READING, Pa – The Elizabethtown field hockey team dropped a non-conference matchup against Alvernia 5-2. Alvernia out-shot Etown, 21-7 while also earning 12-4 in corners.
The Golden Wolves got off to a quick start in the first quarter scoring two goals just 1:31 apart. The Blue Jays offense found their footing in the second quarter as they scored the lone goal of the quarter at 26:35. Freshman Carly Schumacher slammed a reverse shot into the back of the goal, putting Etown on the board. Alvernia added another goal in the third quarter, making the score 3-1. At the end of the third quarter, Etown broke away towards the offensive end looking to get another goal. Freshman Ava Wolfe and Schumacher looked to combine on that offensive effort, but the shot went wide.
Schumacher scored her second goal of the night halfway through the fourth quarter. At the 50:12 mark, Schumacher had another reverse shot from the side of the goal, sending the ball between Alvernia goalies' pads. The Golden Wolves got the last goal of the game as they converted their stroke at the 57:55 mark.
Lily DebBasio had a strong game in goal, tallying 10 saves on the night.
The Blue Jays will continue play at home tomorrow, September 30th in another non-conference game against Bridgewater (Va.).
