Saint Francis Field Hockey Sees Historic Win Streak

Strategic Insights -

For the first time since 2016, the Saint Francis Field Hockey team has won 11 games in a season, with a current winning streak of eight straight games. This impressive run has been led by Sofia Marciano, who continues to break records with her goal-scoring prowess. Marciano's performance has placed her third in program history for most goals in a season, and she has also become the second player in team history to score 13 goals in one season.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Saint Francis Field Hockey team has won 11 games in a season for the first time since 2016.
  • The team's winning streak has grown to eight straight games, tying the program record set in 2014.
  • Sofia Marciano has placed third in program history for most goals in a season and is the second player in team history to score 13 goals in one season.
  • Marciano has recorded 10 assists this year, and her overtime goal in the recent win moved her into third place in program history for most goals in a single season.
  • Junior midfielder Brooklyn Widdess scored her third goal of the season in the win, marking a notable moment in the game.
  • Head coach Mackenzie Allessie has reached the 11-win mark for the first time in her career and has become only the second head coach ever to surpass a 10-plus win mark in program history.
  • The team is returning to Loretto this weekend for its final home series of the 2025 campaign against Sacred Heart.

Statistics:

  • Number of games won by Saint Francis Field Hockey this season: 11.
  • Length of the team's current winning streak: 8 games.
  • Number of goals scored by Sofia Marciano this season: 13.
  • Number of assists recorded by Marciano this year: 10.
  • Number of wins Allessie has achieved in her career: 11.
  • Number of head coaches in program history to surpass a 10-plus win mark: 2.

Sources:

  • Saint Francis University Athletics news release