Field Hockey Come Up Short to Chargers

NEW LONDON, NH: The Rivier field hockey team fell to conference opponent Colby-Sawyer this afternoon by a score of 1-0.  

THE BASICS:

- Date: 10/20/2021

- Score: Colby-Sawyer 1, Rivier 0

- Records: Colby-Sawyer (11-3, 7-1 GNAC), Rivier (6-7, 5-4 GNAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Raiders lost their three game win streak with a tough loss to the Chargers this afternoon. One goal in the first quarter was all Colby-Sawyer needed to claim victory. Julia Lanctot was the one goal scorer of the day in the 13^th minute of the contest.

-  Rivier keeper Katie Olsen (Saugus, MA) kept them within striking distance with a nine save contest.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shots: Colby-Sawyer 21, Rivier 9

-  Saves: Rivier 10, Colby-Sawyer 6

-  Penalty Corners: Colby-Sawyer 15, Rivier 5

UP NEXT:

- Rivier field hockey will be back in action this Saturday at 4 PM when they take on GNAC opponent Dean College on their senior day.

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