Minutewomen Claim Convincing Win Over Saint Louis, 5-1

AMHERST, Mass. -- No. 19 Massachusetts (8-3, 3-0) remained unbeatean in Atlantic 10 play, claiming a convincing 5-1 victory over Saint Louis (1-7, 0-3) on Friday at Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex. The Minutewomen totaled five goals from four different players in a dominant showing that included 48 shots and 19 penalty corners for the home side.

Graduate Student Elena Clococeanu led the Minutewomen offensively, recording her first brace in the maroon and white. Clococeanu continued to be a dynamic presence on set pieces, scoring both her goals from either a penalty stroke or corner on the day. The Hamburg, Germany native is now tied with Elani Sherwood for the team lead in goal, ranking fifth in the A-10 with six on the year.

Defender Paula Lorenzini also converted a penalty stroke in the matchup, scoring her fourth goal of season. The tally marks a new single season career-high for the Mendoza, Argentina native. Lorenzini fired in a game-high 10 shots, seven of which were on goal.

Sophomore Kristy Leonard and senior Hannah de Gast each recorded their second goal of the season, netting the game's first and second scores.

Saint Louis was led by Josefina Perez who scored her eighth goal of the season in the matchup.

Breaking Down The Action

Kristy Leonard secured the lead for the Minutewomen, firing a pass from Elani Sherwood into an open net to make it 1-0 with 5:55 remaining in the first quarter.
The Minutewomen overcame a slow start to dominate the first quarter defensively, holding a 7-1 shot advantage through the first 15 minutes.
Massachusetts maintained offensive pressure with a 13-4 shot advantage in the second quarter, including a penalty stroke attempt.
Elena Clococeanu took the penalty stroke attempt, missing just wide with 4:59 remaining in the second quarter.
The Minutewomen took advantage of their multitude of opportunities late in the second as Hannah de Gast secured her second goal of the season, sending the teaminto halftime with a 2-0 lead.
The Minutewomen wasted no time in the third quarter as Paula Lorenzini forced a penalty stroke just 4:37 into the second half.
Lorenzini would eventually take and convert the stroke for her fourth goal of the season and a 3-0 Minutewomen advantage.
A series of three offensive penalty corners led to the Minutewomen's third penalty stroke attempt of the game with 11 seconds remaining in the third quarter
Clococeanu converted the attempt, scoring her second penalty stroke goal of the season to make the score 4-0 Minutewomen.
Saint Louis secured its lone goal of the game as Josefina Perez converted a penalty stroke to make it 4-1 with 10:29 remaining in regulation.
The Minutewomen capped the afternoon with a goal as Clococeanu secured her first career brace to make it 5-1 with 4:36 left in the fourth.

Notable Numbers

2: Clococeanu scored a brace, tallying her fifth and sixth goal of the season.
3: Danahy now ranks third nationally with nine assists on the season.
4: Sherwood recorded her fourth assist, pushing her point total to 16 on the year.
4: Lorenzini set a new single-season career high with her fourth goal of the year.
5: The Minutewomen recorded their fifth game with at least four goals scored this season.
5: Massachusetts scored five goals from four different players.
6: Clococeanu and Sherwood now rank fifth in the A-10 with six goals.
9: Danahy dished out her A-10 leading ninth assist of the season.
17: Danahy still leads the Minutewomen with 17 points on the season.
48: Massachusetts recorded 48 shots in the contest, 29 of which were on goal.

Series History

With the victory, Massachusetts now holds a 21-0 advantage all-time against the Billikens.

Up Next

The Minutewomen continue their weekend at The Chuk, challenging regional foe Boston College on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. in Amherst. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and can be followed live on umassathletics.com or UMassFH on Twitter

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Team Stats

Elena Clococeanu

Paula Lorenzini

Hannah de Gast

Kristy Leonard

Players Mentioned

Elena Clococeanu

Hannah de Gast

Kristy Leonard

Paula Lorenzini

Elani Sherwood

Players Mentioned

Elena Clococeanu

Hannah de Gast

Kristy Leonard

Paula Lorenzini

Elani Sherwood

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