SCRANTON, PA — The St. John Fisher field hockey team fell to Marywood University, 1-0, on Saturday. The Cardinals drop to 4-6 overall, while the Pacers improve to 6-4.
How It Happened
Marywood controlled the first quarter defensively, holding the Cardinals without a shot. The Pacers recorded six shots but were unable to find the back of the cage.
Both teams had scoring opportunities in the second quarter. St. John Fisher recorded three shots and one penalty corner, while Marywood tallied four shots and two penalty corners. Neither team was able to break through, sending the game into halftime scoreless.
The defensive battle continued in the third quarter, with neither team able to find the back of the cage. Marywood recorded five shots, while the Cardinals managed one.
Marywood broke the scoreless tie just over nine minutes into the fourth quarter when Phoebe Myers found the back of the cage. The Cardinals continued to pressure the Pacers, recording five shots and one penalty corner in the final quarter, but were unable to find the equalizer as Marywood held on for the 1-0 victory.
Game Notes
Up Next
The Cardinals will face SUNY Brockport at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 in Brockport, NY.
