Field Hockey Blanks Villanova, Goes 2-0 in League Play

Friday, September 24

Philadelphia, Pa

6:00 P.M.

Temple University

(6-2, 2-0)

Villanova

(4-5, 1-1)

Temple

Photo by: Elita Odartei

Field Hockey Blanks Villanova, Goes 2-0 in League Play

9.24.21 | Field Hockey

Box Score Coach Vittese Postgame Interview

PHILADELPHIA - In its fourth shutout of the season, the Temple field hockey team topped Villanova 1-0 to win its second BIG EAST game of the season. With the win, the Owls improve to 6-2 (2-0 BIG EAST) and start conference play 2-0 for the first time since 2014.

Recapping the Game
> Temple got on the board late in the first quarter, with freshman Tess Muller scoring her second of the season off a pass from Annie Judge.
> The Owl defense put in work in the second quarter, not allowing any shots from the Wildcats.
> The Cherry and White's best chance for the go-ahead goal came in the third quarter with four consecutive penalty corners, but Temple couldn't convert.
> Villanova pulled its goalie in the fourth quarter in hopes that an extra attacker could find the equalizer, but the Temple defense once again allowed no shots and sealed the shutout.

Statistically Speaking
> The Owls held a dominant 15-2 shot advantage, with Nienke Oerlemans, Kerrie Lorenz, and Tess Muller each firing four.
> Megan Ragusa posted two saves, with Villanova goalie Jordan McGinley recording eight saves on nine shots on frame from Temple.
> The Cherry and White held the Wildcats to just three penalty corners, successfully defending all three.

Quotable
> "This win was massive. We need to be competitive in the BIG EAST and get wins, but we're in control of our own destiny. Our defense has been so important, and another shutout shows that we're continuing to grow and feel empowered. I feel great going into Sunday because playing a ranked opponent is another opportunity to show our ability and test ourselves. I'm excited and looking forward to the next one." – Michelle Vittese

Next Up
> Temple will close out its three-game homestand against No. 23 Delaware in its second ranked opponent in two weekends.