October 18, 2003

Worcester, Mass. - The AU field hockey team was able to move into first place in the Patriot League after defeating the Holy Cross Crusaders 3-0. The Eagles are currently ranked 19 on the STX/NFHCA Division I Coaches Poll. The Eagles were able to put the ball in the back of the cage less than five minutes into the game when sophomore Maureen Daniel (Clifton, Park, N.Y./Shenendehowa) put the ball past the Crusader goalie off a penalty shot. This is Daniels eighth goal of the season. Although the rest of the first half was evenly matched, the Eagles were able to out shoot Holy Cross 6-3. As the second half started, Holy Cross was able to take three shots in the first five minutes, but goalkeeper Laura Miller (Pennsburg, Pa./Quakertown) and the Eagle defense was able to keep them out of the cage and rally back. With 7:48 left in the game, Javiera Villagra (Santiago, Chile/Santiago College) was able to score off a rebound from the Crusader goalkeeper. The third and final goal came from freshman Camila Infante (Santiago, Chile/Santiago College) as she dribbled down the right sideline, past three defenders to put the ball in the cage from just inside the circle. The Eagles will try and continue their 10 game winning streak as they take on Boston College Sunday at MIT. The game will begin at 1 p.m. Game Summary:
Shots: American 12; Holy Cross 12
Saves: American 8; Holy Cross 8
Corners: American 8; Holy Cross 9