Field Hockey Downs Bucknell, 2-1

Sunday, August 27

Philadelphia, Pa.

12:00 P.M.

Temple University

(2-0)

Bucknell

(0-2)

BUCKNELL

Temple

Photo by: Zamani Feelings

Field Hockey Downs Bucknell, 2-1

8.27.23 | Field Hockey

Box Score

PHILADELPHIA - The Temple field hockey team topped Bucknell 2-1 Sunday afternoon to go 2-0 in its opening weekend for the third-straight year.

Recapping the Game
> Both teams saw a quiet first quarter, with just three total shots fired.
> The Owls got on the board early in the second as Amber Hofenk Jerembo scored her first goal in Cherry and White off a penalty corner at the 20-minute mark.
> The Bison found the equalizer with just three minutes left in the half, scoring off a deflected shot.
> Tess Muller scored the go-ahead goal in the third frame, firing a rocket at the 39-minute mark.

Statistically Speaking
> Bucknell edged the Owls in shots 9-8. Muller led both teams with three shots.
> The teams were even in penalty corners with four apiece, each converting one attempt.
> Molly Frey tied her career-high with six saves.

Quotable
> "I'm super proud of our gritty performance this weekend. Winning is not easy by any means, so to be able to get a result today against a quality team who put us under tremendous pressure is fantastic. We're looking forward to improving this week and preparing for the contests this weekend." – head coach Michelle Vittese

Next Up
> The Owls will host Yale Friday afternoon for the third in a five-game homestand.