The University of Scranton field hockey team wrapped up regular season action with a dominant 4-0 victory over the Drew University Rangers on Tuesday evening at Weiss Field in Scranton.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton 4, Drew 0
- Records: Scranton (15-2, 9-0 Landmark); Drew (8-9, 5-4 Landmark)
- Scranton finishes the regular season at 9-0 in Landmark play for the second straight season.
- The Royals earned the top seed in the Landmark Playoffs and will host the Landmark Conference Semifinals on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 PM.
How it Happened
- Scranton controlled possession throughout the first half, recording four penalty corners and 12 shots, including four on goal, but the Royals were unable to find the back of the cage. Drew generated limited offensive opportunities, earning just one penalty corner in the half, which the Scranton defense successfully defended before the Rangers could attempt a shot.
- The Royals broke the scoreless deadlock just 3:03 into the third quarter. Kate McKillop fired a pass into the circle that Shana Goldsmith corralled before burying a reverse shot to give Scranton a 1-0 lead.
- Goldsmith struck again 2:30 into the fourth quarter to extend the Royals' advantage to 2-0. Olivia Burdo sent a cross into the circle that Goldsmith collected before firing a shot through the goalkeeper's legs for her second goal of the night and conference-leading 17th of the season.
- With 3:02 remaining, Olivia Dougherty collected the ball directly in front of the cage and ripped a shot into the net to push the lead to 3-0.
- Just 48 seconds later, McKillop stole possession from a Drew defender attempting to carry the ball out of the circle following a Scranton penalty corner. McKillop then lifted a shot past the goalkeeper to cap the Royals' dominant 4-0 victory.
Top Performers
- Goldsmith recorded two goals and finished the regular season with a conference-best 17 goals.
- McKillop tallied one goal and one assist.
Inside the Box Score
- Scranton held a 33-14 advantage in shots and a 14-0 edge in shots on goal.
- The Royals held the 9-1 edge in penalty corner attempts.
Up Next
- The University of Scranton field hockey team will host the Landmark Conference Semifinals on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 PM at Weiss Field in Scranton. The Royals will face the winner of the first-round matchup between Elizabethtown College and Drew University.
