ASTON, Pa. - The Hood College field hockey team traveled to take on the Knights of Neuman University, coming away with a strong 4-2 victory.
Inside the Box Score
Ava Snelsire (Berlin, Md./Stephen Decatur) posted her first career goal.
Kate Haufe (Severna Park, Md./Severna Park) scored via penalty stroke.
How It Happened
Snelsire got the Blazers offense rolling early into the 1st quarter with a goal that was assisted by
Ellie Dainton (Mays Landing, NJ./Saint Joseph Academy). Snelsire earns her first collegiate goal.
The Blazers offense wouldn't stop there, quickly responding with another goal by
Emma Numme (Shrub Oak, NY/Lakeland), to make the lead 2-0.
Kylie Roessler joined the party in the 2nd quarter adding another score to make it 3-0 that was assisted by
Bianca Scally (Thousand Oaks, Calif./Thousand Oaks).
The Knights stopped the bleeding by chipping into the Blazer's lead, making it 3-1 on a penalty stroke by Cadence Conti, leading into the half.
The Blazers, looking for the dagger against the Knights of Neumann, quickly respond in the 3rd quarter on a penalty stroke by
Kate Haufe (Severna Park, Md./Severna Park), making it 4-1.
The Knights, fighting to stay in contention with the Blazers, fired off a goal late into the 4th quarter courtesy of Cadence Conti, to make the score 4-2. However, the Blazers quick offensive start set the tone earlier for the game, overwhelming Neuman, and holding firm when the Knights attempted a comeback.
Allie Wallin (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora) had five saves in the contest today to help the Blazers earn the win. Wallin earned her second win of the season.
For The Opponent
Cadence Conti finished the match with two goals.
Caley Gee finished with six saves.
Analysis
The Blazers had 10 shots on goal, and the Knights had 8 shots on goal.
The Knights held a 14-5 edge over the Blazers in corners.
Up Next
The Hood College field hockey team is set to take on Elizabethtown College Tuesday, September 16, at 6 p.m. in a special matchup celebrating Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night.
