Ursinus Field Hockey Team Secures 4-1 Victory Over Washington College

Strategic Insights -

The Ursinus field hockey team gained momentum early in their game against Washington College, scoring three goals in the first period and securing a 4-1 victory on Saturday afternoon at Snell Alumnae Field. This win marked the Bears' 15th consecutive home win over Washington College and their 13th in the last 14 meetings overall. The team's improvement to 5-7 overall and 1-2 in Centennial Conference play, while the Shorewomen fell to 5-8 on the season and 2-3 in conference action.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ursinus field hockey team has won 15 consecutive home games against Washington College, with their overall record improving to 5-7 and 1-2 in Centennial Conference play.
  • Junior Marie Brainard scored the first goal of the game, just four minutes in, after senior Lauren Sieczkowski inserted a penalty corner.
  • The team capitalized on penalty corners, with senior Gigi Testa scoring her third goal of the season and junior Rachel Fosbenner intercepting a pass to assist in Remi Lloyd's first goal of the season.
  • Both teams recorded 10 shots, but Ursinus held a 7-5 edge in shots on goal and a 9-5 advantage in penalty corners.
  • Senior goalie Adriana Palladinetti earned the win with four saves, while Washington's Charlotte Schurman took the loss with three saves.

Statistics:

  • 15: The number of consecutive home wins for the Ursinus field hockey team over Washington College.
  • 5-7: The overall record of the Ursinus field hockey team after their win.
  • 1-2: The record of the Ursinus field hockey team in Centennial Conference play after their win.
  • 5-8: The season record for Washington College after their loss.
  • 2-3: The record of Washington College in conference action after their loss.
  • 4-1: The final score of the game between Ursinus and Washington College.
  • 10: The number of shots recorded by both teams in the game.
  • 7-5: The edge in shots on goal for Ursinus over Washington College.
  • 9-5: The advantage in penalty corners for Ursinus over Washington College.
  • 4: The number of saves made by senior goalie Adriana Palladinetti.
  • 3: The number of saves made by Washington's Charlotte Schurman.

Sources:

  • Ursinus College Athletics