WINCHESTER, Va. - The Shenandoah University Field Hockey team shutout visiting Stevenson University 1-0 on Saturday afternoon.
The Hornets (4-1) found themselves on the board thanks to a Taylor Hayes goal in the 26th minute of the contest and was able to hold off the Mustangs (2-5) for a non-conference win.
HOW IT HAPPENED
SU 26:23 | With just five minutes to go in the second quarter, Kelsey Jones sent a cross from the right side of the goal into a pack of teammates. Hayes was able to get a stick on the ball and put the Hornets on the board before the break.
QUOTES FROM COACH
"I don't think today's game was our best showing. However, we played with poise at the end of the game and applied consistent pressure to secure an important win for us."
-Head Coach Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft
MATCH NOTES
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The Hornets maintained possession throughout the game and outshot Stevenson 23-2
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Shenandoah also had a significant advantage in corners 13-3.
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Isabella recorded two saves in the shutout
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Today's win extends the winning-streak at home to 12
