The Washington College Shorewomen fell to Haverford College, 3-0, in a Centennial Conference women’s field hockey contest Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Swan Field in Haverford, Pa. Haverford College scored twice in the opening quarter and added a third goal in the fourth quarter.
Washington College goalkeeper Charlotte Schurman made 13 saves and allowed three goals. Ashley Swan recorded a defensive save for the Shorewomen, who finished with four shots on goal compared with 17 for Haverford College.
Haverford College Builds Early Lead
Haverford College took a 1-0 lead in the opening quarter before adding a second goal later in the period. Poppy Swallow and Erica Pardon scored for Haverford College, while Tyler Rice recorded Washington College’s first shot on goal.
The Shorewomen created additional opportunities in the second quarter. Tyler Rice and Natalie Watkinson each recorded a shot on goal, but Haverford College stopped both attempts and carried a 2-0 advantage into halftime.
Washington College’s defense faced continued pressure before the break. Ashley Swan made a defensive save, and Charlotte Schurman made saves during a sequence in which Haverford College recorded three shots in 14 seconds.
Haverford College Adds Fourth-Quarter Goal
Charlotte Schurman turned away two shots in the third quarter as Haverford College maintained its 2-0 lead. Tyler Rice added another shot on goal early in the fourth quarter, and Washington College earned a penalty corner shortly afterward, but the Shorewomen could not score.
Alice Stein scored Haverford College’s third goal in the fourth quarter to complete the scoring. Charlotte Schurman made three additional saves late in the contest and finished with 13 stops.
Haverford College improved to 8-6 overall and 4-2 in the Centennial Conference. Washington College fell to 3-10 overall and 1-5 in conference play.
Washington College Shorewomen Return Saturday
The Washington College Shorewomen are scheduled to return to action Saturday, Oct. 17, at noon against No. 11 Franklin & Marshall College. The Centennial Conference game is scheduled to be played on the road.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Haverford College’s two-goal opening quarter created the difference in a game where Washington College’s defense faced a heavy workload. Charlotte Schurman’s 13 saves and Ashley Swan’s defensive save helped limit the deficit, but Washington College’s four shots on goal were not enough to produce a comeback.
The Washington College Shorewomen’s next opportunity comes against No. 11 Franklin & Marshall College. Washington College will need to generate more offensive pressure while maintaining the defensive effort it showed against Haverford College.
Source: Original report
