The American University field hockey team rolled to a 6-2 victory over Towson to close out the weekend as five different players found the back of the net.

"It was great to get two wins, that's the most important part, but happy also to have a shutout yesterday in league play and really take it up a notch defensively," said Head Coach Steve Jennings. "Today we had a nice set-up with a lot of finishing and a strong performance all around. I'm very happy with the wins."

Towson (1-14, 0-4 CAA) got on the board first just a minute and a half into the game. The Tigers took possession at the start and immediately charged down the field where Stevie Winchester's shot was blocked by the Eagles defense and rolled out of bounds to earn the penalty corner. Towson took advantage and Ashlea Carl put the ball in the back of the net after it was deflected by an American defender.

American (7-8, 2-1 PL) responded in the eighth minute when Kati Rothenhoefer was able to tie the match at one on a breakaway, with Keelin Winslow registering the assist. The Eagles continued to challenge the Towson defense and took the lead in the 13th minute. Shelly Montgomery had a shot just inside the circle that bounced off the pads of Tashani Dickson, but Canon Hirschler was there for the put back for the 2-1 advantage.

Montgomery added her first of the day in the 19th minute. Rebecca Treharne passed it to Alex McMackin from the top of the circle. McMackin tapped it to Montgomery who was waiting at the right post and was able to slip it past Dickson. Jaclyn Anspach gave the Eagles a three goal lead just two and a half minutes later on a breakaway with Julie Fosseprez tallying the assist.

Towson responded two minutes later to cut American's lead back to two. Kelly Mattingly sent it into the circle from 24 yards out. Kasie Nurko picked it up on the right side of the cage and crossed it to Caitie Barnwell for the finish.

American came out of the half with four consecutive penalty corners and notched its fifth goal of the game on the final attempt when McMackin was able to convert the shot for the 5-2 Eagles' lead. Gina Hofmann and Fosseprez recorded the assists on the tally.

The Tigers tried to cut the deficit in the 49th minute but Stephanie Burry was able to register the save on Courtney Branco's attempt.

Montgomery added the finish for the Eagles, posting her 11th goal of the year on a hard shot into the left corner of the cage in the 64th minute for the 6-2 final score.

American held a 26-9 advantage in shots in the game, with a 16-5 advantage in shots on goal. The Eagles also had a 9-5 edge in penalty corners. Ashley Dalisera started in goal, tallying one save, while Burry made two saves in 25 minutes between the pipes.

The Eagles resume Patriot League play on Saturday, October 20 when they travel to Hamilton, N.Y. to take on Colgate at 11 a.m. American returns to Jacobs Field for its regular season finale on Saturday, October 27 when it hosts Bucknell at 12 p.m.