University of Richmond Athletics
Sunday, October 8
Winston-Salem, NC
1 PM
University of Richmond
(4-9 (3-1 A-10))
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#15 Wake Forest
(8-5 (2-2ACC))
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Richmond
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Wake Forest
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Spiders Fall at #15 Wake Forest Sunday
10/08/2017 | Field Hockey
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – For the seventh time this season, the Spider Hockey team squared off with a top-25 opponent on Sunday when they visited #15 Wake Forest. The Spiders battled with senior Katrina Balatgek notching two goals, but dropped the Sunday contest, 6-2.
Wake Forest was able to get on the board first on a deflection off a penalty corner 12 minutes into the game. The Demon Deacons added another goal to take a 2-0 lead at the break.
One minute into the second half, WF tacked on another goal to go up 3-0. The Spiders continued to battle looking for an opportunity to get on the board. Balatgek capitalized on an opportunity as she notched her first goal of the season thanks to a short cross from sophomore Abby Lyons, putting the Spiders within two, 3-1.
The Demon Deacons added on to their lead with a pair of goals to take a 5-1 lead. It didn't take long for Richmond to respond as 15 seconds later, Balatgek registered her second goal of the game to cut the Deacs lead to three, 5-2.
With five minutes left, WF added one more goal that would make the final score, 6-2.
The Spiders return to Atlantic 10 action on Friday, October 13 at Lock Haven. Game time is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
Wake Forest was able to get on the board first on a deflection off a penalty corner 12 minutes into the game. The Demon Deacons added another goal to take a 2-0 lead at the break.
One minute into the second half, WF tacked on another goal to go up 3-0. The Spiders continued to battle looking for an opportunity to get on the board. Balatgek capitalized on an opportunity as she notched her first goal of the season thanks to a short cross from sophomore Abby Lyons, putting the Spiders within two, 3-1.
The Demon Deacons added on to their lead with a pair of goals to take a 5-1 lead. It didn't take long for Richmond to respond as 15 seconds later, Balatgek registered her second goal of the game to cut the Deacs lead to three, 5-2.
With five minutes left, WF added one more goal that would make the final score, 6-2.
The Spiders return to Atlantic 10 action on Friday, October 13 at Lock Haven. Game time is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
Team Stats
RICH
WF
Goals
2
6
Shots
6
31
Shots on Goal
5
15
Saves
9
3
Corners
2
11
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Shannon Eby (2)
Assisted By: Jule Grashoff
deflection off corner
12:49
Nicola Pluta (6)
GOAL by WF Nicola Pluta, goal number 6 for season.
26:05
Rachel Hirsch (3)
Assisted By: Jule Grashoff
turnover in circle finished to far post
36:01
BALATGEK, Katrina (1)
Assisted By: LYONS, Abby
short cross volleyed in
41:33
Jule Grashoff (11)
Assisted By: Megan Anderson
off corner
55:35
Nicola Pluta (7)
scramble in front of net
59:16
BALATGEK, Katrina (2)
Assisted By: GILBRIDE, Kasey
diving deflection on cross in front of n
59:33
Jess Pianko (2)
Assisted By: Jule Grashoff , Nicola Pluta
cross in front of net
65:34
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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