EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. – Wilkes University scored a goal in each of the first three quarters and the Colonels defeated the Drew University field hockey team 3-0 in a Landmark Conference matchup Tuesday evening.
The Colonels (8-6, 4-1 LC) snapped Drew's seven-game winning streak and handed the Rangers their first conference loss of the season.
Emma Lautenbacher scored Wilkes' first two goals, striking late in each of the first two quarters to make it a 2-0 game at halftime.
Wilkes held a 12-0 shot advantage in the first half, but the Rangers turned up the offensive pressure in the second half, when they outshot the Colonels 10-2. However, they were unable to dent goalie Chloe Gilroy, who finished with five saves.
Freshman
Vanessa Pennella made seven saves in goal for Drew, which received three shots on goal from sophomore
Bella Fini and one apiece from junior
Emily Caporrino and
Ellie Kopec.
The Rangers continue their season on Saturday, when they visit Catholic University in another Landmark Conference outing starting at 6 p.m.
