Lehigh University
(5-6, 1-3)
Bucknell
(6-5, 2-1)
Mountain Hawks drop Saturday contest at Bucknell
10/12/2019 9:03:00 PM | Field Hockey
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Bucknell jumped out to a quick lead just 2:06 into the contest and led 2-0 after one quarter of play. The advantage extended to 3-0 in the 19th minute, but Pecora answered with her first of the evening. Sophomore Olivia Perrone fired the ball towards cage and Pecora did the rest for her ninth goal of the season.
ÂDrew Pecora with her ninth goal of the season to get the Mountain Hawks on the scoreboard! Watch: https://t.co/LpvHe71zVy pic.twitter.com/fjaKviwwMw
— Lehigh Field Hockey (@LehighFH) October 12, 2019
That began a stretch of six goals in the span of 6:21, two scored by the Mountain Hawks. Pecora added her second at the 26:58 mark. Junior Anna Lehman created a turnover, which went directly to Pecora who went towards cage and beat Bison goalkeeper Olivia Harris.
ÂPecora with her second. Fourth multi-goal game of the season and she's up to TEN on the season. Watch: https://t.co/LpvHe71zVy pic.twitter.com/LRt8BHamWp
— Lehigh Field Hockey (@LehighFH) October 12, 2019
After Bucknell took a 7-2 lead into the second half, both defenses stepped up in the, with just one goal scored over the final 30 minutes – by the Bison at the 56:56 mark off a penalty stroke, to account for the 8-2 final.
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Final shots were 19-10 in favor of Bucknell while the Bison held a 6-3 edge in penalty corners. Freshman Maddie Kahn made seven saves, allowing seven goals, while junior Stephanie Brabender played the game's final 3:04.
ÂCouple of nice saves off the corner for Maddie Kahn. Watch: https://t.co/LpvHe71zVy pic.twitter.com/iQrHNdDhkc
— Lehigh Field Hockey (@LehighFH) October 12, 2019
Lehigh returns to action on Sunday when it plays at Lock Haven at 1 p.m. Fans can watch live on YouTube by clicking here.
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Team Stats
Long, Kaelyn (2)
Collected loose ball at top of circle, t
2:06
Christopher, Allie (3)
Assisted By: Kile, Mackenzie , Willwerth, Brittany
Direct shot off penalty corner
8:28
Poltonavage, Chloe (1)
Assisted By: Kile, Mackenzie
Reverse shot off feed from 21
18:49
Pecora, Drew (9)
Assisted By: Perrone, Olivia
Deflection in front
21:17
Keeney, Megan (1)
Assisted By: Poltonavage, Chloe
Lead pass ahead, 12 shot off GK pops hig
22:26
Rehak, Maddie (4)
Assisted By: Keeney, Megan
Shot through GK's pads from top of circl
24:08
Christopher, Allie (4)
Assisted By: Morakis, Marisa , Willwerth, Brittany
Direct shot off penalty corner
26:03
Pecora, Drew (10)
Assisted By: Lehman, Anna
17 in from right side
26:58
Fogelsanger, Leah (2)
23 around GK to end line, scores from sh
27:38
Christopher, Allie (5)
BUCKNELL Christopher, Allie PENALTY STROKE GOAL, goal number 5 for season.
56:56
