Temple University Athletics
Friday, February 12
Philadelphia, Pa.
1:00 P.M.
Temple University
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Hofstra
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Hofstra
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Temple
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Photo by: Zamani Feelings
Field Hockey Blanks Hofstra in Season Opener
2.12.21 | Field Hockey
PHILADELPHIA - The Temple field hockey team opened the season strong, shutting out Hofstra in a 1-0 victory Friday afternoon. This marks the second-straight year that the team has shut out its opponent in the season opener.
Recapping the Game
> Defense was the name of the game, with both teams combining for just six shots.
> The Owls took the lead late in the first quarter, with graduate student Veronika Novakova scoring on a deflection from Dani Batze off a penalty corner.
> Temple had two good looks in the second quarter, but Hofstra's goalie was able to keep the team from scoring again.
> The Cherry and White took its final penalty corner in the fourth quarter but were unable to capitalize.
Statistically Speaking
> The Temple defense held the Pride to just one shot.
> Redshirt sophomore Kerrie Lorenz recorded two shots, with one on target. Freshman Kaitlyn Cummins fired her first career shot.
> The Owls conceded four penalty corners, while Hofstra conceded three.
Quotable
> "The best part of today was getting back out on the pitch after 17 months. Seeing the excitement in both teams was what made the last year worth it. It was a tough game, and Hofstra definitely gave us a good amount of trouble in the fourth quarter. I'm proud of our resilience and our ability to create goal-scoring opportunities. For us, we will be focused on playing simple hockey and capitalize on the great opportunities we are getting." – Temple head coach Susan Ciufo
Next Up
> Temple will open its BIG EAST schedule, heading to Old Dominion for games on Feb. 19 and 20.
Recapping the Game
> Defense was the name of the game, with both teams combining for just six shots.
> The Owls took the lead late in the first quarter, with graduate student Veronika Novakova scoring on a deflection from Dani Batze off a penalty corner.
> Temple had two good looks in the second quarter, but Hofstra's goalie was able to keep the team from scoring again.
> The Cherry and White took its final penalty corner in the fourth quarter but were unable to capitalize.
Statistically Speaking
> The Temple defense held the Pride to just one shot.
> Redshirt sophomore Kerrie Lorenz recorded two shots, with one on target. Freshman Kaitlyn Cummins fired her first career shot.
> The Owls conceded four penalty corners, while Hofstra conceded three.
Quotable
> "The best part of today was getting back out on the pitch after 17 months. Seeing the excitement in both teams was what made the last year worth it. It was a tough game, and Hofstra definitely gave us a good amount of trouble in the fourth quarter. I'm proud of our resilience and our ability to create goal-scoring opportunities. For us, we will be focused on playing simple hockey and capitalize on the great opportunities we are getting." – Temple head coach Susan Ciufo
Next Up
> Temple will open its BIG EAST schedule, heading to Old Dominion for games on Feb. 19 and 20.
Team Stats
HOFSTRA
TEM
Goals
0
1
Shots
1
5
Shots on Goal
0
3
Saves
2
0
Corners
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
NOVAKOVA, Veronika (1)
Assisted By: BATZE, Dani
GOAL by TEM NOVAKOVA, Veronika (FIRST GOAL), Assist by BATZE, Dani, goal number 1 for season.
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Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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