Kopec and Popinko Score in Victory Over Hofstra

Friday, September 3

Hempstead, NY

3:00 P.M.

Temple University

(3-0)

Hofstra

(1-2)

Temple

Hofstra

Photo by: Zamani Feelings

Kopec and Popinko Score in Victory Over Hofstra

9.3.21 | Field Hockey

Box Score

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - The Temple field hockey team defeated Hofstra 2-0 Friday afternoon to go 3-0 on the season. This is the second time this year that the Owls have earned a shutout and the first time since 2014 that the team has opened the season 3-0.

Recapping the Game
> Temple got on the board early, with Julianne Kopec scoring her third of the season at the seven-minute mark.
> The second quarter saw both offenses stagnant, with neither team firing a shot.
> The Owls had a chance on a penalty corner in the third quarter, but a Hofstra save kept Temple's advantage to one.
> Tali Popinko put the game away at the 48-minute mark, scoring off a penalty corner with an assist from Kerrie Lorenz.

Statistically Speaking
> The Pride outshot the Owls 9-5, but both teams put four on target.
> Nienke Oerlemans' two shots led the team.
> Megan Ragusa recorded her second clean sheet of the season, making four saves.
> Temple allowed five penalty corners, successfully defending them all.

Quotable
> "Today we had a fantastic result against a quality opponent. I'm extremely proud of the group to be able to walk away with the win. We cleaned up some important details from last weekend, but we need to tidy up some others in preparation for Bucknell on Sunday. Overall, we're seeing massive improvement and are excited to continue the growth." – Michelle Vittese

Next Up
> The Cherry and White will return home on Sunday, hosting Bucknell at 1 p.m.