Blazers Fall Short vs. Simmons

Dudley, MA – The Elms Blazers field hockey team dropped their conference appearance against Simmons College Saturday morning, 0-2.

THE BASICS:

SCORE: Elms 0 | Simmons 2
RECORDS: Elms (3-4-0, 3-2-0 GNAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

The game was scoreless throughout much of the first quarter until Simmons broke up the stalemate with just six seconds remaining in the period. Midway through the second period, the Sharks added an insurance goal. 

Nora Newman had a high of 11 saves for the match.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

- Elizabeth Collins, Ellie Serra, Katie Jones and Carissa Ramirez all saw shots.

- Nora Newman finished the day with eleven saves.

FROM THE DESK OF COACH LAPAR: 

"This game against Simmons was a game we would like to have back. Overall, our coaching staff is very pleased with how our team is playing, fighting to win, and making smart adjustments. Unfortunately in the Simmons game, we allowed a goal right before the first quarter was over, then allowed a back post goal that easily could have been stopped with marking up, we were almost able to get on the board, but the referees saw the call a different way. We were able to draw offensive corners, take shots on goal, make amazing saves, and that is what we want to see. These are the games we continue to learn from, grow from, and prepare us to be successful in the back half of our season."

UP NEXT:

- The Blazers host non-conference opponent Westfield State University for a 7PM start on Thursday, 9/30.

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