Uniondale, NY - The field hockey team fell to Roberts Wesleyan University, 2-1, this afternoon at Mitchel Field. The Lions move to 2-6 overall and 2-2 in East Coast Conference play, while the Redhawks improve to 6-5 overall and stay undefeated in conference action (4-0).
How it Happened
- Both teams battled through a scoreless first quarter, with the Lions' defense successfully fending off three Redhawks' corner opportunities.
- Freshman goalkeeper Izzy Manzanares recorded four saves in the second quarter to keep Roberts Wesleyan off the scoreboard. On the offensive end, junior Samantha Naples had a shot blocked, while senior Lauren Brodowsky's attempt was saved by Redhawks goalkeeper Avery Richardson, sending the teams into halftime tied at zero.
- The Redhawks continued to generate chances in the third quarter, but three shots were blocked and two more were stopped by Manzanares, keeping the game scoreless heading into the final frame.
- Ashlyn Hermanofski broke the deadlock in the 48th minute of play off a pass from Avery Carinsi to go ahead 1-0.
- Ten minutes later, Makena Tooley converted a penalty stroke to extend the Redhawks' advantage to 2-0.
- The cardinal and white weren't deterred and responded just one minute later, as sophomore Katie Ogurick scored off an assist from junior Catherine Sasso to cut the deficit to 2-1.
- The Lions continued to pressure in the closing seconds, with senior Lauren Brodowsky recording two shots following a penalty corner, but the Redhawks held on for the 2-1 victory.
Top Performances
- Manzanares finished with a career-best seven saves in the net.
- Brodowsky led the Lions with four shots, while junior Samantha Naples added two.
- Ogurick scored her fifth goal of the season, while Sasso dished out her second assist of the year.
Up Next
The Lions return to action Tuesday (Oct. 20) to host the Dominican Chargers at 3:00 p.m. at Mitchel Field.
