The field hockey team won its third straight game on Saturday against Saint Joseph's. Last year they managed only three wins all season. By many measures, things are looking up from that uncharacteristic 2008 finish (3-15, 2-6 CAA). With a 4-2 victory, the Hens beat Saint Joseph's for the first time since 2006. Coach Miller mentioned that the Hens need to put two halves together and they've done well with that so far. The Hens outshot Saint Joseph's 18-7, firing nine shots each half. The girls came out strong and didn’t back down.
Other good news: Saturday’s victory was more of a team effort than we’d seen from the Hens earlier. Michelle Drummonds, Amanda McCardell, Kimmy Schlezes and Rae Everson each found the back of the net. Casey Howard, though scoreless this game, kept up her threatening presence and led the team with four shots on goal.
With each win the Hens pick up momentum—just what they want as they near conference opponents. On Friday night the Hens host Temple University—one of the three teams they beat last year. The more wins the girls can rack up before CAA play at the end of the month, the better off they’ll be.
Posted by Ellen Craven.
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