Field Hockey Falls to Bears
FITCHBURG, MA: Fitchburg State field hockey fell to Bridgewater State in conference action this evening by a score of 5-2.
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Team Stats
Bridgewater St.
| Game Statistics | Bridgewater St. | Fitchburg St. |
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| Shots (on goal) | 23 (16) | 14 (8) |
| Saves | 6 | 11 |
| Fouls | 43 | 43 |
| Penalty Corners | 5 | 9 |
FITCHBURG, MA: Fitchburg State field hockey fell to Bridgewater State in conference action this evening by a score of 5-2.
THE BASICS:
- Date: 10/6/23
- Score: Bridgewater 5, Fitchburg 2
- Records: Bridgewater (3-6, 1-4 MASCAC), Fitchburg (2-8, 1-4 MASCAC)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Falcons got on the board first in the second quarter when Autumn Tibbetts (Lunenburg, MA) found teammate Sydney Alto (Chelmsford, MA) on the left side of the goal for a quick shot, marking her first of the season. Fitchburg's lead wouldn't last long, however. Just six minutes later, Brianna Gagnon would beat the Falcons keeper on a quick touch on a fast break opportunity that was set up on a pass by Raegen Perry.
- The second half would start with constant pressure from the Bears. They eventually broke through the Falcons defense on a deflected shot by Jordyn Perry from Abbie Zuber, giving Bridgewater the 2-1 lead.
- The Bears would tack on another in the fourth after being awarded a penalty stroke. Zoe Bergeron would make it a 3-1 game after scoring just over the keeper's right shoulder. Fitchburg would come back down just over a minute later (47th minute) and shrink the deficit to just one on a goal off of a penalty corner by Sofia Yates (Woodstock, VT) from Alexis Raymond (Tewksbury, MA).
- The scoring continued in the fourth quarter, with Bridgewater extending the lead again to two with a rebounded shot and goal from Jordyn Perry. The Bears would add on one more insurance goal with under a minute left on a score from Lexi James after receiving a perfect pass from the right corner by Bergeron.
- Kailey Hutchinson would get the win (2-3) after facing eight shots on goal. She managed to save six. Jenna Morse (Leominster, MA) suffered the loss (2-8) after making 11 saves after facing 16 shots on goal.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Shots: Bridgewater 24, Fitchburg 14
- Penalty Corners: Fitchburg 9, Bridgewater 5
- Fouls: Fitchburg 43, Bridgewater 43
UP NEXT:
- Fitchburg State field hockey will be back Wednesday on Elliot Field against MASCAC opponent Framingham State at 4 PM.
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