The field hockey team celebrates on the field after a goal against Hofstra.
Mira Liu
2
Winner American AMERICAN (11-7 (6-0 Patriot))
0
Bucknell BUCKNELL (8-8 (4-2 Patriot))
Winner
American AMERICAN
(11-7 (6-0 Patriot))
2
Final
0
Bucknell BUCKNELL
(8-8 (4-2 Patriot))
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
American AMERICAN 0 0 1 1 2
Bucknell BUCKNELL 0 0 0 0 0

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Hockey Clinches Top Seed in PL Championship With 2-0 Win Over Bucknell

LEWISBURG, Pa. – American University field hockey finished off an undefeated conference season campaign with a convincing, 2-0 shutout win over Bucknell on Saturday afternoon.
 
The victory gives the Eagles the regular season Patriot League Conference title and the No. 1 seed in next week's championship tournament. As a result, the Eagles will host the conference tournament. Both semifinal games will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7 and the title game will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Quick Notables
  • Agustina Roffo's goal, the first of the day for AU, was her seventh of the season. She's tied for first on the team in goals with Jordan Reicher and is second on the team with 14 points.
  • AU's second goal of the day was from Federica Turina Dellamaggiore. It was the senior forward's fourth goal of the season.
  • Each of AU's goal were scored as the result of the team's final of five total penalty corners taken during the day. 
How It Happened
There was nothing going for either team, only one shot registered–by Bucknell–in the first period. The second period, saw an increase in shots and corners, but still nothing from either side.
 
The Bison had two shots on goal in the second frame, the only shots on target for either team taken in the first half.
 
It was the 45th minute, less than thirty seconds before the end of the third quarter when the Eagles were awarded their fourth corner of the game. Sophie Willemse took the initial sweeping shot. The ball traveled wide towards Roffo who redirected the ball into the cage to put AU up, 1-0.
 
In the 55th minute, Bucknell pulled their keeper, Sarah Althouse, to add a player on the field advantage.
 
Two minutes later, at 56:51, AU scored again off a corner. Sarah Steinman was the inserted for this one and she sent it short to Tayla-Jade Weiss. Weiss then sent the ball across the top of the circle to Turina Dellamaggiore who slammed the ball into the cage. Eagles up, 2-1.
 
From Head Coach Jennings
"We are very happy with a very hard fought win against an excellent Bucknell team who pushed us every step of the way. The game had a lot of momentum changes, but our deep defense held strong when they needed to, and we were fortunate to execute on some timely corners to take control of the game.
 
"We have grown so much this year and still see room for improvement as we head into the post season. We are thrilled to be hosting the Patriot League Tournament and know the challenges and excitement will only ramp up from here."
 
Coming Up
The Eagles will host the conference tournament. Both semifinal games will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7 and the title game will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9. The No. 1 American will face off with the No. 4 seeded Boston University Terriers at 11 am on Thursday.
 
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American 2, Bucknell 0
Scoring: AU – Agustina Roffo (Sophie Willemse), 44:35; Federica Turina Dellamaggiore (Tayla-Jade Weiss), 56:51
Shots: AU 5 (0/1/2/2), Bucknell 11 (1/3/4/3)
Penalty Corners: AU 5 (0/3/1/1), Bucknell 6 (0/2/4/0)
Goalkeeper Saves: AU 2 (Bryn Underwood, 60:00, 2 saves, 0 goals allowed); Bucknell 2 (Sarah Althouse, 60:00, 2 saves, 1 goal allowed)
Records: AU 11-7 (6-0 PL), Bucknell 8-8 (4-2 PL)
 
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