October 28, 2003

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The AU Eagles put up a great fight, and played an intense game of hockey as they fell to the number three ranked Maryland Terps, 2-0. The Eagle defense was lead by senior goalkeeper Laura Miller (Pennsburg, Pa./Quakertown), who managed 12 saves, and sophomore Maureen Daniel (Clifton Park, N.Y./Shenendehowa) who had three beautiful defensive saves. As the game began, freshman Kaitlin DeTroia (North Caldwell, N.J./West Essex Regional) was able to bring the ball right outside the top of the Terps circle and slam the ball into the cage off a defender but unfortunately it did not count because the shot was not initiated inside the circle. The Eagles were able continue on and hold the Terps through the half, only allowing two goals, both from penalty corners. The only goals of the game were put in the cage by Terps forward Paula Infante, the older sister of freshman Camila Infante (Santiago Chile/Santiago College). As the rain began to fall in the second half of the game, the Eagles were able to go on the offense and start off strong. In the first 15 minutes of the half, Maryland was unable to get a shot off, and the Eagles took six shots, two corners, and one penalty stroke. Maryland was able to again put pressure on the Eagles, taking three corners in a row, but Daniel was able to keep the ball out as she made two defensive saves in a row. Miller played a great second half of hockey, making five saves in the second half. The Eagles are now 13-3 overall, and 5-0 in the Patriot League. They will next face the Bucknell on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 12 p.m. Game Summary:
Shots: American 6; Maryland: 21
Saves: American 12; Maryland: 5
Corners: American 2; Maryland:12