University of Richmond Athletics
Spider Hockey Returns Home To Face JMU
09/10/2015 | Field Hockey
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. - Richmond (2-2) returns home after a two-game road trip to face regional rival JMU (2-1) on Friday night at 5 p.m. at Crenshaw Field.
The Spiders are looking to bounce back from a tough 7-1 loss at No. 17 Liberty on Tuesday afternoon. Kimberly Sportack opened the game with a goal for the Spiders before the Flames took over the lead.
Fans can follow the game though live stats or watch online through SpiderTV.
SCOUTING JMU
Richmond and JMU meet for the 46th time with the Dukes holding a 38-6-1 edge in the all-time series. JMU has built a 2-1 record with a win at Longwood and a victory over then-No. 17 Iowa last weekend at home. JMU's only loss came in the season opener at Liberty.
Richmond defeated JMU in the teams' last meeting at Crenshaw Field, a 1-0 Spider victory on 9/15/13.
The Dukes average 5.0 goals per game with Loes Stijntjes and Miranda Rigg leading the team with three goals apiece. Goalkeeper Sara Kraeutler has tallied 17 saves in the team's three games thus far.
SPIDERS AT A GLANCE
Richmond is a perfect 2-0 at home with one-goal wins over American and Drexel on opening weekend. UR looks to continue that hot streak on Friday vs. JMU.
The Spiders struggled on the road against two nationally-ranked opponents in Iowa and Liberty last week. Richmond scored early goals in each game but could not keep the offense going against the Hawkeyes and Flames.
Kelly Quinn leads Richmond with two goals scored, while Amy Cooke has one goal and two assists on a team-best 11 shots with seven coming on goal.
Kimberly Sportack, Laetitia Commeyne and Megan Miller have all found the back of the net, while Avery Safford has tallied two assists. Goalkeepers Emily Braunewell and Amanda Hoyt have split time in goal thus far. Braunewell has made 13 saves, while Hoyt has five.
FOLLOW ALONG
Fans can keep track of Spider hockey all season long by following @SpiderHockey on Twitter or by checking in at the official team page on RichmondSpiders.com for constant news and statistics.
