University of Massachusets Athletics
University of Massachusetts
(7-7, 4-2 A-10)
Saint Francis
(4-11, 1-4 A-10)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SFU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Hockey Blanks Saint Francis, 2-0
October 20, 2019 | Field Hockey
Minutewomen have won six in a row on the road for the first time since 2008
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The result also was the third consecutive win for the Minutewomen and sixth on the road, the latter marking the first such feat since Sept. 5-Oct. 19, 2008.
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In goal, junior Marlise van Tonder had four saves and earned her second consecutive clean sheet, her fourth of the season. Saint Francis goalkeeper Claudia Marzec recorded six stops in the setback.
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In the eighth minute, UMass started the day's scoring when Crawford picked up a loose ball from classmate Jess Beech and found Cooper on the edge of the circle. Cooper entered from the left side and put a low shot past Marzec and into the right corner of the cage for her fifth goal of the season. The tally proved to be the game-winner.
ÂHere's a peek at Lucy's goal...bouncing ball that snuck into the right corner of the cage#RollUMass #Flagship?? pic.twitter.com/Sb6uuM02vo
— UMass Field Hockey (@UMassFH) October 20, 2019
UMass added some insurance in the 24th minute with the first goal of Gottwals' collegiate career. Junior Georgie McTear put a shot on goal that Marzec turned aside, but Gottwals was camped in perfect position on the doorstep to clean up the rebound.
Â??FIRST CAREER GOAL TWEET??
— UMass Field Hockey (@UMassFH) October 20, 2019
We see you Steph Gottwals!
2-0 #Flagship??#RollUMass pic.twitter.com/87Hbd9a3zK
McTear nearly stretched the lead to 3-0 in the 52nd minute, ringing the post on a penalty corner opportunity. It was one of seven corners for Massachusetts on the day to just two for Saint Francis, while the Maroon and White also amassed a 9-4 advantage in shots on goal.
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Massachusetts now returns home and continues the second half of the A-10 schedule with a Fri., Oct. 25 game against La Salle, scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex. It will mark UMass' annual Pink Game in support of the fight against cancer and fans are encouraged to show their support by wearing pink.
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For the latest news and updates around UMass field hockey, follow the team on Facebook (UMass Field Hockey), Twitter (@UMassFH) and Instagram (@UMassFieldHockey).
Â?? "Our team just stepped in quietly confident and was able to take care of business...it was a super gritty weekend and I'm proud of this group for coming out with two wins." -Barb Weinberg#RollUMass | #Flagship?? pic.twitter.com/VbJPCESCug
— UMass Field Hockey (@UMassFH) October 20, 2019
Team Stats
COOPER, Lucy (5)
Assisted By: CRAWFORD, Emily
GOAL by UMASS COOPER, Lucy (FIRST GOAL), Assist by CRAWFORD, Emily, goal number 5 for season.
7:33
GOTTWALS, Steph (1)
On a rebound
23:36
