Sunday, September 15
Bethlehem, Pa.
12 p.m.
Lehigh University
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Georgetown
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Lehigh
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Mountain Hawks improve to 3-1 for first time since 2000 following 3-0 win vs. Hoyas
9/15/2019 6:19:00 PM | Field Hockey
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh field hockey team continued its early-season success on Sunday, using a dominant second quarter to take a 2-0 lead, on the way to an impressive 3-0 victory over visiting Georgetown. Junior Drew Pecora led the offense with two goals for her second multi-goal game of the young season, while classmate Maddie Monahan scored her first-career goal as well. With the victory, the Mountain Hawks improve to 3-1 for the first time since 2000. Lehigh is now set to begin Patriot League play on Saturday at Colgate.
"This team is learning and adjusting quickly, which is something we struggled to do in the past, "said Lehigh head coach Caitlin Dallmeyer. "We knew we had to make some big adjustments after Richmond. We only had one practice to do that, and we had to be really careful about not overworking them so they could still be prepared for this game. They were really thoughtful and focused going into practice so they could make those adjustments and be prepared today."
A fairly uneventful first quarter saw each team fire just two shots, but freshman Maddie Kahn made two saves. Lehigh changed that in the second, outshooting the Hoyas 6-0 and outscoring them 2-0. It began at the 20:06 mark when junior Lenke Havas carried all the way from the defensive to attacking zone and found Pecora ahead. Pecora went on to slip the ball past oncoming Georgetown goalkeeper Ciara Weets, giving the Mountain Hawks a 1-0 advantage.
Just over five minutes later, Lehigh doubled its lead. Near the end line, freshman Sarah Bonthuis made a nifty spin move to free herself, firing a shot which was saved, but Monahan buried the rebound for her first-career goal at 25:08.
The third quarter saw Lehigh with a 5-4 shots edge. Pecora added an insurance tally at the 33:52 mark, taking advantage of a turnover in front of the cage. Her first shot was saved, but she wouldn't be denied on the rebound.
"I'm glad that we're scoring in open-field play and not corners because although scoring off corners is a strength, we can't rely on that," said Dallmeyer. "We need to be able to create things for ourselves on the forward line and we've been doing that. Our forwards have been great so far this year; we haven't been shut out yet, which is fantastic. Today, our defensive line really stepped up big-time, made a lot of adjustments so everything was coming together which allowed us to have momentum the entire game."
The Hoyas did outshoot Lehigh 6-1 in the fourth quarter, but shots on goal were 1-1. Kahn made a save in the final minute, her sixth of the game, to preserve the second shutout in her first four career games. Lehigh's two shutouts this season after none all of last year.
Final shots were 14-12 in favor of Lehigh while the Mountain Hawks held a 5-4 edge in penalty corners. Kahn's six saves came across Weets, who made seven.
The Mountain Hawks now hit the road for four straight games, beginning Saturday morning at Colgate (11 a.m.). Lehigh then heads to Wagner for a nonleague contest on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
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Gallery: (9/15/2019) Field Hockey vs. Georgetown, 9/15/19
"This team is learning and adjusting quickly, which is something we struggled to do in the past, "said Lehigh head coach Caitlin Dallmeyer. "We knew we had to make some big adjustments after Richmond. We only had one practice to do that, and we had to be really careful about not overworking them so they could still be prepared for this game. They were really thoughtful and focused going into practice so they could make those adjustments and be prepared today."
A fairly uneventful first quarter saw each team fire just two shots, but freshman Maddie Kahn made two saves. Lehigh changed that in the second, outshooting the Hoyas 6-0 and outscoring them 2-0. It began at the 20:06 mark when junior Lenke Havas carried all the way from the defensive to attacking zone and found Pecora ahead. Pecora went on to slip the ball past oncoming Georgetown goalkeeper Ciara Weets, giving the Mountain Hawks a 1-0 advantage.
What a pretty goal! Havas carries upfield and finds Pecora for the highlight-reel goal and a 1-0 Mountain Hawks' lead over Georgetown. Watch: https://t.co/LpvHe71zVy. pic.twitter.com/9wwXz9JSbJ
— Lehigh Field Hockey (@LehighFH) September 15, 2019
Just over five minutes later, Lehigh doubled its lead. Near the end line, freshman Sarah Bonthuis made a nifty spin move to free herself, firing a shot which was saved, but Monahan buried the rebound for her first-career goal at 25:08.
What a move by Sarah Bonthuis, leading to Maddie Monahan putting home the rebound!! Mountain Hawks lead 2-0. #PLTop3 Watch: https://t.co/LpvHe71zVy pic.twitter.com/o90UqquTw5
— Lehigh Field Hockey (@LehighFH) September 15, 2019
The third quarter saw Lehigh with a 5-4 shots edge. Pecora added an insurance tally at the 33:52 mark, taking advantage of a turnover in front of the cage. Her first shot was saved, but she wouldn't be denied on the rebound.
Drew Pecora with the GOAL, her second multi-goal game of the season already! Lehigh up 3-0. Watch: https://t.co/LpvHe71zVy. pic.twitter.com/F5uNXg3B32
— Lehigh Field Hockey (@LehighFH) September 15, 2019
"I'm glad that we're scoring in open-field play and not corners because although scoring off corners is a strength, we can't rely on that," said Dallmeyer. "We need to be able to create things for ourselves on the forward line and we've been doing that. Our forwards have been great so far this year; we haven't been shut out yet, which is fantastic. Today, our defensive line really stepped up big-time, made a lot of adjustments so everything was coming together which allowed us to have momentum the entire game."
The Hoyas did outshoot Lehigh 6-1 in the fourth quarter, but shots on goal were 1-1. Kahn made a save in the final minute, her sixth of the game, to preserve the second shutout in her first four career games. Lehigh's two shutouts this season after none all of last year.
Final shots were 14-12 in favor of Lehigh while the Mountain Hawks held a 5-4 edge in penalty corners. Kahn's six saves came across Weets, who made seven.
The Mountain Hawks now hit the road for four straight games, beginning Saturday morning at Colgate (11 a.m.). Lehigh then heads to Wagner for a nonleague contest on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Like Lehigh field hockey on Facebook, follow on Twitter and Instagram for continued updates on the Mountain Hawks.
Check out what junior Maddie Monahan had to say following today's victory over Georgetown! pic.twitter.com/HXUYNzBbgz
— Lehigh Field Hockey (@LehighFH) September 15, 2019
Here's what Coach Dallmeyer had to say following today's 3-0 win over Georgetown! pic.twitter.com/ztHix1mgyd
— Lehigh Field Hockey (@LehighFH) September 15, 2019
Team Stats
GU
LEHIGH
Goals
0
3
Shots
12
14
Shots on Goal
6
10
Saves
7
6
Corners
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Pecora, Drew (3)
Assisted By: Havas, Lenke
#8 carried up field, lead pass to #17 wh
20:06
Monahan, Maddie (1)
#20 made move on end line, shot saved, #
25:08
Pecora, Drew (4)
Turned over to 17 in front, shot was sav
33:52
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
4
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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