Temple University Athletics
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Field Hockey Blanks Villanova, Goes 2-1 in Big 5 Play
10.25.19 | Field Hockey
PHILADELPHIA – The Temple field hockey team snapped its three-game losing streak Friday night with a shut out of Villanova. With the win, the team improved to 6-8 (2-4 Big East) overall and 2-1 in Big 5 play.
Recapping the Game
> Though the game was slow to start, the Owls controlled the ball for the majority of the game.
> The Owls created several scoring chances, earning six penalty corners and two penalty strokes.
> Senior Lucy Reed took the first shot for Temple with a penalty stroke, but a save from the Wildcats kept the team off the board.
> Junior Dani Batze scored the eventual game-winner off a penalty corner, with Nienke Oerlemans giving the Owls the go-ahead before the first half came to a close.
> Senior Kathryn Edgar put the game away for the Owls on a penalty stroke, giving Temple insurance to open the fourth quarter.
Statistically Speaking
> The Owls out shot the Wildcats 10-7, putting six on goal.
> Edgar led the team with three shots, all on goal, while six other Owls made an attempt.
> Cristina Carotenuto posted three saves, giving her a season total of 50.
> Batze's goal was her team-leading sixth of the season, and her fourth game-winner of the season.
Quotable
"We are thrilled with tonight's game. We pressed well as a team for all four quarters. We were anticipating Villanova to have extremely threatening attackers, so I am proud of how our defenders managed their counter structure. It was a great night for the team to come away with a Big East and Big 5 win." – Temple head coach Susan Ciufo
Next Up
> Temple will face No. 18 Rutgers to close out the weekend, making the trip to Piscataway, N.J. for a Sunday afternoon game.
Recapping the Game
> Though the game was slow to start, the Owls controlled the ball for the majority of the game.
> The Owls created several scoring chances, earning six penalty corners and two penalty strokes.
> Senior Lucy Reed took the first shot for Temple with a penalty stroke, but a save from the Wildcats kept the team off the board.
> Junior Dani Batze scored the eventual game-winner off a penalty corner, with Nienke Oerlemans giving the Owls the go-ahead before the first half came to a close.
> Senior Kathryn Edgar put the game away for the Owls on a penalty stroke, giving Temple insurance to open the fourth quarter.
Statistically Speaking
> The Owls out shot the Wildcats 10-7, putting six on goal.
> Edgar led the team with three shots, all on goal, while six other Owls made an attempt.
> Cristina Carotenuto posted three saves, giving her a season total of 50.
> Batze's goal was her team-leading sixth of the season, and her fourth game-winner of the season.
Quotable
"We are thrilled with tonight's game. We pressed well as a team for all four quarters. We were anticipating Villanova to have extremely threatening attackers, so I am proud of how our defenders managed their counter structure. It was a great night for the team to come away with a Big East and Big 5 win." – Temple head coach Susan Ciufo
Next Up
> Temple will face No. 18 Rutgers to close out the weekend, making the trip to Piscataway, N.J. for a Sunday afternoon game.
Team Stats
VU
TU
Goals
0
3
Shots
7
10
Shots on Goal
3
6
Saves
3
3
Corners
8
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays

BATZE, Dani (6)
Assisted By: LORENZ, Kerrie , OERLEMANS, Nienke
19:18

OERLEMANS, Nienke (2)
Assisted By: LORENZ, Kerrie
On the corner
34:57

EDGAR, Kathryn (2)
45:15
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