Article Courtesy of Sports Information Intern, Vin Rinella
WILLIAMSPORT, PA -- A strong first half led The University of Scranton field hockey team past Lycoming College by a final score of 4-0 at UPMC Field at Keiper Stadium Tuesday night.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton 4, Lycoming 0
- Records: Scranton (16-3, 7-2 LC), Lycoming (8-9, 3-6 LC)
How it Happened
- Scranton broke the ice eight minutes into the game when freshman Shana Goldsmith grabbed the loose ball in front of the cage and pushed it past Lycoming's goalie to put the Royals ahead 1-0.
- Goldsmith struck for the second time less than four minutes later, taking a crosser from graduate student Elle Collins and putting it in the back left of the cage for her second goal of the game.
- With 7:42 left in the second quarter, sophomore Maggie Keys took a pass from senior Lauren Franco and ripped it into the goal, putting Scranton up by three goals.
- Franco added the Royal's fourth goal of the game in the final minutes on a penalty stroke attempt, perfectly placing the ball in the top left corner of the cage.
Top Performers
- Goldsmith tallied the first multi-goal game of her collegiate career.
- Keys scored her first goal of the year.
- Franco recorded her third goal of the season.
Inside the Box Score
- Scranton held a 33-1 advantage in shots and a 23-0 edge in shots on goal.
- Scranton held the 12-1 edge in penalty corner attempts.
Up Next
The field hockey team is back in action on Saturday against Drew in the first round of the Landmark Conference playoffs, with action slated to begin at 1:00 PM at Weiss Field in Scranton.