Temple University Athletics

Friday, September 18
Philadelphia, Pa.
1:00 p.m.

Temple University

vs

Georgetown

Team Huddle

Weekend Guide: Georgetown, Hofstra

9.17.26 | Field Hockey

Opponent
Georgetown • 3-3
Date / Time
Friday, Sept. 18 • 1 p.m.
Location
Philadelphia, Pa.
Broadcast
ESPN+
Opponent
Hofstra • 2-3
Date / Time
Sunday, Sept. 20 • Noon
Location
Philadelphia, Pa.
Broadcast
ESPN+

PHILADELPHIA - The Temple University field hockey team continues its four-game homestand this weekend, opening BIG EAST play against Georgetown on Friday before hosting Hofstra on Sunday at Howarth Field.

Temple (3-3) welcomes Georgetown (3-3) on Friday at 1 p.m. to open BIG EAST play, before closing the weekend against Hofstra (2-3) on Sunday at noon. Both contests will air on ESPN+.

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Dream Crazy, Women in Sports Highlight Home Weekend

Temple continues its home stretch with a pair of promotional games at Howarth Field. Friday's BIG EAST opener against Georgetown will serve as the Owls' Dream Crazy game and feature a tote bag giveaway. Sunday's matchup against Hofstra will feature High School Day and Women in Sports Day.

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About Dream Crazy

Dream Crazy. Live Big. Love Deep.

The Gretta Ehret Dream Crazy Foundation honors the life and legacy of Margaretha "Gretta" Ehret—beloved mother, wife, sister, teacher, and coach—by carrying forward her unwavering strength, compassion, and "Dream Crazy" spirit. Rooted in Gretta's deep love for sport, teamwork, and community, our mission is to inspire and uplift young athletes and families in the Philadelphia community and beyond.

Through programs that champion resilience, expand access to athletic opportunities, and empower youth through sports, we strive to reflect the same passion, grit, and generosity that defined Gretta's life. We are committed to helping young athletes grow not only in their sport, but in confidence, character, and purpose

Gretta's Dream Crazy Foundation

Temple Trends

1
Start Strong
Temple is 3-0 this season scoring first.
2
Conference Opener Success
Temple is 4-1 in BIG EAST openers under Michelle Vittese, including wins in four of the last five seasons.
3
Owls Own the Middle
Temple has done the majority of its offensive damage in the middle two quarters this season, scoring 12 of its 15 goals in the second and third quarters. The Owls have outscored opponents 12-7 across those two quarters, including a 5-2 advantage in the third.

News in the Nest

GAUVIN EARNS BIG EAST HONOR

Gauvin found the cage in both contests last weekend, finishing with two goals, four points, six shots and four shots on goal.

The sophomore scored the game-tying goal late in the first half against No. 19 Monmouth before adding another in Temple's 5-0 victory over Rider. Following the performance, Gauvin was named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll, marking the first conference weekly honor of her career.

MAGRO AMONG BIG EAST LEADERS

Magro continues to lead the Temple offense with five goals and 11 points through six games. The sophomore recorded a goal and an assist in Sunday's victory over Rider, helping Temple pull away during its three-goal third quarter.

The Buenos Aires, Argentina, native ranks 26th nationally and third in the BIG EAST with 0.83 goals per game. She also ranks 35th nationally and fourth in the conference with 1.83 points per game.

LEPORE LEADS THE LEAGUE

Junior goalkeeper Alex Lepore continues to sit atop the BIG EAST in saves per game, averaging 4.33 stops per contest. The mark ranks 35th nationally. Lepore also ranks fifth in the conference with a .684 save percentage.

Lepore and the Temple defense recorded their first shutout of the season against Rider, limiting the Broncs to four total shots and just one attempt on goal.

Last Time Out

Temple split its home-opening weekend, falling to No. 19 Monmouth, 4-2, on Friday before bouncing back with a 5-0 victory over Rider on Sunday.

