Field Hockey Drops 3-1 BIG EAST Decision at Villanova

Friday, October 19

Villanova, Pa.

6:00 p.m.

Temple University

(2-14, 0-6)

Villanova

(7-8,3-3)

Temple

Villanova

Photo by: Zamani Feelings

Field Hockey Drops 3-1 BIG EAST Decision at Villanova

10.19.18 | Field Hockey

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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - An early goal did not hold up for Temple field hockey in a 3-1 loss at Villanova (7-8, 3-3) on Friday night. The Owls (2-14, 0-6) got a goal from junior Kathryn Edgar in the 14th minute, but were unable to score again.

Game Summary
> The game was a close one all over the stat sheet except in penalty corners. Villanova took nine shots on goal to Temple's eight and had seven saves to the Owls' seven, but earned 16 penalty corners while Temple was awarded nine.
> Edgar's early goal, assisted by junior Cristen Barnett, deflected off a Villanova defender and into the cage for a 1-0 lead.
> In the 22nd minute of the first half, the Wildcats tied it up, and then took a 2-1 on a corner just four minutes later.
> After taking a 2-1 advantage into the break, Villanova made it 3-1 with 13 minutes left on a goal by Abby Siana.
> The Wildcats' Erika Miller made two big saves in the final four minutes to keep Temple from mounting a comeback.

Individual Highlights
> Edgar's third goal of the season ties her with junior Lucy Reed for the team lead. Edgar now has a team-best 10 total points.
> Senior goalkeeper Chloe Johnson made six stops for the Owls in goal.
> Of the Owls' eight shots on goal, Edgar took four and redshirt freshman Grace Shanton took two.

Up Next
> Temple will play its final two games of the season at home next weekend, starting with a 5:30 p.m. contest against BIG EAST foe Quinnipiac on Friday, Oct. 26.