NASHUA, NH: Rivier field hockey takes the win against Fitchburg State University in non-conference action this evening on Joanne Merrill Field.
THE BASICS:
- Date: 9/30/22
- Score: Rivier 4, Fitchburg 2
- Records: Rivier (3-6), Fitchburg (4-5)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- It was a silent first quarter for both teams. In the second quarter, Raiders Kayla Miles (Londonderry, NH) scored with a pass from Madison Bovill (Tyngsborough, MA). About 30 seconds later, Jacklyn O'Connor (Westford, MA) launched in another Riv goal.
- Kayla Miles (Londonderry, NH) scored her second goal of the night in the third quarter, the assist was credited to Abby Nadeau (Newbury, NH). Falcons Olivia Narkevicius answered back with a goal and the pass was from Alexis Raymond. Fitchburg didn't give up yet, with a goal from Lena Kassel ten minutes into the third quarter.
- In the fourth quarter Chloe Sicard (Salem, NH) was able to find Sydney Spenard (Manchester, NH) who insured the win with a fourth goal for Riv.
- Olivia Boucher (Berlin, NH) had three saves in goal for the Raiders, earning the win. Jenna Morse had six saves in goal for the Falcons.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Shots: Fitchburg 15, Rivier 12
- Saves: Fitchburg 6, Rivier 3
- Penalty Corners: Fitchburg 12, Rivier 6
UP NEXT:
- Rivier field hockey will travel to face Regis College in conference action next Tuesday at 7:00 PM.
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