MeganRae Burke vs. Keuka
7
Winner NAZARETH NAZARETH (1-9, 1-3 EMPIRE 8)
0
ELMIRA ELMIRA (1-5, 0-3 EMPIRE 8)
Winner
NAZARETH NAZARETH
(1-9, 1-3 EMPIRE 8)
7
Final
0
ELMIRA ELMIRA
(1-5, 0-3 EMPIRE 8)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
NAZARETH NAZARETH 1 3 2 1 7
ELMIRA ELMIRA 0 0 0 0 0

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Burke Records 30 Saves as Field Hockey Drops Empire 8 Contest to Nazareth

PINE VALLEY, N.Y. – Elmira College field hockey goalkeeper MeganRae Burke '24 recorded a career-high 30 saves as the Soaring Eagles dropped a 7-0 decision at home against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers on Saturday.
 

JUST THE BASICS:
SCORE: Elmira 0, Nazareth 7
LOCATION: Pine Valley, New York | Murray Athletic Center
TEAM RECORDS: Elmira (1-5, 0-3 Empire 8), Nazareth (1-9, 1-3 Empire 8)


HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • The Soaring Eagles established early pressure on offense and would be rewarded with a pair of penalty corners in the opening minute of the contest.  
  • Nazareth opened the scoring just over nine minutes into the contest as Sam Helmer found the back of the net for the Golden Flyers.
  • Elmira would earn a pair of corners following the goal by the Golden Flyers but would be unable to get a shot against the goalkeeper.
  • Angelina Caban '26 and Mackenzie Malone '27 both recorded a defensive save in the contest for the Soaring Eagles, while Burke turned away 30 shots in the cage for the Purple & Gold.
  • Elmira recorded both of its shots on goal in the second quarter as Jenna Ellis '24 had her opportunity denied in the 23rd minute, while Caitlin Ehlenfield '27 was denied by the Golden Flyers in the 24th minute of action.
  • Burke recorded nine saves in the first and fourth quarters for Elmira while making seven saves in the second and third quarters. Nazareth finished the contest with a 22-4 advantage in penalty corners.
 
UP NEXT: The Purple & Gold hit the road on Wednesday for a non-conference matchup against SUNY Brockport beginning at 7:00 P.M. Elmira returns home on Saturday to honor the Class of 2024 against Roberts Wesleyan beginning at 11:00 A.M.
 
 
 


 
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