Alfred, NY. The Oswego Field Hockey Team traveled west to Alfred, NY to take on the Alfred University Saxons, and picked up a 2-0 win.

THE BASICS

Final Score: 

Oswego 2 (5-12, 0-5 SUNYAC)

Alfred University 0 (0-17, 0-10 Empire 8)

Location: Alfred, NY | Yunevich Stadium

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Lakers started out hot in this one, applying constant pressure to the Saxons defense. They finally capitalized ten minutes into the first quarter, when Julia Unger found Gabby Curtis, opening the scoring for the Oswego State Lakers. They would finish the first ahead by a score of 1-0, outshooting the Saxons by five shots to none.

The second quarter was much of the same, as the Lakers continued to apply pressure,tacking on seven more recorded shots, but the Saxons' defense held strong for the entirety of the second quarter, and the Lakers went into the halftime break ahead 1-0.

Natalie Shields doubled the Lakers lead just four minutes into the third, off of a second chance rebound into the bottom corner of the net. The Lakers would finish the third ahead 2-0, tacking on another eight shots on target, continuing this dominant performance against the Saxons.

The fourth quarter was a quiet one for both teams, as a majority of possessions were halted before advancing to the final third. Sam Krautheim had an explosive fourth recording five saves, keeping the clean sheet in net, helping the Lakers pick up a nice 2-0 win over the Saxons.
 

WHAT'S NEXT

The Lakers will be back in action this Saturday, November 1st, where they are set to close out their season against the William Smith Herons at Laker Turf Stadium. Start time is set for 12:00PM

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