McDaniel College women’s field hockey team fell 4-0 to No. 9 Franklin & Marshall on Sept. 30 at Tylus Field in Lancaster, Pa., in its Centennial Conference opener. Franklin & Marshall scored once in each quarter to improve to 7-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play, while McDaniel College dropped to 3-5 overall and 0-1 in the Centennial Conference.
Franklin & Marshall recorded 39 shots, including 18 on goal. The Diplomats scored the game-winning goal seven minutes into the first quarter on their third shot and held a 2-0 lead at halftime after taking 11 first-half shots.
Teaghen Rieder Makes Career-High 13 Saves
Teaghen Rieder made a career-high 13 saves in her first appearance of the season for McDaniel College. She made one save in the first half and stopped 12 shots after halftime. Rieder also recorded 13 saves in a 4-0 loss at Haverford on Oct. 26, 2024.
Franklin & Marshall took 28 shots in the second half but scored only twice. Sophomore defender Grace Legacy contributed to the defense in front of Rieder’s goal as McDaniel College faced its second of five nationally ranked opponents this season and its first of two on the road.
McDaniel College to Host Haverford in Homecoming Game
McDaniel College returns home Saturday to host Haverford at Gill Stadium at 5 p.m. The contest is scheduled for Homecoming.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Franklin & Marshall controlled the shot volume, while Teaghen Rieder’s 13 saves provided a notable defensive effort for McDaniel College. The Green Terror will look to respond when they host Haverford in their next game.
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