CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte field hockey team opened its inaugural NCAA Division I season this evening hosting Longwood University at Bessant Field. The Royals(0-1) fell to the Lancers(1-0) by a score of 3-1 after leading 1-0 early in the match.

Scoring Summary
1' – QUEENS- Enya Kemp (Assist by Ava Moser)
7'- LONGWOOD- Marousssia Walckiers (Unassisted)
47'- LONGWOOD- Madison Wiley (Unassisted)
58'- LONGWOOD- Caroline Hampton (Assist by Caroline Hampton)
 
Turning Point
Queens sophomore forward Enya Kemp would be the first to strike this evening finding the back of the cage less than two minutes after the start of play. The Lancers knotted the game at 1-1 with a goal in the seventh, and the score remained tied until Longwood put two additional goals on the board in the fourth to take the season-opening victory.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Kemp's goal was the first DI goal in Queens history.
• The Royals placed two shots on goal in today's match, both coming in the first half. Queens totaled eight shots.
• Longwood put 13 of their 32 shots on goal.
• Marlee Geppert of Queens finished the game with a new career-high nine saves.
• Walckiers of Longwood led all on the field with nine total shots and three shots on goal.
• Longwood totaled 18 penalty corners to Queens' seven.

 
Up Next
Queens will be back at home a week from tonight on Sept. 2 hosting Davidson College at Bessant Field. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Click here to see the full 2022 Queens field hockey schedule.

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