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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