WORCESTER, Mass. – The No. 8 nationally ranked Assumption University field hockey team advanced back to the Northeast 10 Conference Championship, as the Greyhounds defeated Adelphi University 1-0 in the NE10 Semifinals, Friday evening at Brian Kelly '83 Stadium.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 1, Adelphi Univeristy 0
Records: Greyhounds (15-4, 8-1 NE10) | Panthers (13-7, 7-2 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Assumption came out aggressive in the opening quarter, controlling possession and generating several early scoring opportunities.
Caroline Mastergeorge,
Daisy Stone, and
Julia Carbone all put shots on goal, but Adelphi goalkeeper Tayla Szmak turned away all four attempts. The Greyhounds outshot the Panthers 6-2 in the opening 15 minutes, but the contest remained scoreless.
The Greyhounds continued to pressure Adelphi in the second quarter, as Stone and
Marta Brzoska combined for three shots on goal. However, the Panthers nearly broke through in the closing seconds of the half, as
Carolyn Durand made a save on Sydney Flores before
Riley Tepper recorded a crucial defensive save on the ensuing attempt, keeping the contest tied 0-0 heading into halftime.
Assumption finally broke through at 33:01 of the third quarter, as Brzoska netted her 11th goal of the season off an assist from Carbone, giving the Greyhounds a 1-0 advantage. Carbone used a backhanded pass into the middle of the circle, where Brzoska redirected the pass past the Panthers' netminder. Adelphi responded with a pair of shots on goal less than two minutes later, but Durand turned away both attempts to preserve the lead. Assumption continued to attack, outshooting the Panthers 9-3 in the frame, while Carbone nearly doubled the advantage with two shots on goal late in the quarter.
The Panthers increased their offensive pressure in the fourth quarter, generating four shots and two penalty corners. Durand made another key save at 48:40, while the Assumption defense limited Adelphi's scoring opportunities down the stretch. The Panthers pulled their goalkeeper with 2:30 remaining, but the Greyhounds held firm to secure the 1-0 shutout victory.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Carolyn Durand finished with five saves to earn the shutout, her sixth of the season.
- Assumption outshot Adelphi 20-11, including an 11-6 advantage in shots on goal.
- Brzoska paced the Greyhounds with six shots, including four on goal, while Stone added five shots and Carbone recorded three.
- Riley Tepper added a defensive save.
- Assumption now leads the all-time series 13-11.
UP NEXT
- Assumption at Saint Anselm College, Sunday, November 15, 1:00 pm – Northeast 10 Championship
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