Falcons Drop 4-0 Decision To Lancers

Ganley registers one defensive save for Green and Gold

Worcester, Mass. – The Fitchburg State University field hockey team dropped a 4-0 decision to the Lancers of Worcester State University this evening in Little East Conference (LEC) action from Coughlin Field.

The Basics

Score: Fitchburg State 0, Worcester State 4

Records: Fitchburg State (1-6, 0-3 LEC) | Worcester State (7-1, 2-0 LEC)

How It Happened

Worcester State took the lead 5:19 into the first quarter as junior Karalyn Jones (Wilbraham, Mass.) received a pass from classmate Emily Floury (Warren, Mass.) and found the back of the cage for her third goal of the season.

The Lancers doubled their advantage with just over five minutes remaining in the second quarter when Jones notched her second marker of the contest off an assist from Floury. Fitchburg State nearly cut into the lead later in the frame with sophomore Joyce Arbia (Sag Harbor, N.Y.) fired a shot on frame, but Worcester State keeper Sam Gastonguay (Ashburnham, Mass.) turned the shot aside to preserve the 2-0 edge going into the break.

Following the intermission, Worcester State upped its margin (3-0) in the 39th minute of action when Floury found Jones for her third tally on the evening. The Lancers secured the victory with seven minutes left in regulation as Jones deposited the ball inside the near post her fourth marker of the game, resulting in the 4-0 final.

Inside the Numbers

This evening's contest marked the 40th meeting between the two squads in the sport of field hockey with the Falcons 16-24-0 all time when taking on the Lancers

Worcester State has won the last six matchups against Fitchburg State, including a 4-1 decision in the last meeting on Oct. 5, 2019 at Coughlin Field

Worcester State finished with a 19-8 margin in shots, while also holding a 10-2 advantage in penalty corners

Sophomore Jenna Morse (Leominster, Mass.) made eight saves for the Falcons

Gastonguay stopped two shots for the Lancers

Sophomore Emma Ganley (Auburn, Mass.) one defensive save for the Green and Gold

Up Next

Falcons return to action on Tuesday as they host the Bears of Bridgewater State for an LEC clash, starting at 4:00 PM. Lancers will travel to Westfield State on the same day for a conference tilt at 7:00 PM.