MADISON, N.J. – Despite a second half surge, the Drew University field hockey team fell 2-0 to cross-town rival FDU-Florham Wednesday afternoon in Ranger Stadium. The Rangers were held without a shot in the first half but found a spark in the second period, making several runs on offense.
 
The Difference: FDU-Florham controlled possession in the first half, firing off 16 shots and forcing the Drew defense to work non-stop. The Devils were able to put a goal in the back of the cage in the fifth minute on a redirected shot to go up 1-0, which would be the score at the intermission. FDU added an insurance goal in the 45th minute, converting off a penalty corner.
 
Top Performers: Senior goalie Ryann Callaghan collected six saves for Drew while facing a 21-shot attack. Junior midfielder Sami Strathern made her presence felt on both sides of the field and went end-to-end to help set up Drew's first shot, which nearly resulted in a goal. Strathern and defenders Mackenzie Hascup, Carly Schiller, and Kate Todero worked to diffuse several potential scoring plays for the Devils, aiding Callaghan in the defensive effort.
 
Stat Sheet: FDU-Florham finished with advantages in shots (21-3) and penalty corners (14-5). The Devils were called for three yellow cards and three green cards while Drew was not whistled for a single card.
 
Up Next: The Rangers continue their four-game homestand when they host Goucher College on Saturday at 1 p.m. in their Landmark Conference opener.