of 18-10 in shots and 16-10 in corners. Amy Defnet stopped six shots to pick up the shutout while Sandra Edwards had 10 saves for Delaware Valley.