SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts - The American International College field hockey team was held to just one shot on goal as the Saint Michael's College Purple Knights won 2-0 at Abdow Field on Tuesday, October 10.
FAST FACTS:
Final Score: AIC 0, STM 2
Record: AIC drops to 2-11 overall and 1-5 in the Northeast-10 Conference; Saint Michael's improves to 5-7 overall and 2-4 in the NE10.
Location: Ronald J. Abdow Field, Springfield, Massachusetts
STAT LEADERS:
AIC:
Alexis Torosian (three saves)
Jenny Holmquist (one shot on goal)
Saint Michael's:
Anna Hurley (one save)
Jackie Matthews (game-winning goal)
Morgan Johnston (one goal)
Maddie Green (one assist)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Offense was at a premium as both teams generated a single shot on target in the first half.
- In the second frame, the Purple Knights drew a corner, and Katie Leonard took two shots that were stopped before Maddie Green found Jackie Matthews, who pushed the loose ball in at 44:34 for a 1-0 lead.
- Morgan Johnston stole the ball in the circle and scored her second of the year at 50:49.
UP NEXT:
- The Yellow Jackets host the Adelphi Panthers on Saturday, October 14 at 1 p.m.
