HUNTINGDON, Pa. — The Susquehanna University field hockey team earned a 2-0 shutout victory over Juniata College Tuesday night, picking up a key Landmark Conference win at Knox Stadium.
How It Went Down
- After a scoreless opening quarter, the River Hawks broke through in the second period. Susquehanna earned back-to-back penalty corners, and Samara Campenni capitalized at the 20:13 mark to put the River Hawks ahead 1-0.
- Susquehanna continued to apply pressure following the goal, with Taylor Rothermel putting a shot on target that was saved by Juniata goalkeeper Kara Stringfellow. The River Hawks carried their one-goal advantage into halftime.
- Both defenses held firm in the third quarter, with Susquehanna generating several scoring opportunities. Ella Shimp had an attempt stopped by a defensive save, while Bailey Neff and Sydney Jordan each put shots on goal. The River Hawks also earned two penalty corners in the period but were unable to extend their lead.
- Susquehanna turned up the pressure in the fourth quarter, recording 10 shots in the final 15 minutes. Jada Thompson and Campenni each tested Stringfellow before the River Hawks generated another pair of penalty corners. Isabel Goncalves put two shots toward goal, and Jordan struck the post as Susquehanna continued searching for an insurance goal.
- The breakthrough came with just over five minutes remaining. After another pair of blocked shots, Lauren Leibensperger found the back of the cage at 54:39 off an assist from Thompson, doubling the River Hawks' advantage to 2-0. Susquehanna's defense held Juniata scoreless the rest of the way to secure the shutout victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Samara Campenni scored the opening goal in the second quarter, finishing with three shots on goal.
- Lauren Leibensperger added the insurance goal late in the fourth quarter, assisted by Jada Thompson.
- Thompson recorded an assist and three shots.
- Susquehanna outshot Juniata 19-7, putting 10 shots on goal compared to Juniata's three.
- The River Hawks held a 6-4 advantage in penalty corners.
- Goalkeeper Taytum Lombardi made three saves to record the shutout, improving to 3-4 on the year.
Up Next for the River Hawks
- Susquehanna returns home Saturday, October 17, for Senior Day against Moravian University. Game time is set for 1 p.m. at Sassafras Multipurpose Field.
