Score: Washington & Jefferson College 4 – Elmira College 0
Records: Washington & Jefferson (5-7, 2-3 E8), Elmira (4-8, 1-4 E8)
Location: Murray Athletic Center – Pine Valley, NY
 
Pine Valley, NY -- One day after being shut down by Ithaca College, the offensive dry spell continued for the Elmira College field hockey team, as it fell to Washington & Jefferson College by an identical 4-0 final score. It is the first time this season Elmira has been shut out in back-to-back games this season.
 
The visitors jumped out to an early lead in the fourth minute when the Presidents capitalized on their first penalty corner. Allison Morrissey inserted the ball to Laura O'Malley at the left side of the arc. She set up the ball before firing a howitzer of a slap shot inside the far right corner of the cage.
 
Morrissey would set another in the 22^nd minute of play. She slipped a perfect stretch pass deep into the Elmira zone to Amanda Steffey, who slipped a sneaky shot inside the left post to double the Washington & Jefferson lead. It would remain 2-0 at halftime, as Mikayla Rebusmen '17 did well to keep the Soaring Eagles within striking distance. She made six saves before being relieved at the half.
 
The Soaring Eagles did well to limit the Presidents chances in the second half, holding the visitors to just five shots. Unfortunately, the Purple and Gold could not generate any offense of their own, getting just two shot attempts in the second half and three overall for the game.
 
Washington & Jefferson would add two late goals to cap the final score line. Morrissey would continue her big game adding the third goal on a nifty deflection, before collecting her third assist of the game on O'Malley's second goal of the game.
 
Turning Point
After struggling to generate much possession early, the Soaring Eagles began to grow into the game midway through the first half. However, in the 22^nd minute Washington & Jefferson would steal possession in the midfield and launch a quick counter attack, which would directly lead to the Presidents second goal.
 
Inside the Box Score

• Washington & Jefferson outshot Elmira 17-to-3, including a 12-to-1 advantage in shots on target.
• Washington & Jefferson led Elmira 9-to-3 in penalty corner opportunities.
• Amanda Steffey of Washington & Jefferson led all players with five shot attempts, while she tied her teammate Laura O'Malley with four shots on target.
• O'Malley finished with two goals to lead all players.
• Allison Morrissey of Washington & Jefferson had a monster game with one goal and three assists.
• Cassidy Genco '19 was the only Elmira player to get a shot on target on the afternoon.
• Rebusmen finished with a game-high six saves, but unfortunately was tabbed with her second loss on the weekend.

 
News and Notes

• It is the first time this season that Elmira has been shut out in back-to-back games this season.
• Today's contest marked the first time this season that Alli Gilbert '16 failed to record at least one shot attempt in the game.
• Elmira's three shot attempts marked the lowest output of the season.

 
Up Next
Elmira will be back in action on Saturday, October 17^th, when the Soaring Eagles welcome St. John Fisher College to the Murray Athletic Center. Start time is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. The team will celebrate Senior Recognition Day by honoring seniors Alli Gilbert '16 and Emily Castelli '16 in a pregame ceremony.