Against Monmouth, the Owls erased an early 2-0 deficit behind second-quarter goals from Riley Gallagher and Kathryn Gauvin. Gallagher opened the scoring just 34 seconds into the second period before Gauvin found the cage with 31 seconds remaining in the half to send the teams into the break tied at 2-2. Monmouth regained the lead in the third quarter and added a goal in the final second to secure the victory.

Temple responded with its first shutout of the season against Rider, using five different goal scorers in the 5-0 win. Amanda Martin opened the scoring late in the second quarter before Rozlyn Maciejewski, Lucia Magro and Gauvin each scored during a 4:11 stretch in the third. Mathéa Lassalle added the final goal in the fourth quarter.

Gauvin scored in both contests to finish the weekend with two goals and four points, earning BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll recognition for the first time in her career.

Top Performer: Kathryn Gauvin • 2 goals, 4 points

Full Recap
Scouting Georgetown 3-3
Last Time Out
W, 3-2 vs. William & Mary
Key Player
Kate McManaman
Road Hoyas
Georgetown has not played a home game

Georgetown enters BIG EAST play with a 3-3 record after splitting a pair of contests in Richmond last weekend. The Hoyas fell to Richmond, 4-0, on Friday before responding with a 3-2 neutral-site victory over William & Mary on Sunday.

The Hoyas scored three times over the opening 16 minutes against William & Mary, with Riley Fitzgerald, Caroline Suko and Colleen Maloney each finding the cage. Georgetown finished with a 16-5 advantage in shots and a 10-4 edge in penalty corners.

Junior Kate McManaman leads the Georgetown offense with three goals, three assists and nine points. McManaman earned BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll recognition earlier this season after totaling two goals and three assists during a weekend split against Towson and Lock Haven.

As a team, Georgetown averages 2.17 goals and 2.00 assists per game. The Hoyas also average 5.00 penalty corners per contest.

Goalkeeper Alex Duff has started five of Georgetown's six games, posting a 1.91 goals-against average with 20 saves. Her 4.00 saves per game rank second in the BIG EAST behind Temple's Lepore.
Senior Elena Perez Alejandro was selected to the Preseason All-BIG EAST Team after earning Second Team All-BIG EAST honors in 2025.

Series History
All-Time SeriesTemple leads, 13-5
Last MeetingTemple 2, Georgetown 1 • Sept. 19, 2025
Last Georgetown WinOct. 1, 2021 • Georgetown 1, Temple 0
Current StreakTemple W4
Scouting Hofstra 2-3
Last Time Out
L, 2-1 vs. Providence
Key Player
Sarah Smalley • 4 goals
Team Trend
All five games decided by one goal

Hofstra enters the weekend with a 2-3 record and will host Northeastern in its CAA opener on Friday before traveling to Philadelphia on Sunday.

The Pride has played five consecutive one-goal games to open the season. Hofstra earned 2-1 and 5-4 overtime victories over Rider and Wagner, respectively, while each of its three losses to Bryant, Quinnipiac and Providence came by a 2-1 score.

Senior transfer Sarah Smalley leads the Pride with four goals. Smalley scored twice in Hofstra's overtime victory at Wagner and most recently found the cage in Sunday's 2-1 setback against Providence.

Freshman defender Malena Bertone has also made an immediate impact, scoring twice in Hofstra's season-opening win over Rider before recording the overtime game-winner against Wagner. Bertone was named CAA Rookie of the Week following the opening weekend.

Sophomore goalkeeper Luci Hollister returns after earning CAA All-Rookie honors in 2025. She recorded a season-high eight saves in Hofstra's overtime loss at Quinnipiac and followed with five stops against Providence.

The Pride finished 9-9 last season and advanced to the CAA Championship for the first time since 2015. Hollister was named Preseason All-CAA entering the 2026 campaign, while Gwenn van Dijk and Kelly Levengood received preseason honorable mention recognition.

Series History
All-Time SeriesTemple leads, 10-2
Last MeetingTemple 2, Hofstra 0 • Sept. 3, 2021
Last Hofstra WinSept. 13, 2003 • Hofstra 2, Temple 1
Current StreakTemple W2
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