West Haven, CT – The field hockey team fell, 7-1, this evening at Ralph F. Dellacamera Stadium. The loss drops the Lions to 0-5 (0-3 NE10), while the Chargers improve to 5-4 (5-0 NE10).
 
How it happened

• The home team didn't waste any time, scoring in the first three minutes to take the early advantage.
• New Haven would add two more goals to the scoreboard extending the lead to three with just over eight minutes to play in the opening quarter.
• Freshman Jessica Kofod put a shot on goal but was saved by the Chargers goalkeeper.
• The Lions defense kept the Chargers lead at three, blocking two shots in the second quarter.
• The Chargers would go on a 4-0 scoring run, extending their lead to seven with over twelve minutes to play in regulation.
• Freshman Gianna Festa recorded her first shot on goal with just under three minutes to play.
• Seconds later, junior Kyra Dalli capitalized netting her second goal of the season.
• In goal sophomore Ally Saigh made six saves.

 
Up Next

• The Lions will continue their road trip Sunday (Oct. 3) as they play Franklin Pierce at 11:00 a.m.