ATHENS, Ohio. – The Queens University of Charlotte field hockey team (2-7) earned its second straight win this season, defeating Bellarmine University (2-9) 1-0 in a neutral-site game at Ohio University.
INSIDE THE MATCH
Sydney Smith scored a goal in the second minute of action this afternoon, putting the Royals ahead 1-0 early in the match. Queens' defense then held Bellarmine scoreless for the remaining minutes of the match to secure their second victory of the season.
KEY STATS & NOTES
- Sydney Smith's goal was her second of the season.
- Enya Kemp recorded the first assist of her career in the win.
- Madison Destefano earned her second win of the season in goal after totaling eight saves.
- Queens was outshot 17-8, and the Royals put four shots on goal compared to Bellarmine's nine.
- Queens totaled seven penalty corners to Bellarmine's 11.
- Today's win is the first of the season for the Royals over an NCAA Division I opponent.
UP NEXT
Queens is right back in action tomorrow, taking on Ohio at 1 p.m.
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