Collegian: UMass field hockey continues dominance on offense

By Cody Lahl on September 10, 2013 8:52 AM

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Daily Collegian staff writer Jason Kates caught up with UMass field hockey head coach Carla Tagliente this week to discuss the early production of the offense and its impact on the Minutewomen opening the season with five consecutive victories.

Despite losing several leading scorers from last year to graduation, the Massachusetts field hockey team hasn't lost a beat offensively.

UMass has tallied 18 goals on 88 shots through the first five games of the season, 59 of which have been on goal.

Sophomore Brooke Sabia has led the Minutewomen (5-0) this season with seven goals so far. UMass is averaging 3.6 goals per game while allowing just one per game defensively.

UMass coach Carla Tagliente has attributed this great start not just to the recent performances of Sabia, but to efforts of the entire team...

Read the full story here. More information on UMass field hockey can be found through UMassAthletics.com.

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