Temple University Athletics
Temple Starts Tournament Play With Win Against Penn
9.1.07 | Field Hockey
Sept. 1, 2007
PHILADELPHIA- In their home opener on Geasey Field, Temple defeated Penn 4-2. The Owls dominated the Quakers for their second win of the season.
"It's nice to be playing on our home field again," said head coach Amanda Janney. "Our attack is really maturing and it's nice to see that we have a wide range of players scoring. Our team defense is still working out some kinks, but overall we are playing good team hockey. We are proud that our team is improving with each game we play."
Junior Jamie Adams put Temple on the scoreboard with an assist from Alli Lokey seven minutes into the first half. Ten minutes later Kasey Ruth tallied the Owls second goal with an assist from Leanne Vogelsong. The half ended with Temple leading Penn 2-0. Throughout the first half the Owls dominated play by keeping the ball in the Quakers end and by leading Penn in penalty corners 7-3.
Temple started the second half with just as much determination as they had at the start of the game. Sophomore Mandi Ruth scored an unassisted goal just one minute into the half putting the Owls on top 3-0. Play continued until Mandi Ruth struck again off a pass from Dannah Brehm. With the Owls winning, 4-0, and five minutes left in the game the Quakers finally struck back. as Rachel Eng scored the first Penn goal off a pass from fellow Quaker Kathryn Rose. Penn continued to battle with time running out and scored their last goal with one minute to play. The final Quaker goal was scored unassisted by Margaretha Ehret.
In the second game of the tournament Kent State defeated Lock Haven for their first win this season. With two minutes left in the second half Kent State scored to improve their record to 1-2.
Tournament play continues tomorrow on Geasey Field. Kent State will be playing Penn in the first game at 1 pm. The Temple Owls will be taking on the Lock Haven Eagles at 3 pm.
