
Lehigh Drops Rivalry Game In Easton
10/11/2024 7:52:00 PM | Field Hockey
EASTON, Pa. - After an early 3-0 Lafayette lead in the first half, the Lehigh field hockey team dropped a 5-0 decision in The Rivalry on Friday night.
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Lafayette struck first on a penalty stroke by Stella Malinowski, taking a 1-0 lead with 8:56 remaining in the first quarter.
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The Leopards put in a second goal with 34 seconds remaining, as Lineke Spaans gave the home team a 2-0 lead heading into the second quarter.
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At 13:53, Lafayette extended its lead to 3-0 on a penalty corner. With 11:16 on the clock, Lafayette earned a second penalty stroke, this time hitting the post and thwarting the attempt for the Leopards.
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Following halftime, Lafayette added two more goals in the third quarter, extending its lead to 5-0.
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Junior Jenny Canoni played the first half, recording two saves. Sophomore Kate Burgess substituted in for both first-half penalty strokes, allowing one. Burgess took over for the second half, making four saves. Lafayette goalkeeper Raffi Fragomeni tallied two saves.
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Lehigh (6-5, 1-2 PL) is back in action on Sunday as they take on UAlbany at 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Sunday will be Lehigh's Pride Day presented by Lehigh's Pride Center and Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity.
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Lafayette struck first on a penalty stroke by Stella Malinowski, taking a 1-0 lead with 8:56 remaining in the first quarter.
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The Leopards put in a second goal with 34 seconds remaining, as Lineke Spaans gave the home team a 2-0 lead heading into the second quarter.
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At 13:53, Lafayette extended its lead to 3-0 on a penalty corner. With 11:16 on the clock, Lafayette earned a second penalty stroke, this time hitting the post and thwarting the attempt for the Leopards.
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Following halftime, Lafayette added two more goals in the third quarter, extending its lead to 5-0.
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Junior Jenny Canoni played the first half, recording two saves. Sophomore Kate Burgess substituted in for both first-half penalty strokes, allowing one. Burgess took over for the second half, making four saves. Lafayette goalkeeper Raffi Fragomeni tallied two saves.
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Lehigh (6-5, 1-2 PL) is back in action on Sunday as they take on UAlbany at 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Sunday will be Lehigh's Pride Day presented by Lehigh's Pride Center and Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity.
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Team Stats
LEHIGH
LAF
Goals
0
5
Shots
3
18
Shots on Goal
2
12
Saves
7
2
Corners
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
28
46
Scoring Plays

Stella Malinowski
LAF Stella Malinowski PENALTY KICK GOAL.
6:04

Lineke Spaans
pull up to stroke and drive
14:26

Lea Good
Assisted By: Josephine van Wijk
GOAL by LAF Lea Good, Assist by Josephine van Wijk.
16:07

Alex Darrah
Assisted By: Stella Malinowski
GOAL by LAF Alex Darrah, Assist by Stella Malinowski.
31:36

Stella Malinowski
Assisted By: India Ralph
cross in front
37:26
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