CHARLOTTE, N.C.- The Queens University of Charlotte field hockey team dropped a Sunday afternoon matchup with the Richmond Spiders in Charlotte. The Royals fell to 0-8 while the Spiders improved to 5-3.
Scoring Summary
1'- Richmond- Stevie Drum (Assisted by Madi Hyatt)
13'- Richmond- Alexandria Lavelle (Assisted by Kaitlyn Csensits and Jess McMeeking)
27'-Richmond- Lainey Nichols (Assisted by Annie Nash)
29'-Richmond- Avery Russell (Assisted by Olivia Corrato)
Turning Point
The Royals allowed four goals in the first half, including two over the last three minutes before halftime. However, goalkeeper Manisha Desai held strong in the second half and did not allow a goal over the final 30 minutes.
Key Stats & Notes
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Ellie Fitzgerald had her first two shots on goal of the season in the first period. The graduate student also set a season high with three shots and three shots on goal overall
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Following a three-shot performance against Lindenwood, Ella Martin recorded one shot and one shot on goal
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Karlee Alt had one shot and one shots on goal
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Manisha Desai recorded double digit saves for the third time this season as she had 11 saves
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Cassie McKenzie and Grace Wagner played all 60 minutes for the Royals
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Off the bench, Sydney Smith recorded a shot on goal
Up Next
The Royals stay at home to face Stonehill on Friday, September 22nd at 4:00 PM. Last season, the Skyhawks defeated the Royals 2-1 in Massachusetts. The following Sunday, Queens hosts Bellarmine at 11:00 am.
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