The Vixen field hockey team fought a hard battle against Virginia Wesleyan today at Thayer Field; in the end it would be the Marlins who won with a score of 5-0. The statistics did not reflect how well the Vixens played. “It's hard because hockey does not have statistics for midfield play, accurate passes, or never giving up. The girls played a great game today forcing Virginia Wesleyan to execute, and that's exactly what they did.  I could not have been more proud of their progress and their willingness to never let up,” said coach Lamina. 

Scoring for the Marlins first was number 18 Courtney Eisekt, with a penalty stroke against first year goalkeeper Lori Kirkland (Glen Allen, Va.). Kirkland came up with six saves in her first start of the season.  The second goal of the half came from Whitney King when she lifted the ball over Kirkland who dove and saved the initial shot.  The first half ended with Vixens 0, Marlins 2.

The Marlins continued to finish around the cage scoring three more unanswered goals in the second half.  The Vixens came up with a total of seven penalty corners on the day.

The Vixens are back in action on Saturday to host Transylvania at 1 pm.  Also, it is  Senior Day, so come on out and support the Vixen Hockey Team.