Field Hockey Tops Lafayette, 1-0, in Season Opener

Friday, August 26

Easton, Pa.

4:00 P.M.

Temple University

Lafayette

Field Hockey Tops Lafayette, 1-0, in Season Opener

8.26.22 | Field Hockey

Box Score

EASTON, Pa. - The Temple field hockey team defeated Lafayette 1-0 in its season opener, the fourth-straight season opening win for the team. Olivia Vaccari scored the game-winner, the first of her career.

Recapping the Game
> Both teams played even in the first quarter, with the teams firing a combined three shots.
> Temple settled in after the first 15 minutes, with Vaccari scoring 36 seconds into the second quarter on a penalty corner with an assist from Nienke Oerlemans.
> The Owls controlled the second half, earning seven penalty corners and firing 12 shots.
> In the final 30 minutes of the game, the Cherry and White defense held the Leopards to just three shots and one penalty corner.

Statistically Speaking
> Temple outshot Lafayette 14-5, with the Owls putting five on frame.
> Vaccari and Tess Muller led the team with three shots each.
> Molly Frey earned her first career start in goal, posting two saves.
> Nienke Oerlemans recorded one defensive save.

Next Up
> The Cherry and White will open its home slate Sunday afternoon, hosting Leigh at 12 p.m.