Swarthmore College Field Hockey Team Falls to Rowan University 3-1

Strategic Insights -

The Swarthmore College field hockey team faced a tough non-conference opponent in the No. 14 Rowan University Profs and fell short with a 3-1 score on Wednesday evening. Although the Garnet managed to tie the game in the third quarter with a goal from Annika Hoyer, the Profs ultimately took the victory. The game saw both teams struggling to generate consistent pressure, with the Garnet recording 12 shots on cage and the Profs' goalkeeper making 11 saves. The two sides combined for 21 penalty corners.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Swarthmore College field hockey team faced off against the No. 14 Rowan University Profs in a non-conference game, resulting in a 3-1 loss for the Garnet.
  • Annika Hoyer scored the Garnet's only goal in the third quarter, which tied the game at 1-1, but the Profs regained the upper hand shortly after.
  • The Profs' goalkeeper made 11 saves during the contest, despite the Garnet placing 12 of their 14 shots on the cage.
  • The two teams combined for 21 penalty corners throughout the game.
  • Erin Coyle's shot was saved by the goalkeeper before Hoyer corralled the rebound and scored the tying goal.
  • The Profs regained the lead just 20 seconds later on a high back-hand shot in the scoring area.
  • Rowan added a big insurance goal with just 31 seconds left in the third quarter, putting them ahead 3-1.

Statistics:

  • The Swarthmore College field hockey team recorded 12 shots on cage, with 11 of them being saved by the Profs' goalkeeper.
  • The Profs' goalkeeper made 11 saves during the contest.
  • The two teams combined for 14 shots on goal.
  • The Profs maintained possession for the majority of the game, with the Garnet struggling to generate consistent pressure.
  • Rowan University scored 3 goals, with 2 of them being added in the third quarter.
  • The Profs registered 21 penalty corners throughout the game.

Sources:

  • Swarthmore College Athletics, "No. 22 Swarthmore College Field Hockey Team Falls to No. 14 Rowan University, 3-1"