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Kopec Shines in Season-Opening Win
8.27.21 | Field Hockey
PHILADELPHIA - Temple field hockey freshman Julianne Kopec had a spectacular collegiate debut, scoring both goals in the team's 2-0 win over Merrimack Friday night to open the 2021 season. This is the third-straight season that the Owls have shut out their opponent in the season opener.Â
Recapping the Game
> Temple came out firing, attempting 11 shots in the first half.
> Kopec's first goal of the night came at the 20-minute mark, with the West Long Branch, N.J. native scoring off a deflected shot.
> Kopec put the game away less than 10 minutes later, scoring on a penalty corner with an assist from fellow freshman Tess Muller.Â
> The Owl defense stood tall, allowing just two shots in the second half with neither on target.Â
> Temple had two good looks in the second half to build the lead, but a shot from Kaitlyn Cummins and a penalty stroke from Devin Kinzel both hit the post.
Statistically Speaking
> Temple outshot the Warriors 17-2, putting 10 on target.
> Kopec and Muller both led the team in shots with four, while Myrthe Schuilenburg and McKenna Burkhardt each fired two.
> The Owls successfully defended two penalty corners, attempting eight.Â
Quotable
> "It feels really good to get this win. Merrimack gave us a fight, but we were able to put them under pressure and it created a lot of opportunities for us. I'm proud of our ladies for stepping up and banding together as a unit despite all the adversity we've gone through. Julianne had a fantastic performance, but the entire team really put out a tremendous effort and everyone is super proud of our performance." – Michelle Vittese
Next Up
> The Cherry and White will stay in the City of Brotherly Love to close the weekend, facing Drexel at Buckley Field on Aug. 29.
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Recapping the Game
> Temple came out firing, attempting 11 shots in the first half.
> Kopec's first goal of the night came at the 20-minute mark, with the West Long Branch, N.J. native scoring off a deflected shot.
> Kopec put the game away less than 10 minutes later, scoring on a penalty corner with an assist from fellow freshman Tess Muller.Â
> The Owl defense stood tall, allowing just two shots in the second half with neither on target.Â
> Temple had two good looks in the second half to build the lead, but a shot from Kaitlyn Cummins and a penalty stroke from Devin Kinzel both hit the post.
Statistically Speaking
> Temple outshot the Warriors 17-2, putting 10 on target.
> Kopec and Muller both led the team in shots with four, while Myrthe Schuilenburg and McKenna Burkhardt each fired two.
> The Owls successfully defended two penalty corners, attempting eight.Â
Quotable
> "It feels really good to get this win. Merrimack gave us a fight, but we were able to put them under pressure and it created a lot of opportunities for us. I'm proud of our ladies for stepping up and banding together as a unit despite all the adversity we've gone through. Julianne had a fantastic performance, but the entire team really put out a tremendous effort and everyone is super proud of our performance." – Michelle Vittese
Next Up
> The Cherry and White will stay in the City of Brotherly Love to close the weekend, facing Drexel at Buckley Field on Aug. 29.
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Team Stats
MER
TEM
Goals
0
2
Shots
2
17
Shots on Goal
2
10
Saves
8
2
Corners
2
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays

KOPEC, Julianne
GOAL by TEM KOPEC, Julianne (FIRST GOAL).
20:05

KOPEC, Julianne
Assisted By: THOMAS, Claire , MULLER, Tess
GOAL by TEM KOPEC, Julianne, Assist by THOMAS, Claire and MULLER, Tess.
28:10
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