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Mary Kelley passing
Nick Theodores
4
Winner Thomas (ME) THOMAS (4-1, 0-0)
0
Rivier RIVIER (0-3, 0-0)
Winner
Thomas (ME) THOMAS
(4-1, 0-0)
4
Final
0
Rivier RIVIER
(0-3, 0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Thomas (ME) THOMAS 0 3 1 0 4
Rivier RIVIER 0 0 0 0 0

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Field Hockey Falls to Thomas (Me.) in Home Opener

NASHUA, N.H.- The Rivier field hockey fell to the Thomas College Terriers, 4-0, in its home opener on September 7 at 1:00 pm at Joanne Merrill Field. 

With the result, the Raiders fell to 0-3-0, and the Terriers improved to 3-1-0. 

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The Terriers controlled the pace of play throughout the first quarter, outshooting the Raiders 5-0 and earning six corners. Despite the pressure, Rivier's defense held strong, keeping the game scoreless.
  • In the second, Thomas found the back of the net three times, taking a 3-0 lead going into the half. 
  • Senior goalkeeper Lily Gifford faced five shots in the third, but the Terriers slipped one through to extend their lead to 4-0.
  • Despite chances by both squads, the fourth quarter saw no goals, securing the game for Thomas (Me.).
BOXSCORE BREAKDOWN
  • The Terrier's outshot the Raiders, 21-6.
  • Thomas (Me.) also held the edge on corners, 16-10.
  • Gifford recorded six saves on the day. 
UP NEXT

The Raiders head to Fitchburg, Mass., to face non-conference opponent the Falcons of Fitchburg St. at Elliot Field on September 9 at 4:00 PM.