Field Hockey Falls to Penn, Splits Big 5 Play

Sunday, September 29

Philadelphia, Pa.

1 p.m.

Temple University

(4-3)

Penn

(1-5)

PENN

Temple

Field Hockey Falls to Penn, Splits Big 5 Play

9.29.19 | Field Hockey

Box Score TU0929

PHILADELPHIA – The Temple field hockey team fell 2-1 to Big 5 rival Penn Sunday afternoon, going 0-2 this weekend. The Owls are now 1-1 against Big 5 teams, defeating La Salle earlier this season.

Recapping the Game
> The Owls got on the board first, with Nienke Oerlemans scoring off a corner in her first goal of the season.
> Penn evened the match coming out of the half before scoring the game-winner mid-way through the fourth quarter.
> The defense had a stout performance on the pitch, defending against nine Quaker penalty corners.
> Junior Dani Batze recorded a defensive save for Temple, her third of the season.

Statistically Speaking
> The Quakers out shot the Owls, with Batze leading Temple with four shots.
> Cristina Carotenuto posted eight of the team's nine saves, setting a personal-best in saves per game.

Quotable
"Today was an unfortunate day that didn't tip our way. We had some issues with our urgency, primarily in the first and third quarter. Moving forward, we will be focusing on the details and staying consistent throughout the entire game." – Temple head coach Susan Ciufo

Next Up
> Temple will have a light schedule next week, hosting UConn Friday night in its lone match of the weekend.