Field Hockey Tops Drexel to Go 2-0 in Opening Weekend

Sunday, August 29

Philadelphia, PA

12:00 P.M.

Temple University

(2-0)

Drexel

(0-2)

Temple

Drexel

Photo by: Zamani Feelings

Field Hockey Tops Drexel to Go 2-0 in Opening Weekend

8.29.21 | Field Hockey

Box Score

PHILADELPHIA - The Temple field hockey team had another strong performance to close out its opening weekend, defeating Drexel 3-2 Sunday afternoon. This is the second time in three seasons that the Owls have gone undefeated in their opening weekend.

Recapping the Game
> Drexel struck early, getting on the board before the first minute of the game.
> Temple found the equalizer to open the second quarter, with Kerrie Lorenz going one on one with the Drexel goalie before finding the back of the cage.
> Graduate student Grace Angelella found the go-ahead goal at the 20-minute mark, converting on a penalty corner with an assist from Claire Thomas.
> Freshman Tess Muller put the game away on her first collegiate goal, sneaking past the goalie with less than a minute left in the third quarter.
> The Dragons attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter, scoring at the 52-minute mark, but were unable to even the match as the Owl defense limited the Drexel attack and secured the Temple victory.

Statistically Speaking
> The Dragons outshot the Owls 13-11, with Muller's three shots leading the team.
> Temple allowed five penalty corners, successfully defending four.
> Graduate student Megan Ragusa recorded five of the Owls' six saves, with freshman Devin Kinzel posting the team's first defensive save of the season.

Quotable
> "Today's match was a fantastic test of our resilience. Drexel was a challenging opponent who tested us, but to be able to fight back from being down and securing the win is a skill we've developed. I'm proud of the growth that we've made over the past year." – Michelle Vittese

Next Up
> The Owls will remain on the road for their second-straight game, facing Hofstra on Sept. 3 in Hempstead, N.Y.