CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte field hockey team (0-5) battled with Towson University (3-3) this morning, falling 2-0 to the Tigers.
INSIDE THE MATCH
The Royals were aggressive from the start of today's match, finding a scoring opportunity early that went just high of the cage. The Tigers struck soon after, scoring a goal in the ninth minute of action to take a 1-0 lead. Towson then added another point to the board early in the second, which came from the stick of Rosemarie Staal.
Queens' offense got active in the third after a save by
Madison Destefano led to another scoring opportunity, where
Enya Kemp was able to put two shots on goal. Unfortunately, both were turned away by Towson's keeper. Kemp's second shot was the final of the day for the Royals, who were able to hold the Tigers' offense silent in the second half.
KEY STATS & NOTES
- Enya Kemp recorded the Royals' two shots on goal today.
- Madison Destefano recorded 13 saves for Queens in goal.
- Queens' defense held the Tigers scoreless in the second half despite facing 17 shots.
- The Royals were outshot 28-4, as the Tigers placed 15 shots on goal.
- The Tigers recorded 14 penalty corners to Queens' two.
UP NEXT
Queens will be back at Bessant Field on Friday, September 19, hosting Vermont.
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