Field Hockey Downs Villanova, 2-1

Friday, April 9

Conshohocken, Pa.

6:30 P.M.

Temple University

(6-9)

Villanova

(4-9)

Temple

Villanova

Photo by: Don Felice

Field Hockey Downs Villanova, 2-1

4.9.21 | Field Hockey

Box Score

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - A stout defensive effort led the Temple field hockey team to a 2-1 victory over Villanova at the Proving Grounds Friday afternoon. With the win, the Owls improve to 6-9 (3-8 BIG EAST) while the Wildcats fall to 4-9 (3-8 BIG EAST).

Recapping the Game
> Temple pulled ahead as the first quarter elapsed, with Veronika Novakova scoring off a penalty corner.
> The Cherry and White defense stood tall, not allowing a single Villanova shot in the first half.
> The Owls scored the go-ahead goal at the 50-minute mark, with Kerrie Lorenz slipping past the goalie and tipping it in on a pass from Tali Popinko.
> Villanova got on the board five minutes later, converting a penalty corner, but couldn't find the tying goal and the Owls earned the victory.

Statistically Speaking
> Each team fired just three shots, with Lorenz, Novakova, and Popinko all making the attempt.
> Temple allowed just five penalty corners, successfully defending four.
> This is the first game all season that Cristina Carotenuto did not record a save, with the senior keeper facing just one shot.

Quotable
> "I'm so proud of our team effort at Villanova tonight. We honestly played some of the best quality field hockey tonight. Villanova is extremely fast and threatening and we were able to manage it defensively and create opportunities on the attack. Sunday will be a battle and we're looking forward to it." – Temple head coach Susan Ciufo

Next Up
> The Owls will close out their conference slate against Villanova on Sunday, hosting the Wildcats for senior day.