0
Westfield St. WESTFIEL (13-9, 7-3)
11
Winner Shenandoah SHENANDO (19-2, 8-0)
Westfield St. WESTFIEL
(13-9, 7-3)
0
Final
11
Shenandoah SHENANDO
(19-2, 8-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Westfield St. WESTFIEL 0 0 0 0 0
Shenandoah SHENANDO 2 4 5 0 11
FH v WSU

Game Recap: Field Hockey | | Matt Milich

Moving On! Hornets Dominate First Round Game with 11-0 Win

Winchester, Va. – History made! The Shenandoah University Hornets, ranked No. 8 in the nation, showcased their strength with a powerful 11-0 win over Westfield State University in the first round of the NCCA Tournament. This victory not only marks the first NCAA tournament win in program history but also highlights Shenandoah's ongoing stellar season (19-2, 8-0). The Hornets displayed their depth, with seven players scoring goals and an impressive defensive effort that shut down Westfield's offense completely.

Game Highlights:

HOW IT HAPPENED 

The Hornets started strong, earning their first penalty corner just minutes into the game. After a series of close calls, they broke through in the 12th minute, with Farren Winter scoring off a corner to open the floodgates. Before the first quarter was over, McKibbin doubled the lead, seizing a rebound and sending it past the keeper.

By halftime, the Hornets had secured a 6-0 lead, with contributions from Morrison, McKibbin, and Lenahan, who capitalized on relentless pressure and offensive corner opportunities. The second half continued in similar fashion, with Morrison scoring early in the third quarter, followed by McKibbin completing her hat trick, and more goals from Nakamura, Mogar, and Tozer. Shenandoah's disciplined and aggressive play kept Westfield on the back foot until the final whistle.

UP NEXT

Next up, the Hornets travel to Williamstown, Massachusetts, for the next rounds of the NCAA Tournament. They'll face No. 12 Messiah University on Saturday at 2 p.m., following the matchup between Williams College and Wesleyan (CT) at 11 a.m.

#GoSUHornets

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Scoring Summary

Scoring Summary
Scoring Team Scoring Play
12:21
SHENANDO Farren Winter (15)
GOAL by Shenandoah Farren Winter (FIRST GOAL), goal number 15 for season.
14:23
SHENANDO Mairead McKibbin (11)
Assisted By: Elizabeth Ranberger
GOAL by Shenandoah Mairead McKibbin, Assist by Elizabeth Ranberger, goal number 11 for season.
16:27
SHENANDO Cassidy Morrison (19)
Assisted By: Elizabeth Ranberger
GOAL by Shenandoah Cassidy Morrison, Assist by Elizabeth Ranberger, goal number 19 for season.
17:29
SHENANDO Mairead McKibbin (12)
Assisted By: Elizabeth Ranberger
GOAL by Shenandoah Mairead McKibbin, Assist by Elizabeth Ranberger, goal number 12 for season.
23:34
SHENANDO Claudia Lenahan (5)
GOAL by Shenandoah Claudia Lenahan, goal number 5 for season.
28:23
SHENANDO Farren Winter (16)
GOAL by Shenandoah Farren Winter, goal number 16 for season.
32:19
SHENANDO Cassidy Morrison (20)
GOAL by Shenandoah Cassidy Morrison, goal number 20 for season.
33:34
SHENANDO Mairead McKibbin (13)
GOAL by Shenandoah Mairead McKibbin, goal number 13 for season.
36:45
SHENANDO Kaitlyn Nakamura (2)
Assisted By: Camryn DeLeva
GOAL by Shenandoah Kaitlyn Nakamura, Assist by Camryn DeLeva, goal number 2 for season.
38:08
SHENANDO Kaitlyn Mogar (1)
Assisted By: Farren Winter
GOAL by Shenandoah Kaitlyn Mogar, Assist by Farren Winter, goal number 1 for season.
40:44
SHENANDO Brinley Tozer (1)
Assisted By: Abbey Ritter
GOAL by Shenandoah Brinley Tozer, Assist by Abbey Ritter, goal number 1 for season.

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