Temple University Athletics
Temple University
(9-2, 2-1)
Quinnipiac
(5-5, 0-3)
Owls Shut Out Quinnipiac, Improve to 9-2
10.3.25 | Field Hockey
HAMDEN, Conn. – The Temple University field hockey team improved to 9-2 on the season with a 3-0 road win over Quinnipiac on Friday afternoon at Quinnipiac Field Hockey Stadium.
The Owls (9-2, 2-1 BIG EAST) now turn their attention to UConn for a 2024 BIG EAST Championship rematch at Howarth Field. The Bobcats (5-5, 0-3 BIG EAST) will close the weekend with a non-conference matchup at Wagner on Sunday.
Scoring for Temple were Lonneke Kerkhof, Kathryn Gauvin and Peyton Rieger. Rieger, Gauvin and Mara Lenting added assists, while goalkeeper Alex Lepore tallied four saves in her third shutout of the 2025 season.
How It Happened
Temple struck early, with Kerkhof registering her first collegiate goal on a penalty corner. Lenting sent the insert, and Kerkhof ripped a shot that found the bottom right corner of the cage.
OWLS STRIKE FIRST!
— Temple Field Hockey (@TempleFH) October 3, 2025
Lonneke Kerkhof fires in her first collegiate goal off a penalty corner!#GoOwls🦉 pic.twitter.com/puNRG3xvGu
After a scoreless second quarter, the Owls doubled their lead in the third. Gauvin collected a long pass and finished on her own for her fourth goal of the season with 12:09 remaining in the third.
LEAD EXTENDED!
— Temple Field Hockey (@TempleFH) October 3, 2025
Kathryn Gauvin registers her fourth goal of the season, lifting the Owls to a 2-0 lead!#GoOwls🦉 pic.twitter.com/1UuRu8QddE
Quinnipiac pulled its goalkeeper for an extra attacker in the fourth quarter, but Temple capitalized. Gauvin connected with Rieger, who buried her team-leading sixth goal of the season with just over five minutes remaining.
OWLS UP THREE!
— Temple Field Hockey (@TempleFH) October 3, 2025
With an empty net, Peyton Rieger delivers her team-leading sixth goal of the season!#GoOwls🦉 pic.twitter.com/OHB42yuRnS
By the Numbers
Temple held a 13-9 advantage in shots and a 6-3 edge in shots on goal.
Quinnipiac led 7-5 in penalty corners.
With a goal and an assist, Rieger now leads the Owls with six goals, five assists and 17 points this season. The Woolwich, N.J., native has tallied 10 points over the past five games.
Gauvin is tied for second on the team with 10 points, alongside Mathéa Lassalle and Lenting.
Lepore (9-1) lowered her goals-against average to 1.35 and raised her save percentage to .711. She has allowed just five goals over her past seven appearances.
Temple is now 6-3 all-time against Quinnipiac, earning five straight wins since 2021.
Up Next
Temple is idle until Friday, Oct. 10, when the Owls host UConn in a BIG EAST Championship rematch. Game time is set for 2 p.m. at Howarth Field.
Team Stats
Lonneke Kerkhof
Assisted By: Peyton Rieger , Mara Lenting
GOAL by Temple Lonneke Kerkhof (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Peyton Rieger and Mara Lenting
3:50
Kathryn Gauvin
GOAL by Temple Kathryn Gauvin
32:50
Peyton Rieger
Assisted By: Kathryn Gauvin
GOAL by Temple Peyton Rieger, Assist by Kathryn Gauvin
54:51
