HAMILTON — The Raiders fell 2–0 to the Eagles on Tyler's Field Claire van Kempen was the wall that helped keep the game within reach. Van Kempen faced a total of 13 shots and made 11 saves.
COACH CORNELL-DEANGELIS' COMMENTS
"It was not the outcome we hoped, however I am very happy with how we competed today. We played aggressive and steady. We drew corners and had a few chances to get on the board. Claire and our defense were very steady against American's dangerous attack. In order to come away with the win next game we need to let go of being perfect and take chances in the circle. Keep passing the ball quicker and get in more players hands up the field."
HOW IT HAPPENED
- American fired off two shots midway through the first half but both were stopped by van Kempen to keep the score level.
- The Eagles struck first. They had a penalty corner opportunity, missed the initial shot, but a redirect from American's Ninthe Botman gave them a 1–0 advantage.
- The Raiders generated some quick offense off two penalty corners and three shots, but could not net a goal.
- Van Kempen notched two more saves in the second quarter to prevent the Eagles from extending their lead.
- American's Agustina Roffo ripped a shot that ricocheted off the post. Ninthe Botman tapped it in and extend the Eagles' 2–0 lead.
- The Raiders generated two more penalty corner opportunities, but could not convert as van Kempen blanked the Eagles in the third quarter.
- In the 49th minute, the Raiders earned three penalty corners and four shots, but their attempts were blocked or went wide.
- Colgate covered more offensive ground toward the end of the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell 2–0.
GAME NOTES
- Colgate generated seven corners, four coming in the third.
- Van Kempen recorded a season-best 11 saves.
- Grace Schmelzinger led the team in shots firing three.
UP NEXT
In a short turnaround time, the Raiders (3–5, 0–2) will host Yale (5–1, 1–1) tomorrow at noon on Tyler's field.
