Blazers Overpowered by Owls, 8-0 Final

CHICOPEE, MA - The Elms College Field Hockey team competed against the Keene State Owls Sunday afternoon where they fell 8-0 for the final.

BASICS

Score: Owls 8 | Blazers 0

Records: Owls (1-0) | Blazers (0-2)

HOW IT HAPPENED

Keene State's offensive push was unstoppable against the Blazers defensive end in the first half of play. The Owls recorded seven out of their eight goals in the first half, with four in the first quarter and three in the second to create a marginal sized gap against the Blazers. Two of the goals were aquired off of penalty strokes taken by number 32, Molly Murray and number 4, Meghan Daileanes. 

With the score 7-0, the Owls controlled the pace for the rest of the game. The Elms Field Hockey team did not give up on the non-conference match as they continued to pressure the ball and managed to get more offensive action in the fourth quarter. Samantha Bonneau was pulled up from the her defensive position to shake up the offensive line. With this move the Blazers were able to get  a shot on the board that just missed wide from Bonneau. With three minutes remaining in the game Elms were awarded a corner, their first of the game with an attempt to score. Keene's defense was strong and held the Blazers at zero. Final score 8-0 to finish out the game.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Elizabeth Franzoni (Rutland, VT) recorded her first defensive save of the season.

Katelyn Volk (Warwick, RI) managed 11 saves against the Owls.

UP NEXT

Field Hockey will host Lasell University next week on September 6th at 4PM on Leary Field for a conference match up!