
Spiders Drop A-10 Matchup At La Salle
10/12/2018 | Field Hockey
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The University of Richmond field hockey dropped its opening game of a two-game road trip to Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, falling to A-10 foe La Salle, 4-1.
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The Explorers opened the scoring in the 18th minute, with a goal from Willow Oh, before Oh doubled the La Salle lead in the 30th minute.
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The Spider offense couldn't get things going after the break, as La Salle scored their third goal of the game just over six minutes into the second half.
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With just under 20 minutes to play, Abra Granger put the Spiders on the board with a goal off a rebound to make it 3-1. This was Granger's second-straight game with a goal off a rebound from the opposing goalkeeper.
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Richmond picked up the offensive pressure after the goal, but the Explorers were able to score once again to take the 4-1 win. La Salle finished the game with a 6-4 advantage in shots and 6-3 edge in penalty corners.
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The Spiders remain in Philadelphia and return to action on Sunday, October 14, when they face No. 13 Saint Joseph's. Game time is set for 12 p.m.
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The Explorers opened the scoring in the 18th minute, with a goal from Willow Oh, before Oh doubled the La Salle lead in the 30th minute.
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The Spider offense couldn't get things going after the break, as La Salle scored their third goal of the game just over six minutes into the second half.
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With just under 20 minutes to play, Abra Granger put the Spiders on the board with a goal off a rebound to make it 3-1. This was Granger's second-straight game with a goal off a rebound from the opposing goalkeeper.
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Richmond picked up the offensive pressure after the goal, but the Explorers were able to score once again to take the 4-1 win. La Salle finished the game with a 6-4 advantage in shots and 6-3 edge in penalty corners.
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The Spiders remain in Philadelphia and return to action on Sunday, October 14, when they face No. 13 Saint Joseph's. Game time is set for 12 p.m.
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Team Stats
UR
LAS
Goals
1
4
Shots
4
6
Shots on Goal
2
6
Saves
2
1
Corners
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
49
50
Scoring Plays

OH, Willow
Assisted By: OH, Logan
from right side to 8' left side
17:20

OH, Willow
Assisted By: OH, Logan
shot from 12' off feed from 8
29:40

KARCHER, Mackenzie
Assisted By: CHAPIN, Amanda
off corner direct from edge
41:32

GRANGER, Abra
off rebound from left side
51:04

KARCHER, Mackenzie
Assisted By: CHAPIN, Amanda
tip in at goal step from entry by 23
64:55
Game Leaders
Players
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