University of Richmond Athletics
Thursday, November 7
Philadelphia, Pa.
2 PM
University of Richmond
(11-8)
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6
#4 Saint Joseph's
(16-3)
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Richmond
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Saint Joseph's
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Spider Hockey 2024 Season Ends in A-10 Semifinals
11/07/2024 | Field Hockey
PHILADELPHIA – The University of Richmond field hockey team fell in the 2024 Atlantic 10 Conference semifinals to the second-seeded No. 4 Saint Joseph's 6-1 Thursday afternoon at Ellen Ryan Field.
Three-seeded Richmond wraps up the season 11-8, the best since 2015, and 5-2 in league play.
Valen Luna Paratore put the Spiders on the board in the 55th minute of action, converting the Spiders first of two penalty corners in the fourth quarter. Jess McMeeking and Freya MacKay both assisted on the play. Luna Paratore finished the season with 12 goals and one assist on the season.
Saint Joesph's took a 3-0 lead into the half, while holding the upper hand in shots and corners in the first half. The Hawks picked up three more goals in the second half before the Spiders were able to score.
Clara Larripa had the Spiders other shot on goal as the Hawks defense limited UR opportunities in the offensive third of the field.
Three-seeded Richmond wraps up the season 11-8, the best since 2015, and 5-2 in league play.
Valen Luna Paratore put the Spiders on the board in the 55th minute of action, converting the Spiders first of two penalty corners in the fourth quarter. Jess McMeeking and Freya MacKay both assisted on the play. Luna Paratore finished the season with 12 goals and one assist on the season.
Saint Joesph's took a 3-0 lead into the half, while holding the upper hand in shots and corners in the first half. The Hawks picked up three more goals in the second half before the Spiders were able to score.
Clara Larripa had the Spiders other shot on goal as the Hawks defense limited UR opportunities in the offensive third of the field.
Team Stats
RICH
SJU
Goals
1
6
Shots
2
18
Shots on Goal
2
11
Saves
5
1
Corners
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
GHIGLIOTTI, Manu (11)
Assisted By: SANTI, Lily
Pass from top of circle tipped up and in
5:15
SMITS, Celeste (8)
Rebound on corner shot
7:56
GHIGLIOTTI, Manu (12)
Dribbled through defense, fired high
18:58
DUFFHUIS, Julia (9)
Rebounded blocked shot
38:21
BUFFINGTON, Alison (8)
Loose ball shot from far post
48:22
WALTER, Yfke (2)
Loose ball on blocked shot
52:26
LUNA PARATORE, Valen (12)
Assisted By: MCMEEKING, Jess , MACKAY, Freya
Corner
54:43
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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