ST. LOUIS – The Maryville field hockey team was looking to earn its second consecutive victory but Belmont Abbey held off the Saints in a 3-0 decision on a blustery Friday afternoon. The Saints trailed just 1-0 entering the final quarter but BAC added two goals to hold on for the win.
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How it Happened:
The Crusaders had two early chances but Maryville goalie
Jojo Cox came up with two saves. The Saints pushed the ball down the field as
Consuelo Torres Moore had a golden opportunity turned aside. The Saints earned a penalty corner that led to a
Charissa Van den Hoorn shot that was saved. The Crusaders had a penalty corner deflect into the net for a 1-0 lead at the 13:20 mark. Belmont Abbey had the better chances in the second quarter but the Saints kept the margin at 1-0 at halftime.
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The Crusaders kept up the pressure in the third but Cox made three more saves. The Saints took up the offensive charge and had two penalty corner opportunities but could not find the back of the cage as the game. The Crusaders padded their lead early in the fourth quarter for a 2-0 edge. The Saints pressed for a score and pulled Cox from goal. Belmont Abbey earned a penalty corner and scored to put the game out of reach.
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Torres Moore and Van den Hoorn both had two shots, while Cox made nine saves on the day and reached 200 saves for her career
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Records:
Maryville: 1-10
Belmont Abbey: 7-4
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What's Next?
The Saints host Marian in the final home for Senior Day Sunday, Oct. 18, in an 11 a.m. start.
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