Blazers Fall to the Dutchwomen

CHICOPEE, MA - The Elms College field hockey team faced off against the Union College Dutchwomen on Leary Field this afternoon where the Blazers fell 9-0.

Basics

Score: Elms (0), Union (9)

Records: Elms (0-6) | Union (6-0)

1st Half How it Happened

The Union Dutchwomen had an early start to the game leading the first quarter 6-0 with two goals scored by Megan Dorsey. The Blazer weren't shy of the offensive action and had 4 attempts that landed just wide of the goal by grad student Ellie Serra (Palmer, MA),  senior Katie Jones (San Diego, CA) and a blocked shot from Samantha Bonneau (Skowhegan, ME). 

Blazers first year goalkeeper Kaitlyn Lynes () defended the net for the first quarter having 3 saves, then split time in goal with Katelyn Volk (Warwick, RI) who finished out the game (45 minutes). The Dutchwomen led heading into the half 7-0.

2nd Half How it Happened

The Blazers continued battling against the Dutwomen, holding them to only two more goals early in the third, and a scoreless fourth quarter.  

Inside the Numbers 

• Katie Jones led the Blazers with 2 shots

Up Next

Elms College Field Hockey heads to Western Connecticut State University to face the Wolves on Wednesday, Sept. 21st at 6PM. Head to ecblazers.com to follow all the live coverage of the game.