University of Massachusets Athletics
Friday, October 14
Amherst, Mass.
2 P.M.
University of Massachusetts
(11-3)
2
vs
1
VCU
(8-6)
1
2
3
4
F
VCU
0
1
0
0
1
Massachusetts
1
0
1
0
2
Photo by: THOM KENDALL FOR UMASS ATHLETICS
No. 18 Massachusetts Field Hockey Sneaks Past VCU, 2-1
October 14, 2022 | Field Hockey
Bella Ianni scored her third goal in four games to hoist the Minutewomen over the Rams on Friday afternoon.
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts Field Hockey team was victorious against Atlantic 10 conference opponent VCU Rams on Friday afternoon at the Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex. Freshman Paula Lorenzini and senior Bella Ianni scored in the team's 11th win of the season. The Minutewomen improved to 11-3 overall (4-1 in conference play), while the Rams now stand at 8-6 overall (3-2 in conference play).
Lorenzini scored the first goal of the match at 10:28 in the first quarter, sneaking the ball past goalkeeper Sheridan Messier (6 saves). The goal was assisted by Isolde Otten. VCU tied the game up at 8:53 in the second quarter off of a rebound off of goalkeeper Myrte van Herwijnen (1 save). Ianni notched the game-winning goal, getting the ball around the goalie at 7:18 in the third quarter with an assist credited to Steph Gottwals.
The Minutewomen led the Rams in shots (13-2), shots on goal (8-2), and corners (4-1).
Massachusetts returns to action on Sunday, October 16 as they take on the No. 23-ranked UAlbany Great Danes at 2 p.m. at the Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
Lorenzini scored the first goal of the match at 10:28 in the first quarter, sneaking the ball past goalkeeper Sheridan Messier (6 saves). The goal was assisted by Isolde Otten. VCU tied the game up at 8:53 in the second quarter off of a rebound off of goalkeeper Myrte van Herwijnen (1 save). Ianni notched the game-winning goal, getting the ball around the goalie at 7:18 in the third quarter with an assist credited to Steph Gottwals.
The Minutewomen led the Rams in shots (13-2), shots on goal (8-2), and corners (4-1).
Massachusetts returns to action on Sunday, October 16 as they take on the No. 23-ranked UAlbany Great Danes at 2 p.m. at the Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
Team Stats
VCU
UMASS
Goals
1
2
Shots
2
13
Shots on Goal
2
8
Saves
6
1
Corners
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Paula Lorenzini (2)
Assisted By: Isolde Otten
GOAL by UMASS Paula Lorenzini (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Isolde Otten, goal number 2 for season.
10:28
MCKINNEY, Lonica (6)
off a corner off the goalie
23:53
Bella Ianni (2)
Assisted By: Steph Gottwals
around the goalie
37:18
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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