MANCHESTER, NH. – The No. 10 nationally ranked Assumption University field hockey team saw their seven-game winning streak snapped by No. 8 Saint Anselm College, as the Hounds fell 2-1 in Northeast 10 Conference action Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Score: Saint Anselm College 2, Assumption University 1
Records: Greyhounds (8-4, 4-1 NE10) | Hawks (10-3, 5-0 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Assumption wasted little time getting on the board, as
Elly Schofer found the back of the net just 2:05 into the contest to give the Greyhounds an early 1-0 lead. Assumption continued to apply offensive pressure throughout the opening quarter, with
Marta Brzoska and
Daisy Stone each generating scoring opportunities. The Greyhounds outshot Saint Anselm 4-1 in the opening 15 minutes to carry a one-goal lead into the second quarter.
The Greyhounds maintained their offensive pressure in the second quarter, generating three shots and a penalty corner.
Nova Rijks nearly doubled the advantage in the 25th minute, but Saint Anselm goalkeeper Mackenzie Wehrum turned away her attempt. The Hawks responded in the 28th minute when Sophie Smith scored off an assist from Ruby Reid, leveling the contest at 1-1 heading into halftime.
Saint Anselm came out aggressively in the third quarter, generating seven shots and three penalty corners. Assumption goalkeeper Abigail Derosier made two saves to keep the contest tied, while the Greyhounds generated scoring chances through
Caroline Mastergeorge and Brzoska. However, the Hawks broke through with 53 seconds remaining in the quarter, as Meghan Carey scored at 44:07 to give Saint Anselm a 2-1 lead.
Trailing by one entering the final quarter, Assumption controlled the offensive opportunities, outshooting Saint Anselm 6-0 and earning three penalty corners. Mastergeorge nearly found the equalizer in the 56th minute, but Wehrum saved it to preserve the Hawks' lead. Despite continued pressure from Stone and the Greyhounds in the closing minutes, Saint Anselm held on for the 2-1 victory.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Abbie Derosier made two saves in the loss.
- Assumption outshot Saint Anselm 16-9 and also led 7-4 on penalty corners.
- The all-time series is now tied at 21-21.
UP NEXT
- Assumption vs. Franklin Pierce University, Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 pm.
- Saint Anselm at American International College, Saturday, October 24, 12:00 pm.
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