MERION STATION, Pa. – A late goal in the fourth quarter led Penn past the Saint Joseph's field hockey team, 3-2, at Ellen Ryan Field on Sunday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Saint Joseph's (8-9) jumped out to an early lead as Carly Hynd jammed home a loose ball just four and a half minutes into the game.
• Three minutes later, Ava Smith dribbled across the circle, rounded a defender, and fired low for her team-leading 15th goal of the season and a 2-0 Hawk lead.
• The Quakers answered with two and a half minutes to go in the quarter through a rebound goal from Julia Ryan.
• Penn (8-6) drew level late in the second as Philene Klas scored on a corner.
• Neither team could break the deadlock until less than six minutes remained when Ryan evaded a defender after a long pass and fired home what turned out to be the game-winner.
BEHIND THE BOX SCORE
• Paige Kieft made six saves in the cage for the Hawks while Ruby de Frees made four for the Quakers.
• Penn held an 11-8 advantage in shots and earned seven corners while the Hawks had just one.
UP NEXT
The Hawks close out the regular season against La Salle at Ellen Ryan Field on Friday.
Field Hockey Falls to Penn, 3-2
A late goal in the fourth quarter led Penn past the Saint Joseph's field hockey team, 3-2, at Ellen Ryan Field on Sunday afternoon.
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