Field Hockey Shuts Out EMU
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Sweet Briar College field hockey team (3-10, 1-6 ODAC) secured a decisive 2-0 victory on the road this evening against the Eastern Mennonite Royals (0-15, 0-6 ODAC).
The first quarter saw Sweet Briar come out aggressively, registering five shots. The Vixens generated two penalty corners and kept the pressure high, with key shooting attempts from sophomore
Megan Newton (Jaffrey, N.H.) and junior
Gigi Hutman (Bordentown, N.J.). Sweet Briar's defense held firm, limiting Eastern Mennonite to just one shot in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Sweet Briar converted their intensity into a lead. After a series of opportunities and blocked shots, Hutman broke the deadlock at the 20-minute mark, scoring on a penalty stroke for her second goal of the season. Newton continued to drive the attack with frequent attempts, and the team recorded eight total shots in the quarter, maintaining control and a steady flow of penalty corners. The back line, anchored by sophomore goalkeeper
Reiyn Hart (Bridgton, Maine), held the Royals to just one shot, which Hart comfortably saved, sending Sweet Briar into halftime with a 1-0 advantage.?
Sweet Briar maintained their grip in the third quarter, adding a second goal by first-year
Antonia Supino (Putnam Valley, N.Y.), who scored at the 38:36 mark. The Vixens notched six more shots in the quarter, and continued to limit the Royals offensively. Defenders like senior
Carlina Christy (Denver, Pa.) and sophomore
Bella Perdue (Richmond, Va.) remained active, generating multiple penalty corner chances and blocking counterattacks throughout the period.
The fourth quarter saw Sweet Briar focusing on game management and continuing their strong defensive display. Hart and her defenders thwarted every aim from Eastern Mennonite, preserving the shutout.
Highlights
- Eight different Vixens registered a shot in tonight's contest.
- Newton and Hutman led the team in shots on goal.
What's Next
The Vixens will remain on the road next week for their final ODAC match up against Bridgewater on Oct. 29th.
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