MADISON, Nj. – The River Hawks took down Drew University 1-0 on Saturday afternoon in their final game of the regular season.  The victory placed Susquehanna third overall in the conference and secured a spot in the semi-finals of the conference tournament.

Susquehanna 1, Drew 0
 
How It Happened

• The River Hawks and the Rangers kept the game scoreless for the entire first half of play. Susquehanna fired off 17 shots in the first two periods but were unable to score.
• The team came out ready to win in the third quarter as senior captain Hunter Pitman (White Haven, Pa./Crestwood) found the back of the cage after diving in from the right side.  off an assist from Annalee Smith (Flanders, Nj. / Mount Olive)
• Neither team was able to find the back of the cage for the remainder of the third quarter or the fourth and the River Hawks held onto the 1-0 lead for the win.

Inside the Box Score

• Susquehanna forced 26 penalty corners while not allowing the Rangers to earn a single penalty corner.
• The River Hawks outshot Drew 33 to zero as SU had 15 of those shots on goal.
• The Rangers finished the game with 12 goalie saves and two defensive saves.

 
Top Performers

• Pitman picked up the game winning goal increasing her goal total to 19.
• Smith recorded her fourth assist of the season.
• Carly Schiller recorded two defensive saves for Drew while goalkeeper Joie Slossar recorded 12 saves.

 
Up Next for the River Hawks

• November 6 vs. Catholic (12-7) – Landmark Conference Semi-Finals –Washington D.C.– 7:00 p.m.

 
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