University of Scranton

The University of Scranton field hockey team rolled to a 7-0 victory over Moravian University on Tuesday evening in Bethlehem, Pa.

The Basics

• Final Score: Scranton 7, Moravian 0
• Records: Scranton (11-2, 5-0 Landmark); Moravian (5-8, 1-4 Landmark)

How It Happened

• After Scranton's defense fended off a Moravian penalty corner, Maggie Keys connected with Shana Goldsmith to clear the ball out of danger. Goldsmith then passed to Keys near midfield before receiving a return pass and sending a cross toward the center of the circle. Keys tipped the ball into the cage to give the Royals a 1-0 lead just 4:10 into the contest.
• Less than a minute later, freshman Ava Matthias sent a ball into the circle, where Goldsmith handled a high hop and directed it into the cage to extend Scranton's lead to 2-0.
• With less than 1:30 remaining in the first quarter, the Royals struck again. Goldsmith sent a ball toward the circle from the outer edge of the key, and Julia Opperman deflected it into the cage to push the lead to 3-0.
• Scranton added one more goal before halftime to take a 4-0 advantage into the break. Following a save on Olivia Burdo's initial shot during a penalty corner, Goldsmith collected the rebound and connected with Matthias, who fired a shot over the Greyhounds' goalkeeper and into the cage for her first career goal.
• After neither team scored in the third quarter, the Royals struck again just two minutes into the fourth. Olivia Dougherty carried the ball from the 25-yard line into the circle and fired a shot into the cage to extend Scranton's lead to 5-0.
• With just 2:40 remaining, Courtney Devers carried the ball into the circle and sent a pass toward Goldsmith, who flicked the ball into the cage for her second goal of the night to make it 6-0. Then, with just 17 seconds left, Keys fired a shot that Burdo redirected with a backhand flick into the cage, capping off Scranton's 7-0 victory.

Top Performers

• Goldsmith recorded a career-high seven points on two goals and three assists.
• Matthias and Keys each tallied one goal and one assist.
• Ruby Sorber and the Royals' defense posted their third shutout in a row and sixth on the season

Inside the Box Score

• Scranton held a 21-3 advantage in shots and a 16-2 edge in shots on goal.
• The Royals held a 8-1 edge in penalty corners.

Up Next

• The Royals return to action on Saturday afternoon when they travel to Huntington, Pa., to face Juniata College. Game time is set for noon.