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Lennon
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Clark University CLARK UN (5-7, 0-5)
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Winner Wheaton (Mass.) WHEATON (7-5, 3-2)
Clark University CLARK UN
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Wheaton (Mass.) WHEATON
(7-5, 3-2)
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Clark University CLARK UN 0 1 0 0 1
Wheaton (Mass.) WHEATON 2 1 1 1 5

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Field Hockey Bested on the Road at Wheaton

NORTON, Mass. – The Clark University field hockey team (5-7, 0-5 NEWMAC) traveled east to take on Wheaton (6-5, 3-2 NEWMAC) in a Saturday afternoon NEWMAC contest. The Lyons struck first in the opening two minutes and added two more goals in the first half on their way to a 5-1 win on their home field.

How it Happened

  • Wheaton got the scoring started just one minute and 37 seconds into the game, as Ally Slicer rattled the cage for the opening goal.

  • The Lyons extended their lead later in the quarter, with Kayla Wilonski assisting Gia Marotta on a goal following a penalty corner. The 2-0 score held through the end of the first quarter.

  • Wheaton quickly added to its lead in the second quarter, as Hannah Fortin scored on a rebound just 13 seconds into the frame.

  • Senior Rachel Reiter kept the deficit at three with four saves over the next three minutes.

  • Following two more saves from Reiter, Clark got on the board with a penalty corner. The ball found sophomore Camilla Lennon, who rifled a shot from just inside the circle into the back of the cage. Sophomore Katelyn Towne picked up the assist.

  • A late shot from sophomore Olivia Bass went wide as the half ended with Wheaton leading 3-1.

  • First-year Nina Pierson recorded the first shot of the second half, but the attempt was saved by the Lyons.

  • Wheaton converted on its first chance of the half, with Wilonski scoring on a rebound to make it 4-1.

  • The Lyons continued to apply pressure, but Reiter added two saves over the final minutes of the quarter.

  • Marotta scored her second goal of the game to open the fourth quarter, with Maria Worden earning the assist.

  • That proved to be the final goal of the game as Wheaton secured the 5-1 win at home.

Inside the Box Score

  • The Cougars recorded seven shots, including two on goal, while earning seven penalty corners.

  • Lennon scored Clark's lone goal, her second of the season and of her career.

  • Towne recorded her third assist of the season and fourth of her career.

  • Reiter made 11 saves, marking her sixth game this season with double-digit saves.

What's Next

The Scarlet and White travel to the Granite State to take on Keene State on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

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