Alison Mariano
0
Elmira ELMIRA (0-3, 0-1)
6
Winner Wash. & Jeff. WJC (4-0, 1-0)
Elmira ELMIRA
(0-3, 0-1)
0
Final
6
Wash. & Jeff. WJC
(4-0, 1-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Elmira ELMIRA 0 0 0
Wash. & Jeff. WJC 4 2 6

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Presidents Top Elmira in E8 Field Hockey Opener

Score: Washington & Jefferson 6 – Elmira College 0
Records: Wash. & Jeff. (4-0, 1-0 E8), Elmira (0-3, 0-1 E8)
Location: Cameron Stadium – Washington, Pa.
 
WASHINGTON, Pa. -- The Elmira College field hockey team opened Empire 8 Conference play bright and early this morning, as the Soaring Eagles traveled to Washington, Pa., to face Washington & Jefferson College. Elmira surrendered four first-half goals, which proved to be too much to overcome, as the Presidents marched away with a 6-0 conference-opening win.
 
Washington & Jefferson utilized a lopsided shot total to earn today's win, peppering Elmira's netminders with 38 shots, 27 of which found their way on frame. Of the team's 38 shots, 22 came in the first half alone.
 
Julie Hockenberger '18 got the start in cage for Elmira and faced a barrage shot attempts. She made 11 saves in 56:21 of action, before Tina O'Donnell '20 entered the contest for the final 13:39 of regulation. O'Donnell finished with four saves in that time.  
 
Turning Point
After surrendering the game's first goal 3:04 into the first half, Elmira settled in and kept the Presidents off the scoreboard for the next 16 minutes. However, EC would allow three goals in a 6:34 span, as Washington & Jefferson put a stranglehold on the match with 4-0 halftime lead.
 
Inside the Box Score
  • W&J outshot Elmira 38-to-6 and put 27 of those attempts on frame, compared to EC's two.
  • The penalty corner count was fairly even, as W&J held a slight lead, 10-7.
  • EC surrendered four first-half goals, with the first coming 3:04 into the contest.
  • Hockenberger was EC's starter in the cage and came up with 11 saves.
  • O'Donnell came in for relief duty in net and made four saves.
 
News and Notes
  • Elmira dropped to 0-3 on the season and 0-1 in E8 play.
  • Hockenberger has made double-digit saves in back-to-back games.
  • Hockenberger's save total for the season sits at 30.
  • Elmira plays in its home opener next on Wednesday, September 14th.
 
Up Next
Elmira resumes its non-conference schedule this Wednesday, September 14th, when the Soaring Eagles play in their home opener against Oswego State. Action at the Murray Athletic Center begins at 4:00 p.m.


 
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