NASHUA, N.H. – The Rivier field hockey team fell to Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) opponent Saint Joseph (Conn.) (USJ) 4-1 Saturday afternoon at Joanne Merrill Field.
With the result, the Raiders dropped to 6-11 (2-7 GNAC), while the Blue Jays improved to 11-6 (6-3 GNAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- USJ opened the scoring 2:10 into the first quarter with an unassisted score. The Blue Jays doubled their lead 4:31 later.
- Both teams traded chances in the second quarter with Rivier holding a slight edge in shots 6-3 however, neither side was able to convert leaving the score unchanged heading into the break.
- USJ increased its lead to three goals 52 seconds into the second half. The Raiders got on the board just past the midway portion of the third quarter with first-year Ava Friberg found sophomore Camdyn Despres for the goal. With five second remaining in the frame. The Blue Jays recorded their fourth goal of the afternoon with five minutes to play in the third.
- Rivier controlled the pace of play in the fourth quarter outshooting USJ 6-2. The Raiders recorded several chances down the stretch but were unable to find the back of the net, sealing the 4-1 victory for the Blue Jays.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
UP NEXT
The Raiders hit the field for the final time this regular season Wednesday, Oct. 28 for a non-conference match with Mount Holyoke. The contest is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the MHC Turf and Track Complex.
