The Greyhounds' defense sprinted out of the goal on a penalty corner on John Makuvek Field. (Photo by Avery Saladino '24)
September 14, 2022

Moravian Falls to Alvernia in Non-Conference Action

READING, Pa. --- The Moravian University field hockey squad dropped a non-conference contest to Alvernia University on the road Wednesday evening by a score of 3-1.

Video Box Score

READING, Pa. --- The Moravian University field hockey squad dropped a non-conference contest to Alvernia University on the road Wednesday evening by a score of 3-1.

How It Happened

  • After a scoreless first quarter, the Golden Wolves got on the board in the 18th minute to take a 1-0 lead to start the second period
  • Four minutes later, after a penalty corner, sophomore forward Sydney Anderson tied the contest in the 22nd minute off a pass from senior midfielder Emily Wells to knot the game at 1-1.  That score would hold until halftime
  • After the intermission, Alvernia scored twice within three minutes to take a 3-1 advantage, which they held for the remainder of the contest

Inside the Numbers

  • Anderson netted her 20th career goal, which makes her the 15th Greyhound in program history to accomplish reach that mark.
  • Well's assist was her second of the season and 15th of her career to move into a tie for fifth in school history
  • Senior goalie Brooke Wilkinson recorded six saves in the match 
  • Alvernia outshot the Greyhounds 15-8 and earned three more corners, 10-7

Quotable from Head Coach Sarah Dalrymple

  • "Alvernia gave us a tough game and showed up to play. We are continuing to learn and build on each of our performances and will look to carry on our progress into Saturday's match versus Swarthmore."

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Saturday, September 17 vs. Swarthmore College, 1:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 21 at Stockton University, 7:00 p.m.