Temple University Athletics
Sunday, February 28
Philadelphia, Pa.
12:00 P.M.
Temple University
(1-4 (0-4))
0
vs
2
Liberty
(5-0 (4-0))
1
2
3
4
F
LIBERTY
1
0
0
1
2
Temple
0
0
0
0
0
Photo by: Brian Mermelstein
Field Hockey Falls 2-0 On A Rain Soaked Sunday
2.28.21 | Field Hockey
PHILADELPHIA - On a rainy Sunday afternoon, the Temple field hockey team fell 2-0 to Liberty after holding the Flames to a season-low in goals for the second-straight game. With the loss, the Owls fall to 1-4 (0-4 BIG EAST) while the Flames improve to 5-0 (4-0 BIG EAST).
Recapping the Game
> Liberty went up early, scoring in the third minute of the game.
> Temple had two chances to find the equalizer in the second quarter, putting two shots on target that were kept out of the net by the Flame defense.
> The Flames put the game away with three minutes left in the fourth quarter off a penalty corner.
Statistically Speaking
> The Owls fired six shots, putting two on goal.
> Goalkeeper Cristina Carotenuto recorded a season-high six saves.
> For the second-straight game, Temple held Liberty to a season-low two goals.
Next Up
> Temple will face Big 5 rival Villanova next weekend for the first of two home-and-home series this season. The teams will open the first series at Villanova on March 6 before hosting the Wildcats on March 7.
Recapping the Game
> Liberty went up early, scoring in the third minute of the game.
> Temple had two chances to find the equalizer in the second quarter, putting two shots on target that were kept out of the net by the Flame defense.
> The Flames put the game away with three minutes left in the fourth quarter off a penalty corner.
Statistically Speaking
> The Owls fired six shots, putting two on goal.
> Goalkeeper Cristina Carotenuto recorded a season-high six saves.
> For the second-straight game, Temple held Liberty to a season-low two goals.
Next Up
> Temple will face Big 5 rival Villanova next weekend for the first of two home-and-home series this season. The teams will open the first series at Villanova on March 6 before hosting the Wildcats on March 7.
Team Stats
LIBERTY
TEM
Goals
2
0
Shots
14
6
Shots on Goal
8
2
Saves
2
6
Corners
8
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
CONOLLY, Jodie (2)
Assisted By: DYKEMA, Bethany , HAMLETT, Lizzie
GOAL by LIBERTY CONOLLY, Jodie (FIRST GOAL), Assist by DYKEMA, Bethany and HAMLETT, Lizzie, goal number 2 for season.
3:25
RHODES, Daniella (1)
Assisted By: BOLTON, Jill
GOAL by LIBERTY RHODES, Daniella, Assist by BOLTON, Jill, goal number 1 for season.
58:46
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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