The University of Scranton field hockey team began Landmark Conference play with a win over Susquehanna University, 1-0, on Saturday afternoon in Selinsgrove, Pa.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton 1, Susquehanna 0
- Records: Scranton (6-2, 1-0 Landmark); Susquehanna (2-8, 0-1 Landmark)
How it Happened
- Scranton broke the ice 4:12 into the game. With Susquehanna's keeper crashing out of the cage, Shana Goldsmith found Maddie Slavin over the middle, who buried the shot to give the Royals an early 1-0 lead.
- Ruby Sorber made five saves in the first half as the Royals' defense stood strong, keeping the River Hawks off the scoreboard and sending Scranton into halftime with a 1-0 advantage.
- In the third quarter, Susquehanna threatened with a pair of shots on goal, but Sorber turned both away to keep the Royals in front heading into the final quarter.
- Both teams battled throughout the fourth quarter, but Sorber stopped Susquehanna's lone shot on goal as Scranton held on for the 1-0 victory.
Top Performers
- Slavin scored the Royals' lone goal.
- Goldsmith tallied an assist.
- Ruby Sorber recorded eight saves.
Inside the Box Score
- Susquehanna held a 11-5 advantage in shots and a 8-3 edge in shots on goal.
- The River Hawks held the 7-1 edge in penalty corner attempts.Â
Up Next
- The field hockey team returns to action on Wednesday afternoon with a matchup against No. 14 Stevens Institute of Technology, with action set to begin at 4 PM at Weiss Field in Scranton.
