Field Hockey Takes Down Fitchburg State

Fitchburg, MA: The Rivier field hockey team took down non-conference opponent Fitchburg State this evening by a score of 2-1.

 THE BASICS:

- Date: 9/30/21

- Score: Rivier 2, Fitchburg 1

- Records: Fitchburg (1-9), Rivier (1-5)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Falcons took an early lead just seven minutes into the first quarter when Lena Spadafore beat the Raider keeper.

-  Rivier would tie the game up in the second quarter when Maegan Sheehy (Sabattus, ME) found the back of the net.  

- The Raiders game winner came in the third quarter from Lia Yohanan (Andover, NJ) at 32 minutes into the contest.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shots: Rivier 14, Fitchburg 11

-  Saves: Fitchburg 10, Rivier 8

-  Penalty Corners: Rivier 8, Fitchburg 8

UP NEXT:

- Field hockey will be back in action Saturday against Simmons, with game time at 11 am.

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