WORCESTER, Mass.– The No. 9 nationally ranked Assumption University field hockey team ran their winning streak to six games, as the Greyhounds defeated Pace University 3-0 in Northeast 10 Conference action, Tuesday evening at Brian Kelly '83 Stadium.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 3, Pace University 0
Records: Greyhounds (8-5, 7-1 NE10) | Setters (5-8, 4-3 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
After a slow first quarter were Assumption outshot Pace 3-1, the Greyhounds would break through in the second, as
Elle Murray and
Khianna Jackson scored for the hosts. Murray capitalized on a penalty corner with
Daisy Stone picking up the assist, while Jackson scored on a 2-on-1 opportunity with
Marta Brzoska.
The game would remain 2-0 in favor of the hosts until the fourth quarter as Murray struck again, as she jammed in the
Taylor Tory rebound with 8:26 remaining in regulation. Pace had a penalty corner in the final minute, but the Hounds would keep the Setters off the scoreboard.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Paige Gillette recorded three saves for her second straight shutout.
- Assumption outshot Pace 24-5, while having a 7-3 edge in penalty corners.
- The Greyhounds have extended their winning streak to six games, where they have outscored their opposition 29-3.
- Murray pushed her point streak to six games, as she has now tallied nine goals and two assists over that span.
- Assumption now leads the all-time series 13-4.
UP NEXT
- Assumption at Adelphi University, Saturday, October 18, 4:00 pm.
- Pace at Franklin Pierce University, Saturday, October 18, 12:00 pm.
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