Friday, October 27
Bethlehem, Pa.
7:00 PM
Lehigh University
(9-8)
1
vs
2
Lafayette
(11-5)
1
2
3
4
F
LAFAYETTE
0
0
2
0
2
LEHIGH
0
0
0
1
1
Lehigh Concludes Season with 2-1 Loss to Lafayette
10/27/2023 10:14:00 PM | Field Hockey
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Mountain Hawks fell 2-1 to Lafayette in The Rivalry presented by Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute on Friday night. With the loss, Lehigh does not qualify for the Patriot League Tournament.
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First-year Aubrey Ide scored her first collegiate goal off an assist from senior Julia Gatelein.
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It was a scoreless first half between the teams, with Lafayette leading 5-2 in shots. A minute into the second half, play was halted for a period of time for an injured official on the field.
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When play resumed, the Leopards came out with momentum, scoring a straight shot off a penalty corner. India Ralph inserted the ball to stick-stopper Lineke Spaans and Josephine van Wijk put it in to give Lafayette the 1-0 lead.Â
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The Leopards maintained momentum through the third period, with Naomi George netting a goal with under five minutes left in the quarter.
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With over five minutes left in the game, Ide scored her first collegiate goal to put the Mountain Hawks down 2-1. Lafayette held on to secure the win and eliminate Lehigh from postseason contention.
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Junior goalkeeper Jenny Canoni made seven saves and Lafayette goalkeeper Raffi Fragomeni picked up one save.
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The Mountain Hawks conclude the 2023 season with an overall record of 9-8 overall and 2-4 in Patriot League play.
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First-year Aubrey Ide scored her first collegiate goal off an assist from senior Julia Gatelein.
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It was a scoreless first half between the teams, with Lafayette leading 5-2 in shots. A minute into the second half, play was halted for a period of time for an injured official on the field.
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When play resumed, the Leopards came out with momentum, scoring a straight shot off a penalty corner. India Ralph inserted the ball to stick-stopper Lineke Spaans and Josephine van Wijk put it in to give Lafayette the 1-0 lead.Â
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The Leopards maintained momentum through the third period, with Naomi George netting a goal with under five minutes left in the quarter.
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With over five minutes left in the game, Ide scored her first collegiate goal to put the Mountain Hawks down 2-1. Lafayette held on to secure the win and eliminate Lehigh from postseason contention.
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Junior goalkeeper Jenny Canoni made seven saves and Lafayette goalkeeper Raffi Fragomeni picked up one save.
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The Mountain Hawks conclude the 2023 season with an overall record of 9-8 overall and 2-4 in Patriot League play.
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Team Stats
LAF
LEHIGH
Goals
2
1
Shots
18
6
Shots on Goal
9
2
Saves
1
7
Corners
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Josephine van Wijk
Assisted By: Lineke Spaans , India Ralph
Straight shot on corner
32:49
Naomi George
GOAL by LAF Naomi George.
40:13
Ide, Aubrey
Assisted By: Gatelein, Julia
GOAL by LEHIGH Ide, Aubrey, Assist by Gatelein, Julia.
54:41
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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