Southern New Hampshire University Field Hockey Team Earns Shutout Victory Over Lincoln Memorial University

Strategic Insights -

The Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) field hockey team secured a 3-0 shutout victory over Lincoln Memorial University on September 14, 2019, at Larkin Field. This hard-fought win marked the Penmen's second consecutive shutout and improved their overall record to 2-2. The victory also extended SNHU's lead in the all-time series with Lincoln Memorial, making it 1-0 in favor of the Penmen.

Key Takeaways:

  • The game was the first-ever meeting between SNHU and Lincoln Memorial University, with the Penmen emerging victorious.
  • Freshman Sophie Bilodeau scored her first career goal in the 29th minute, capitalizing on an assist from freshman Kim Dull.
  • Junior midfielder Amelia Crocombe opened the scoring with an unassisted strike in the 22nd minute, followed by a penalty corner goal from graduate forward Minke van de Poll in the 24th minute.
  • The Penmen dominated the stat sheet, outshooting Lincoln Memorial 33-10, including a 19-6 edge in shots on goal.
  • The team also held a 15-7 advantage in penalty corners.
  • Freshman goalkeeper Agustina Miranda Waigand earned the win with one save, while freshman Margaux de Bievre added four saves in the second half to complete the combined shutout.
  • The clean sheet marked the Penmen's second consecutive shutout, with Lincoln Memorial's keeper Cayla Wiggins recording 16 saves in the losing effort.

Statistics:

  • 3-0 shutout victory for SNHU
  • 33 total shots for SNHU, 10 for Lincoln Memorial
  • 19 shots on goal for SNHU, 6 for Lincoln Memorial
  • 15-7 edge in penalty corners for SNHU
  • 2 consecutive shutouts for SNHU
  • 8th ranking in the NFHCA Preseason Poll for SNHU
  • 2-2 overall record for SNHU
  • 1-0 all-time series lead for SNHU over Lincoln Memorial

Sources:

  • Southern New Hampshire University Athletics news release, September 14, 2019
  • NFHCA Preseason Poll, 2019 (no specific date mentioned)