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Lexi Davies Passing
Nick Theodores
1
Rivier RIVIER (0-5, 0-1)
3
Winner New England Col. NEW ENGL (3-2, 2-0)
Rivier RIVIER
(0-5, 0-1)
1
Final
3
New England Col. NEW ENGL
(3-2, 2-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Rivier RIVIER 1 0 0 0 1
New England Col. NEW ENGL 1 0 1 1 3

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Field Hockey Comes Up Short Against NEC

HENNIKER, N.H. – The Rivier field hockey team fell to the Pilgrims of New England Col. (NEC) on Saturday evening at Don Melander Field by a final score of 3-1.

With the result, the Raiders dropped to 0-5 (0-1 GNAC), while the Pilgrims improved to 3-2 (2-0 GNAC).

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The Pilgrims opened the scoring just over 7:30 into the game
  • First-year Mary Kelley quickly answered for Rivier, scoring her first collegiate goal to even the contest at 1-1 just a minute later
  • While the second quarter saw zero scores, the Raiders outshot NEC 4-2 , (3-1 SOG)
  • NEC regained the lead just one minute and 19 seconds into the third quarter
  • The Pilgrims added an insurance goal early in the fourth to seal the 3-1 victory
BOXSCORE BREAKDOWN
  • Junior Brianna Spinelli logged a team high four shots, two on target 
  • The Pilgrims held the slight edge on shots on goal, 9-8. 
  • Senior goalkeeper Lily Gifford totaled six saves 
  • The Pilgrims had the advantage in corners, 16-5.
UP NEXT

The Raiders head to Panther Field for a non-conference matchup versus intrastate foe Plymouth St. Wednesday evening at Panther Field. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM.