SCRANTON, PA - Susquehanna field hockey shut out the Pacers of Marywood University Wednesday night, with
Emma Campitelli's goal in the third quarter offering enough offense in the 1-0 victory. The win puts Susquehanna at 4-6 as they return to Landmark Conference play this weekend.
How it Happened:
- A defensive battle by both teams saw no scores in the first half, even though the River Hawks out shot the Pacers 9-0 in the first two frames of play.
- The third frame started out similar to the first half, with SU tallying shots at the Pacer goalkeeper, but being turned away each time.
- Late in the third frame, Emma Campitelli struck the ball, finding the back of the net off a rebounded shot by Mady Quigley.
- The River Hawks tamed the Pacers for the remainder of the afternoon, shutting down any attempt at a shot on goal.
- The River Hawks held on to win the match up 1-0.
Inside the Box Score:
- Susquehanna tallied 18 shots during the contest, with ten shots being on goal. SU tallied four shots in the first frame, followed by an additional five shots in the second. The River Hawks best offensive quarter landed in the third, tallying seven shots, and one goal. SU wrapped up the fourth quarter with two insurance shots.
- Susquehanna goalkeeper played all 60 minutes of the match, facing zero shots on goal.
- The River Hawks earned eight penalty corners during the contest, compared to Marywood's two.
Up Next for the River Hawks:
- Saturday, October 4, vs. Elizabethtown College, 1 p.m. - Umpire Appreciation Game
- Wednesday, October 8, at Wilkes University, 7 p.m.
