Alyssa Fania	Cassie Mullen	Krista Osborne

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GLENSIDE, Pa.—The University of Scranton field hockey team bid to establish the best start in school history fell short Saturday evening

After building up a 3-0 halftime lead, the Royals ran out of gas and dropped a 4-3 decision in overtime to Arcadia University.

Senior Alyssa Fania (Annandale, NJ/North Hunterdon) led Scranton, now 6-1, with two goals and junior Krista Osborne (Blue Bell, Pa./Gwynedd Mercy) added the other. Senior Cassie Mullen (Chester Springs, Pa./Villa Maria Academy) was also credited with an assist.

The Royals held a commanding 14-2 advantage in shots in the first half, but were held to four in the final 38 minutes of play. The Knights, on the other hand, got off 14 shots in the second half and overtime.

Arcadia, now 6-2, pulled it out on a goal by Molly Goldstein on a play set up by Tess Brzezynski three minutes into the overtime period.  Katrina Dull, Rachel Longenecker and Taylor Dalisera each added a goal for the Knights.

This year's team joins the 2013 and 1998 teams to open a season 6-0 in Scranton history.

The Royals will host Susquehanna University in their Landmark Conference opener next Saturday, September 27, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Fitzpatrick Field.

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