Temple University Athletics
Friday, September 3
Hempstead, NY
3:00 P.M.
Temple University
at
Hofstra
Photo by: Zamani Feelings
Field Hockey Looks for Second-Straight Undefeated Weekend
9.2.21 | Field Hockey
PHILADELPHIA - The Temple field hockey team will look to take the momentum of its 2-0 opening weekend to open September play, facing Hofstra on the road on Sept .3 before hosting Bucknell on Sept. 5.
SCOUTING TEMPLE
> The Owls swept opening weekend, defeating Merrimack and Drexel to go 2-0 for the second time in three years.
> Temple is 1-0 on the road this year, topping Drexel 3-2 despite the Dragons getting on the board in the first minute of the game.
> Freshmen Julianne Kopec and Tess Muller have emerged as key players early, with Kopec scoring both goals against Merrimack and Muller recording a goal and an assist over the weekend.
> Graduate transfer Megan Ragusa is a force in the cage, recording six of the Owls' seven saves and posting a clean sheet against Merrimack.
> Ragusa and Muller were named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll for their impressive debuts in Cherry and White.
SCOUTING HOFSTRA
> Hofstra split its first two matches of the season, dropping the opener at Lafayette before dominating its home opener against Wagner.
> The Pride has outscored their opponents 5-3, with junior Mercedes Currie leading the team with a pair of goals.
> Junior Merljin van der Vegt is on the way to another solid season in the cage, recording 10 saves on 20 shots faced.
SERIES HISTORY
> This will be the 12th time that the two teams are meeting, with Temple holding a 9-2 advantage.
> The Owls won the last matchup 1-0 at home, winning two of the last three meetings.
> This is the second-straight year that the teams are meeting, and the second year that the teams have met since 2003.
SCOUTING BUCKNELL
> Bucknell is 1-1 heading into the weekend, falling 0-3 to No. 24 James Madison before defeating LIU 2-1 in overtime.
> The Bison has been outscored by their opponents 4-2, with Lily Nielson and MK Stefanowicz scoring the team's goals.
> Clara McCormick has recorded eight saves on 17 shots faced for a .667 save percentage.
SERIES HISTORY
> This will be the ninth meeting between the teams, with Bucknell holding a 5-3 series advantage.
> The Owls have dropped the last two matches, falling in both games at home.
> Temple last topped the Bison on the road, defeating the team 2-1 in Lewisburg, Pa.
SCOUTING TEMPLE
> The Owls swept opening weekend, defeating Merrimack and Drexel to go 2-0 for the second time in three years.
> Temple is 1-0 on the road this year, topping Drexel 3-2 despite the Dragons getting on the board in the first minute of the game.
> Freshmen Julianne Kopec and Tess Muller have emerged as key players early, with Kopec scoring both goals against Merrimack and Muller recording a goal and an assist over the weekend.
> Graduate transfer Megan Ragusa is a force in the cage, recording six of the Owls' seven saves and posting a clean sheet against Merrimack.
> Ragusa and Muller were named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll for their impressive debuts in Cherry and White.
SCOUTING HOFSTRA
> Hofstra split its first two matches of the season, dropping the opener at Lafayette before dominating its home opener against Wagner.
> The Pride has outscored their opponents 5-3, with junior Mercedes Currie leading the team with a pair of goals.
> Junior Merljin van der Vegt is on the way to another solid season in the cage, recording 10 saves on 20 shots faced.
SERIES HISTORY
> This will be the 12th time that the two teams are meeting, with Temple holding a 9-2 advantage.
> The Owls won the last matchup 1-0 at home, winning two of the last three meetings.
> This is the second-straight year that the teams are meeting, and the second year that the teams have met since 2003.
SCOUTING BUCKNELL
> Bucknell is 1-1 heading into the weekend, falling 0-3 to No. 24 James Madison before defeating LIU 2-1 in overtime.
> The Bison has been outscored by their opponents 4-2, with Lily Nielson and MK Stefanowicz scoring the team's goals.
> Clara McCormick has recorded eight saves on 17 shots faced for a .667 save percentage.
SERIES HISTORY
> This will be the ninth meeting between the teams, with Bucknell holding a 5-3 series advantage.
> The Owls have dropped the last two matches, falling in both games at home.
> Temple last topped the Bison on the road, defeating the team 2-1 in Lewisburg, Pa.
Players Mentioned
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Ep. 23: Former Men's Basketball Standout Marc Jackson Speaks on Mental Health
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Ep. 22: Owls Sports Update from David & Amelia
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Ep. 21: Former Head Fencing Coach Dr. Nikki Franke
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