WEST CHESTER, PA. – The No. 4 nationally ranked Assumption University field hockey team dropped their season opener to No. 2 West Chester University Friday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Score: No. 2 West Chester University 10, No. 4 Assumption University 1
Records: Greyhounds (0-1, 0-0 NE10) | Rams (1-0, 0-0 PSAC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
West Chester started the scoring early on, as Ella Shockley tipped in the game's first goal at the 13:42 marker. Assumption responded quickly, as
Mia Salah recorded her first goal of the year 20 seconds later, with
Chloe Kaeller picking up the assist.
Following the first quarter, it was all Rams, as the reigning national runner-ups scored three goals in each of the remaining three quarters.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Kylie Gargiulo recorded ten saves for Assumption.
- The Rams outshot the Greyhounds 27-9 while maintaining a 17-4 advantage in penalty corners.
- West Chester leads the all-time series 3-0.
UP NEXT
- AU at No. 3 East Stroudsburg, Sunday, September 4, 1:00 pm
- WCU vs. No. 8 Bentley, Sunday, September 4, 12:00 pm
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