Pleasantville, N.Y- The Chargers traveled to Pace University to take on one of their last Northeast-10 Conference opponents, this afternoon, where they fell to the Setters 7-2. The Chargers now stand at 4-11 on the season, with a 4-7 record in conference play.
The first quarter of the game was heavily in favor of the Setters, outshooting the Chargers 12-3. Pace opened the scoring early in the first minute of the game, finding the first goal of the game thirty seconds in. Not letting up the Setters accumulated a total of 4 goals in the first quarter. New Haven did not let down, finding the offensive circle multiple times despite the possession being held primarily by Pace. New Haven totaled three shots in the first quarter, with five penalty corners.
The second quarter would fall more balanced, with the Chargers taking more control of both sides of the ball. Opening scoring for the Chargers was Katherine Trammel, grabbing her eighth goal of the year and holding strong to the ninth spot in conference leaders. That goal would be the only first half goal scored for New Haven, as they held Pace to two goals before halftime.
Coming out of half, the pace of the game became more evenly matched in all aspects. Offensive opportunities for both ends were shared across the last thirty minutes. New Haven making advances from the first half, leading in the shot column in the third quarter, and trailing by only two in the fourth. Johannah Lee (State College, Pa./State College Area) would find the second and last goal for the blue and gold, midway through the third quarter. That goal being her first of the season, and second of her career for New Haven.
The Chargers would end the evening with a total of 13 shots, 9 forcing a save from the Setter's goalkeeper. Leading the offense for the Chargers was Kelli Jacobson (North Branford, Conn./North Branford) who would find four shots, three on goal, followed by Kat Trammel (Sandy Hook, Conn./Newtown) with three shots, and one being a goal for New Haven. All three goalies on the New Haven roster combined for a total of seven saves, including freshman Kara Lambert making a career-high five saves.
The New Haven field hockey team will be back in action later this weekend, as they will play one of their last two home games of the regular season. That game is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 21st against the Purple Knights of Saint Michael's. Start time is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. and you can catch all the action on the Chargers Sports Network on NE10 NOW.
