The University of Mary Washington field hockey team used a strong defensive effort and a balanced offense to defeat Centre College, 3-0, on Saturday for Homecoming at the Battleground. The Eagles improve to 11-4 on the season.
After a back and forth opening few minutes, the Eagles took charge, with senior
Grayson Scott scoring at 8:45 into the game. In the second, senior
Anna Reed redirected a
Hannah Jadgchew shot into the back of the cage, at 18:11, and UMW held the 2-0 advantage to halftime.
A scoreless third quarter preceded another UMW score, this time from senior
Katie Royle, who knocked home the rebound of a saved shot, at 57:57.
The Eagles led in shots, 32-2, as well as penalty corners, 17-2. Senior goalkeeper
Tori Winans made two saves in registering the shutout.
UMW will visit third ranked Christopher Newport University on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
