EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. – The No. 4 nationally ranked Assumption University field hockey team used two second-half goals to knock off No. 2 East Stroudsburg University in non-conference action Sunday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Score: No. 4 Assumption University 3, No. 2 East Stroudsburg University 1
Records: Greyhounds (2-0, 0-0 NE10) | Warriors (1-1, 0-0 PSAC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
East Stroudsburg started strong, scoring off an early penalty corner. The blast from the top of the circle was redirected behind the Assumption netminder. The hosts would carry a 1-0 lead into the second half despite the Greyhounds outshooting the Warriors 7-5.
After halftime, the Hounds tied up the game just over a minute into the second half.
Mia Salah found
Elle Murray on the break, and Murray scored a back-door goal. Six minutes later, Assumption struck again, as Murray's initial shot off the corner was saved, but
Julia Carbone drove in the rebound to give the Blue and White their first lead of the day. East Stroudsburg would control the fourth quarter, as they outshot Assumption 10-0, but
Paige Gillette and the Greyhounds defense would hold strong and earn a 2-1 road win.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Paige Gillette logged eight saves to pick up the win.
- Elle Murray recorded three points, as she tallied a goal and an assist.
- East Stroudsburg outshot Assumption 22-10 while also having a 13-9 advantage in corners.
- ESU still leads the all-time series 6-3.
UP NEXT
- Assumption at No. 3 Shippensburg University, Saturday, September 14, 4:00 pm
- East Stroudsburg at No. 9 Pace University, Wednesday, September 11, 4:00 pm
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