WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University field hockey team collected win number three on the road led by junior
Kylee Cunningham's late goal in the second quarter and sophomore
Ciara Weets' six saves. The Hoyas improved to 3-2 on the year and picked up their first ever win against the Broncs.
"Great team win today," said Head Coach
Christy Longacre". We moved the ball really well going forward. It wasn't always pretty, but we found a way to make it work."
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Cunningham capitalized on a pass from Cami Osborne late in the second quarter off a Ali Cronin penalty corner to give GU the lead.
- Rider attempted 10 shots but GU's defense held up to pick up the shutout
OF NOTE
- Rider took eight penalty corners to the Hoyas' four.
- Weets now has 32 saves through five games.
- Osborne picked up point number three on the year.
UP NEXT
The Blue & Gray will visit Lehigh (2-0) in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to finish out the road trip. Live stats and live stream will be available at www.GUHoyas.com. The Hoyas will return to the Hilltop next weekend to begin a three-game homestand. The squad will begin BIG EAST play against Villanova on Friday, Sept. 20.