University of Richmond
(2-4)
No. 12 Wake Forest
(5-1)
Spider Field Hockey Downed By No. 12 Wake Forest
09/13/2015 | Field Hockey
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Richmond field hockey suffered a 6-1 loss to No. 12 Wake Forest (5-1) on the road on Sunday afternoon.
The Spiders (2-4) have run the gauntlet of tough opponents over the last two weeks. Richmond has played three nationally-ranked teams away from home, including the 12th-ranked Demon Deacons on Sunday.
Wake Forest jumped out to a 2-0 lead early in the first half, but the Spiders responded with a goal from Avery Safford off an assist from Kasey Gilbride just 11 minutes into the first half.
The Spider defense locked down the Demon Deacons for the rest of the first half, making the margin 2-1 at the intermission.
UR goalkeeper Amanda Hoyt made four saves on the day in goal, while Wake Forest's Valerie Dahmen also made four saves.
Wake Forest pushed its lead out of reach with four straight goals. Jule Grashoff led Wake with two goals.
Richmond opens conference play next Friday at Lock Haven. The game will begin at 3 p.m.
Team Stats
Jule Grashoff
Assisted By: Jess Newak
GOAL by WF Jule Grashoff (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Jess Newak.
5:53
Jess Newak
GOAL by WF Jess Newak.
9:34
SAFFORD, Avery
Assisted By: GILBRIDE, Kasey
GOAL by RICHMOND SAFFORD, Avery, Assist by GILBRIDE, Kasey.
11:45
Jule Grashoff
Assisted By: Shannon Eby , Jess Newak
high shot off corner
45:14
Karlee Spirit
Assisted By: Madi Julius
GOAL by WF Karlee Spirit, Assist by Madi Julius.
51:49
Krysta Wangerin
Assisted By: Jess Newak
GOAL by WF Krysta Wangerin, Assist by Jess Newak.
58:29
Emily Adamson
GOAL by WF Emily Adamson.
59:29
