BRIGHTON, Mass. – Simmons field hockey (8-2) returned to their winning ways picking up a non-conference win over Fitchburg State University (2-7) on Tuesday evening.
Following back-to-back shots on the cage by juniors Anna Tedeschi and Sydney Gonyea midway through the first quarter, the Sharks struck first. Gonyea collected her own rebound and pushed the ball towards the lower right-side of the cage where senior Aria Badra swatted the ball into the back of the cage with authority.
The Sharks took the one-goal game into the halftime after a scoreless second period. But a minute into the third period, Fitchburg State scored the equalizer.
It was a short-lived tie. Two minutes later the Sharks took advantage of Falcons' goalkeeper Jenna Morse coming too far out of the cage. Badra connected with first-year Ava Kahl for the game-winner in the 33rd minute as Simmons held on for their eighth win of the season.
SIMMONS HIGHLIGHTS
- First-year Ava Kahl registered the game-winner in the 33rd minute, scoring her second goal of the season.
- Senior Aria Badra tallied a goal and an assist during the game, including the game's opening goal in the eighth minute.
- Junior Sydney Gonyea tallied an assist, connecting with Badra in the first quarter after corralling her own rebound.
GAME NOTES
- The Sharks and Falcons dedicated this game as their "Pink Game" honoring and supporting all those who have fought, survived and been affected by cancer.
UP NEXT
Simmons returns to the field on Friday, October 6 when they travel to Providence, Rhode Island to face Johnson & Wales University at 6 p.m.