WORCESTER, Mass.– The Assumption University field hockey team pushed their winning streak to five games, as they took down No. 9 Saint Anselm College, 1-0 in Northeast 10 Conference action, Saturday afternoon at Brian Kelly '83 Stadium.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 1, No. 9 Saint Anselm College
Records: Greyhounds (7-5, 6-1 NE10) | Hawks (8-5, 5-2 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
In the first quarter, the game was played nearly entirely in the midfield, as Assumption was the only team to get a shot. The Greyhounds would not have to wait long into the second quarter, as
Taylor Tory scored off the feed by
Elle Murray just over a minute into the frame. Saint Anselm would respond with authority, as they outshot the hosts 7-4 in the frame and had four corners in the final five minutes.
Coming out of the break, the Hawks continued to press their offense, as they outshot the Hounds 9-4. It was the Greyhounds' top-ranked defense that flexed their muscles and kept the Manchester-based team off the scoreboard for the entirety of the second half
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Paige Gillette picked up nine saves for her third shutout of the year.
- Saint Anselm College outshot Assumption 16-9, while also having seven corners to just three for the hosts.
- The Greyhounds are not just the third team to keep the Hawks off the scoreboard on the year, joining Shippensburg and Adelphi.
- With the assist on the game's only goal, Elle Murray extended her point streak to five games, where she has totaled seven goals and two assists.
- Assumption now leads the all-time series 21-20.
UP NEXT
- Assumption vs. Pace University, Tuesday, October 14, 7:00 pm.
- Saint Anselm College vs. St. Thomas Aquinas College, Tuesday, October 14, 4:00 pm.
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