Cabrini University Cavaliers (1-4) vs. Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks (3-3, 0-1 Empire 8)
Wednesday, September 19, 4pm
Edith Robb Dixon Field

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Last Meeting: DeVita's Two Goals Lead Cavs Over Ducks (9/20/2017, Hoboken, NJ)
The Cavaliers wasted little time grabbing an early advantage in the action, as the team forced five penalty corners in the opening 3:09 of the game.  Cabrini took advantage of the fifth corner, as Sara DeVita found the back of the net on a long shot off the corner.

The Blue and White held its lead for 10 minutes when Victoria Alvarez put the Ducks on the board.

The Blue and White continued to apply offensive pressure in the second half.  The pressure paid off in the 51st minute.

Following a penalty corner, sophomore Maggie Nolen's shot was saved, but DeVita was in place for the rebound, beating Stevens' goaltender Nicole Mottole top shelf. 

The Ducks pushed to tie the game in the final minutes, but Cavalier goaltender Taylor Bookman anchored a stingy defensive effort. The senior recorded four of her 11 saves in the final six minutes, while junior Holly Gremmel made an important defensive save with 30 seconds to play.

Cabrini Last Time Out: Offense Stalls in 5-0 Loss at Salisbury (9/15/18, Salisbury, MD)
The Cabrini field hockey faced its second consecutive top 15 ranked opponent, as the Cavaliers traveled south to face No. 6 Salisbury University.

The Sea Gulls built an early lead, scoring the game's opening goal in the ninth minute before doubling their lead in the 25th minute.

Despite fighting off 16 Salisbury shots and seven penalty corners in the opening 35 minutes, the Cavaliers trailed just 2-0. Junior goaltender Devon Scharf kept the Blue and White in the game, recording six of her career high 15 saves before the halftime break.

Salisbury showed no let-up in the second half, keeping Cabrini on the defensive throughout the final 35 minutes. The Sea Gulls netted three goals on 19 second half shots and added seven more penalty corners en route to the 5-0 final. 

Stevens Last Time Out: Washington & Jefferson Tops Stevens on Final Play (9/15/2018, Washington, PA)
Over the final ten minutes of regulation, Steves' freshman keeper Emily Franco made three saves as the Washington & Jefferson Presidents put heavy pressure on the Ducks, earning six penalty corners. Over the final 3:04, Washington & Jefferson earned four penalty corners alone, with the final one called right as time expired to end the second half. 

The Presidents' Rachel Buyan began the game-winning play, taking the penalty corner from the right of the cage. Sophomore defenseman Allison Buffenbarger had a chance to break up the play, but the ball bounced over her stick to Alana Boyd, who redirected the ball towards the cage. A scramble ensued with the ball caroming to Buyan who pushed the ball beyond the reach of Franco's outstretched arms into the corner of the cage for the winning score.

5 Factors for Cabrini

• The Cavaliers' four losses have come at the hands of Haverford, Gettysburg, No. 15 Rowan, and No. 6 Salisbury. Those four opponents have a combined record of 18-3 in 2018. 
• Junior Devon Scharf currently leads the AEC with 47 saves and ranks 7th with a .712 save percentage. 
• Sophomore Emily Manda's seven defensive saves and 1.4 defensive saves per game is the top mark in the conference. 
• Sophomore Trisha Billig, and freshmen Lauren Vanstone and Lindsey Pozaic have combined for 14 of the Cavaliers 22 shots. 
• The Blue and White are averaging two penalty corners per game through the season's first five games. 

5 Factors for Stevens

• All three of the Ducks victories (Ramapo, Albertus Magnus, Mount Holyoke) have come on the road this season. 
• In those three victories, Stevens has out shot their opponents 34-20 and outscored them by an impressive 16-2 margin. 
• The Stevens' offense starts fast as they have scored 15 first half goals, compared to just one second half goal. 
• Brynn Froehlich, Ireland Tawney, Regan Littell, and Alyssa Appleby all stand tied for the team lead with six points a piece. 
• Freshman keeper Emily Franco has totaled 30 saves through six games, highlighted by an 11 save performance in a 1-0 shutout over Mount Holyoke. 

 

	TALE OF THE TAPE
Cabrini		Stevens
1-4	Record	3-3, 0-1 Empire8
0.6	Goals per Game	3.0
0	Assists	13
22	Shots	78
12	Shots on Goal	53
10	Penalty Corners	53
56	Saves	32
.720	Save Percentage	.800
	TEAM LEADERS
Trisha Billig (2)	Goals	Ireland Tawney (3)
N/A	Assists	Alyssa Appleby (4)
Trisha Billig (4)	Points	Four Players Tied (6)
Billig/Vanstone (5)	Shots	Hannah Silvestri (12)
Noelia Ramirez (.778)	Save Percentage	Emily Franco (.789)